Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi group Advanced Packaging to set up 25,500-sq-m factory in Oman

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Saudi-based Advanced Packaging Company has signed an agreement for the establishment of a 25,500-sq-m factory within Oman's Salalah Free Zone, said a report. It is the company’s third factory in the GCC region, following two such facilities in Saudi Arabia.

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L&T showcases energy, infrastructure expertise at top Saudi expo

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Indian construction and engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is bringing its energy and infrastructure expertise into focus at the ongoing WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh. The company is playing a vital role at the event as the Industry Sponsor.

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China-Abu Dhabi JV wins $2.7bn Al Maktoum Airport terminal deal

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

A joint venture between China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation and Abu Dhabi-based Tristar Engineering & Construction has secured a major contract worth AED10 billion ($2.7 billion) for the West Terminal substructure at Al Maktoum International airport, said a report.

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Azizi announces biggest-ever sales event for $8.2bn Sharjah project

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Azizi Developments is gearing up for the biggest sales event linked to its AED30 billion ($8.2 billion) master-planned community in Sharjah - Azizi Florence - featuring more than 10,000 residences, including over 7,200 villas and townhouses and more than 3,000 apartments.

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Dubai infrastructure projects set to reshape real estate investment landscape

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Major infrastructure projects worth billions of dirhams are expected to reshape Dubai’s real estate market by improving connectivity, supporting urban expansion and increasing the appeal of emerging residential and commercial districts, according to a leading UAE brokerage.

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UAE cabinet approves AED292.5bn federal budget for 2027-29

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the federal general budget for the years 2027–2029, totalling AED292.5 billion, up 28.3% over the previous three years.

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Bentley reveals winners of 2026 Year in Infrastructure Awards

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced the winners of the 2026 Year in Infrastructure Awards.

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Energy Recovery lands key supply contract for Saudi SWRO project

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Energy Recovery, a leader in energy efficiency technology, said it has secured a new contract to supply its PX Q650 Pressure Exchanger devices for a major seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Saudi Arabia. On completion, the project is set to rank among the 10 largest desalination plants in the world.

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Bahrain's EWA awards $177m power contracts in August, says report

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) awarded contracts worth BD67.4 million ($177 million) in August, led by major works linked to new high-voltage grid substations in Sitra, said a report. This comes as part of its strategy to boost the kingdom's electricity network and upgrade key facilities.

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AtkinsRéalis appoints Hill to lead rail growth across AMEA

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, has appointed Julian Hill as Head of Rail for Asia, Middle East and Australia (AMEA).