Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Energy signs Riyadh Expo 2030 power supply deal

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Saudi Energy (formerly the Saudi Electricity Company) has announced the signing of an agreement to deliver electricity supplies to the Expo 2030 Riyadh site, thus marking a key step in the project's continued progress as it moves into the development phase toward hosting the gala World Expo event.

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Eskan seeks bids for Madinat Salman Community project work

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Bahrain's Eskan Bank has invited bids from leading contractors for Madinat Salman Community Development Phase II project. The projects cover a central market, a supermarket and a sports facility - featuring two football fields and two drive-through buildings - with a combined BUA of 5,231 sq m.

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Parkin Q2 net profit rises 12% to AED166.2 million

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Dubai's exclusive public parking operator Parkin has announced a 14% jump in its total revenue for the second quarter which rose to AED364.1 million ($99 million), while its net profit for the three-month period was up 12% supported by growth in seasonal cards, developer parking and enforcement.

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Azizi fast-tracks Dubai South project with 24/7 construction

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has intensified construction activities across its portfolio, with work at its flagship Azizi Venice development in Dubai South now progressing around the clock, 24 hours a day, the developer said.

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Portville starts early handover of 111-unit Masdar City development

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Portville Real Estate said it has started handing over residential units at its key Ville 11 project in Masdar City after receiving a building completion certificate from the Abu Dhabi authorities. The premium development features 111 residential units, including apartments, duplexes and triplexes.

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Dubai proptech Invespy opens hub for real estate brokers

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Property tech platform Invespy has opened a permanent destination in Dubai linking developers directly with UAE's real estate brokers. A neutral workspace for brokers, The Invespy Broker Hub offers them access to property project opportunities, sales training and commission-related services.

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Rowad Modern Engineering wins key Al Haer Sewage Treatment Plant contract in Riyadh

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Rowad Modern Engineering has been awarded an execution contract within Al Haer Sewage Treatment Plant project in Riyadh, which is currently progressing according to a coordinated delivery plan.

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ACI launches second low-carbon concrete certificate programme

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

American Concrete Institute (ACI) said its centre of excellence, NEU, has launched its second low-carbon certificate programme, 'Fundamentals, Materials, and Innovations'. It is a complement to NEU’s first certificate, 'Low-Carbon Concrete: Qualification, Design, and Compliance'.

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ALEC H1 revenue jumps 68pc to $2.4bn on project execution

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

UAE-based engineering and construction group ALEC Holdings has recorded a 67.6% jump in its H1 revenue which rose to AED8.99 billion ($2.45 billion), helped by higher activity across its major projects, while profitability was hit by disruptions to energy services amid regional geopolitical tensions.

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Atara nets $30m in H1 waterfront villa sales at Pearl Jumeirah

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Dubai-based Atara Development has recorded AED110 million ($30 million) in villa sales during the first half through the successful sale of its Kaia and Haia residences on Pearl Jumeirah, thus reflecting growing demand from ultra-high-net-worth buyers for architecturally-curated waterfront homes.