Oman's industrial estates operator Madayn has announced that its Suhar Industrial City has attracted more than RO214 million ($555 million) in investment commitments during the first half with 39 contracts signed for projects covering more than 1.1 million sq m area.
Saudi construction sector expanded for a third consecutive month in July, driven by stronger infrastructure and residential activity as new orders rose at the fastest pace in five months, according to the latest Saudi Construction Index compiled by leading financial services provider Alrajhi Capital.
Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of the 246-km Rafha-Hail Road, thus expanding the kingdom's transport network with a new route linking Rafha to Hail through the Hail-Baqaa Road. The road represents a vital artery within the kingdom's interregional road connectivity network.
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) said it has awarded 129 contracts worth about KD2.2 billion ($7.2 billion) during the first half of 2026 as it stepped up investments to expand oil production capacity, strengthen drilling and exploration activities as well as modernise oilfield infrastructure.
Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, has won a key contract worth $1.8 billion to provide engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) services for an offshore project in the Middle East.
Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has announced the opening of the largest infrastructure project in the Central African Republic's history at Sakaï. The project combines a 50MW solar PV facility with a 15-megawatt-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS),
Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to drive sustainable development in the Jazan region, with authorities overseeing 38 strategic projects aimed at upgrading infrastructure, attracting investment and supporting long-term economic growth under the kingdom's Vision 2030 agenda.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) is preparing to tender two new infrastructure contracts for King Salman airport in Riyadh after completing the contractor prequalification stage. It aims to accommodate up to 120 million passengers by 2030, said a report.
Business activity across the Saudi construction sector gained considerable momentum in June, supported by stronger performances across residential, non-residential structures (office/commercial, institutional, industrial) as well as infrastructure (transportation, energy/utilities), said a report.
Parsons Corporation said it has secured a three-year contract to provide construction management as well as construction supervision services for the Lusail City Infrastructure Program, a master-planned development north of Doha, Qatar.
