Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai opens first smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates

Sun, 10 May 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Mall of the Emirates Smart Bus Station, Dubai’s first smart bus station, marking a step change in RTA’s drive to develop an integrated public transport network powered by digital technologies.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai opens 500-m bridge under World Trade Centre Roundabout Project

Sun, 10 May 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new 500-metre bridge under the World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project, as part of its ongoing efforts to advance road infrastructure.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain's NBH cycling loop gets solar-powered calling units

Sun, 10 May 2026

Bahrain's Works Ministry, in collaboration with Northstar Technology, has implemented an advanced, solar-powered emergency communication system along the NBH Loop, a 50-kilometre dedicated cycling, running, and walking track located in Zallaq.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyad Capital signs deal to set up $400m fund for Dar Al Salam project

Sun, 10 May 2026

Riyad Capital, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest asset managers, has signed an agreement to establish a $400 million real estate fund in partnership with Princess Munira bint Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud and Naif AlRajhi Investment Company to develop Riyadh's Dar Al Salam project.

Construction & Real Estate

SaMoTer welcomes 526 exhibitors, showcases host of construction equipment

Sun, 10 May 2026

The entire construction equipment supply chain was in the limelight in Verona, Italy, at the 32nd edition of SaMoTer, the triennial international construction machinery exhibition.

Construction & Real Estate

ALEC Holdings posts $1.25bn Q1 revenue, up 87%; net profit doubles

Sun, 10 May 2026

ALEC Holdings, a market-leading diversified engineering and construction group with operations focused on large-scale, complex and iconic buildings and energy projects in the UAE and the KSA, reported a strong set of results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 2026).

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Saudi Eastern Province real estate market worth $37bn

Sun, 10 May 2026

The real estate sector in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province has a market size exceeding SAR140 billion ($37.16 billion), it was revealed at the fourth edition of Saudi Expo Real Estate Development and Ownership (SEREDO 2026).

Construction & Real Estate

ACICO delivers solid results for Q1, operating revenues up 23pc

Sun, 10 May 2026

ACICO Group, a full-service, multi-sector construction group, has announced solid results for the first quarter of 2026 registering a 23% growth in its operating revenues, thus reflecting robust growth despite the geopolitical conditions affecting the region and the resulting operational and market challenges.

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Abu Dhabi to boost locally-made building materials use in housing projects

Sat, 09 May 2026

Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) have signed an agreement at ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’, the nation’s flagship industrial platform, to increase reliance on locally manufactured building materials across housing projects in Abu Dhabi to up to 80%.

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Oman launches ambitious Greater Muscat Structure Plan

Sat, 09 May 2026

Oman has officially launched the Greater Muscat Structure Plan, a landmark urban strategy that lays out a bold vision to transform the capital region into one of the Middle East’s most sustainable, connected and competitive metropolitan areas.