Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

flynas begins construction of $54m aviation training centre in Riyadh

Sun, 30 Aug 2026

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has begun construction of an advanced aviation training centre in Riyadh, with an estimated investment of more than SAR200 million ($54 million), as it strengthens its training capabilities and supports the development of national talent in the aviation sector.

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Saudi Wood Expo opens today bringing together 200 exhibitors

Sun, 30 Aug 2026

Saudi Wood Expo, the Kingdom’s largest and most trusted wood and woodworking industry event in Saudi Arabia, opens its doors today at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

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Riyadh Digital Innovation District launched as global innovation hub

Sat, 29 Aug 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the Riyadh Digital Innovation District, one of its key strategic initiatives aimed at positioning the capital as a global hub for technology talent and digital innovation.

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Saudi Arabia launches RFQs for King Fahd Suburb Boulevard project

Sat, 29 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) and Ashraq Development Company, a key unit of the kingdom's Eastern Province Municipality, has kicked off the Request for Qualification (RFQ) phase for the King Fahd Suburb Boulevard Project in the Eastern Province.

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Nesma & Partners enters deal with Saur for recycled water project in Riyadh

Sat, 29 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia-based Nesma & Partners has entered into a deal with global water solutions group Saur to jointly work on a strategic recycled water infrastructure project in Riyadh. The duo also intends to explore a range of opportunities including EPC, operations and maintenance services, water reuse and digital water solutions.

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UAE real estate sector posts strong performance in H1, foreign investment up

Fri, 28 Aug 2026

The UAE real estate sector maintained strong performance during the first half of 2026, supported by growing investment demand, expanding development activity and a diversified investor base, according to data released by real estate authorities.

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RTA announces Emirates Road expansion with two new lanes

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will open a 5-km-long expansion of Emirates Road on August 30, adding two new lanes for traffic flowing from Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi Area.

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SEWA invests $1.9m to expand Sharjah natural gas network

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is implementing natural gas network projects worth more than AED7.1 million ($1.9 million) across Sharjah City, as it works to expand infrastructure, meet rising demand and improve service quality while maintaining international safety standards.

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SepcoIII starts full commercial operation of Saudi Red Sea utility project

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

SepcoIII, a Chinese construction and engineering company, has announced the full commercial operation of the Saudi Red Sea Utility Infrastructure Project, thus marking the completion of one of the kingdom’s major integrated clean energy and utility infrastructure developments.

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Saudi Contractors Authority seeks French expertise to boost construction sector

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's Contractors Authority (SCA) is seeking to strengthen partnerships with leading French construction companies and gain access to advanced building technologies as part of its efforts to boost the competitiveness of the kingdom's contracting sector, said a report.