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Azizi awards $299m structural steel contract for key Dubai skyscraper

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that it has awarded a structural steel construction contract worth AED1.1 billion ($299 million) to the globally-renowned Eversendai Corporation Berhad based in Malaysia for its mixed-use skyscraper Burj Azizi project.

Construction & Real Estate

Mered's Abu Dhabi waterfront residential tower enters fast-track

Sat, 11 Apr 2026

UAE developer Mered has announced that deep foundation works was currently under way at its waterfront residential tower - Riviera Residences - in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. With work in full swing, the premium project, featuring over 400 apartments and 11 exclusive villas, is on track for timely completion.

Construction & Real Estate

Azizi Central enters final stage ahead of handover

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that 98% work has been completed on its prime residential project - Azizi Central - located within the Al Furjan community in Dubai. Set for handover soon, the project features a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments along with premium amenities.

Construction & Real Estate

VITO Energy Engineering and Construction wins key North Field expansion work

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

VITO Energy Engineering and Construction Co has recently commenced the execution of a multi-disciplinary construction scope within the North Field expansion project in Qatar.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi AI-powered predictive maintenance for construction equipment set to grow

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Saudi Arabia's AI-powered predictive maintenance for construction equipment market, which is valued at $1.2 billion, is expected grow substantially, driven by ongoing technological advancements and increasing infrastructure investments, says a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Khansaheb achieves key milestone at Dubai Harbour Residences

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Khansaheb Civil Engineering, a leading regional construction and engineering powerhouse based in UAE, has announced that it has achieved a major construction milestone by clocking 1 million manhours without a Lost Time Injury at the Dubai Harbour Residences project.

Construction & Real Estate

ALEC distributes 28,500 hygiene care packages to construction workers

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

ALEC Holdings, a leading diversified engineering and construction group, mobilised its 1,400+ personnel along with its subcontractors for a major donation drive. The company also distributed 28,500 hygiene care packages to construction workers across its UAE project sites.

Construction & Real Estate

Alta defies regional headwinds, keeps projects on track

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

UAE-based Alta Real Estate Development has announced that construction activity continues across its portfolio despite the challenging situation in the region, thus reflecting the strength, resilience and long-term vision underpinning Dubai’s continued growth.

Construction & Real Estate

Construction sector faces brunt of disruptions caused by Gulf conflict

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

The ongoing conflict in the Gulf and severe disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to weigh heavily on the region’s construction sector, with contractors facing mounting cost pressures, delivery delays and heightened financial risk.

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Construction sector faces brunt of disruptions caused by Gulf conflict

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

The ongoing conflict in the Gulf and severe disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to weigh heavily on the region’s construction sector, with contractors facing mounting cost pressures, delivery delays and heightened financial risk.