Leading global engineering and advisory firm AESG has set up a structural design and engineering unit, further strengthening its multi-disciplinary consultancy platform across the Middle East region. It has appointed industry veterans Matthew Cross and Dr Gavin Lume to spearhead the new division.
Global consultancy AtkinsRéalis has announced significant progress in advancing gender diversity across its GCC operations. Women now make up 23% of the workforce, thus marking one of the fastest improvements in women’s representation within the region’s engineering and infrastructure sector.
Penspen, a major provider of engineering and project management services, has announced a record year for 2025, securing 65 new contracts worth $456 million across the Middle East and Africa region. These included project management supervision, FEED, consultancy and detailed design contracts.
Nemetschek, a leading software provider for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) industry, has signed a strategic agreement with the Saudi Facility Management Association to support the advancement of the facilities management sector in the kingdom.
The tiny northern emirate of Ajman has launched an automated mechanism for issuing residential villa building permits for UAE nationals via five-star-rated engineering offices, as part of its efforts to accelerate construction procedures and improve the quality of engineering outputs.
ALEC Holdings, a market-leading diversified engineering and construction group, delivered a record set of results in FY 2025, with revenue rising 56% YoY to AED12.6 billion ($3.43 billion), underpinned by strong conversion of the order book and disciplined execution across the group’s diversified platform.
Nemetschek, a leading software providers for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) industry, has entered into a partnership with Saudi-based Prince Sultan University to support the development of future-ready talent and accelerate innovation across the kingdom.
ROSHN Group, a leading Saudi developer, has launched its MUSAHAMA design competition to spotlight local talent and also promote the use of locally sourced materials. It carries a prize pool of SAR570,000 ($151,789) with winners to be announced in May 2026.
Bahraini engineering firm GeoStruXer has earned international acclaim, winning the Bentley Envision Award for Sustainable Infrastructure in Amsterdam, thus underscoring the Kingdom of Bahrain’s growing influence in sustainable and digital engineering innovation.
Leading Indian wastewater treatment specialist VA Tech Wabag has emerged as the preferred EPC partner for the Hadda ISTP project in Saudi Arabia. Wabag is part of the winning developer consortium comprising Metito Utilities, Etihad Water and Electricity and SkyBridge.
