Road

Construction & Real Estate

Ajman launches $490m infrastructure development programme

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Ajman Municipality has announced the launch of its key agenda AM30x30, comprising 30 projects - including modern road network, expansion of green spaces and development of premium community facilities - across five strategic packages at a total cost of AED1.8 billion ($490 million).

Construction & Real Estate

Road dualisation work advances on key Oman highway project

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Omani authorities said steady progress is being made on the Bilad Sur-Gas Roundabout project in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, with more than 80% of the road dualisation work already completed. The first 11.4-km section of the project has already been opened to traffic.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia tops global road connectivity rankings, says WEF

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia ranks first globally in the World Economic Forum's Road Connectivity Index, reflecting years of investment that have expanded the kingdom's road network to more than 73,000 km and improved connectivity across its cities and governorates.

Construction & Real Estate

AtkinsRéalis snaps up major Riyadh Metro, road infrastructure projects

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

AtkinsRéalis has secured a major contract from the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) to provide engineering services and supervision contracts to support the operation and expansion of the Riyadh Metro network and oversee key road infrastructure development projects across Riyadh.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA inks deal with Jafza to advance integrated road regulation in Dubai

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a co-operation agreement with Jafza to advance regulatory integration in support of regulation of roads. The pact aligns with Dubai’s vision and strategic objectives to enhance road safety and ensure the delivery of development projects as per global standards.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyadh launches new phase of $2.6bn road development package

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has unveiled a new phase of its SAR9.8 billion ($2.6 billion) Main and Ring Road Axes Development Programme involving the upgrade of 40km of major road corridors as well as the construction of key intersections, bridges and tunnels.

Construction & Real Estate

Taif Road extension project work 65pc completed

Tue, 05 May 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced steady progress on the Taif Road extension project, a strategic component of the first batch of the SAR13 billion ($3.4 billion) Main & Ring Road Axes Development Programme, with 65% of the work already completed.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Multimodal corridors gain ground as supply chains reconfigure: DP World

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

DP World said it continues to support its customers in ensuring the smooth flow of goods by integrating sea, rail and road networks that are increasingly critical to supply chain resilience. Industry projections show the global multimodal transport market is expected to grow to nearly $160 billion by 2032.

Construction & Real Estate

Oman awards $483m infrastructure development project contracts

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Oman has awarded contracts worth RO186.3 million ($483 million) for two key infrastructure development projects - the Muscat Expressway Expansion and the Ibra Road Dualisation. The scope of work includes construction of independent two-lane flyovers as well as key road expansion.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyadh announces $2bn main ring road axes development programme

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has ‎announced Package 3 of the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes ‎Development Programme, comprising six major projects with a total ‎budget of over SAR8 billion ($2 billion). This package is scheduled for completion within 4 years.