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Korea Western Power lands contract for $898m Duqm power plant

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

Korea Western Power has secured a major contract to build and operate a gas-fired combined-cycle power plant being set up at an investment of 1.3 trillion won ($898 million) at Duqm in Oman. Set for 2029 completion, the 877MW facility is being implemented on a BOO model.

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BCD Global starts work on first freehold residential project in Dubai

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

International developer BCD Global has broken ground on its first project in the Warsan district of Dubai, thus marking the start of construction on a freehold housing development aimed at mid-market and long-term investors, with one- and two-bedroom apartments.

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Dubai Harbour bridge project work 65pc complete

Mon, 26 Jan 2026

Steady progress is being made on the Dubai Harbour Bridge Project with nearly 65% of the construction works already completed on the 1,500-m two-lane facility. Also, work related to the upgradation and adjusting utility services intersecting with the 1,500-m two-lane facility are nearing completion.

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Saudi Electricity seals ECA deal for $1.4bn Rabigh 1 power plant expansion

Thu, 22 Jan 2026

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has signed an Energy Conversion Agreement (ECA) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (Principal Buyer) for the purchase of energy produced from the SAR5.33 billion ($1.4 billion) Rabigh 1 Expansion Power Plant.

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Big 5 Construct Saudi draws over 1,100 exhibitors from 50 countries

Sun, 18 Jan 2026

Big 5 Construct Saudi has opened its doors for the January edition in Riyadh bringing together the industry that drives the kingdom’s $1.7 trillion construction project pipeline. More than 1,100 exhibitors from over 50 countries will be taking part in the four-day event.

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KEC International completes energisation of 380 kV double circuit OHTL in Saudi Arabia

Sat, 17 Jan 2026

KEC International, a global infrastructure engineering, procurement and construction major, has announced the successful completion and energisation of a 380 kV double circuit OHTL in Saudi Arabia. Spanning 103km with 239 towers, it was among the most challenging transmission line projects in the region.

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ElKhereiji lands Knowledge Economic City residential towers contract

Sat, 17 Jan 2026

The Knowledge Economic City has signed up ElKhereiji Commerce & Contracting to deliver the construction and electromechanical works for four residential towers within the Phase I of Al Alya mixed-use project in Riyadh. Spanning 270,000 sq m, Al Alya is one of the anchor projects at KEC featuring 2,000 residential units and other key amenities.

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Euro Auctions breaks records in Abu Dhabi with $7.2m hammer total

Sat, 17 Jan 2026

Euro Auctions closed 2025 with a record-setting December auction in Abu Dhabi, achieving a $7.2 million hammer total at its sale, thus reflecting demand for used construction equipment across the Middle East, driven by infrastructure boom, fleet renewal and cross-border trading activity.

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China Railway lands $272m BNW Developments projects contract

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

UAE-based BNW Developments has announced that it has awarded a contract worth AED1 billion ($272 million) to CREC4, a subsidiary of top global infrastructure group China Railway Group, for its prime developments in Dubai.

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Saipem announces restart of jack-up rig in Saudi Arabia

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for energy and infrastructure sectors, has announced the restart of operations of the jack-up Perro Negro 7 in Saudi Arabia. The rig can operate in waters up to 375 ft deep and drill wells up to 9,100m.