Khansaheb Civil Engineering has been appointed to deliver the 46-storey West Residence, the first phase of Palma Development’s AED5bn Serenia District project at Jumeirah Islands
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UAE casino: Wynn Al Marjan reaches structural completion ahead of 2027 opening
The development, led by Wynn Resorts in partnership with Marjan, has reached its highest structural concrete point at 283 metres across 70 floors
construction industry
Hassan Allam Construction to build $250mn African Trade Centre in Egypt
Scope covers construction, finishing, MEP works, landscaping, and FF&E of the new Afreximbank headquarters and several other facilities
Dubai
Union Properties breaks ground on its $540mn Mirdad project
Located in the heart of Dubai Motor City, it will have four towers and comprise 1,087 units with several modern amenities
Dubai
Al Sahel Contracting secures AED340m Riwa project in Madinat Jumeirah Living
Al Sahel Contracting lands major deal to deliver 244 high-end apartments and penthouse at Madinat Jumeirah Living as demand surges for luxury living near the Burj Al Arab
Ras Al Khaimah
Richmind breaks ground on landmark Oystra after Phase One sellout
Zaha Hadid-designed project kicks off construction on Al Marjan Island as buyers target RAK’s rising luxury coastline
Dar Global
Dar Global begins groundwork on Trump Tower Dubai
Edrafor Emirates lands enabling works contract as Dar Global pushes ahead with 80-storey super-tower on Sheikh Zayed Road
Egypt
Orascom and OCI seal agreement to create regional infrastructure powerhouse
Merger will align two of the sector’s biggest names under one Abu Dhabi-anchored entity with expanded financial capacity and international reach
Riyadh Expo 2030
Buro Happold wins contract to design Expo 2030 Riyadh master plan
Will provide design and technical services, focus on event requirements and legacy phase elements, and detailed design of the complete infrastructure
New Murabba
New Murabba partners USGBC to get LEED certification across the development
The 14 million sqm development in Riyadh has also joined USGBC as a Platinum member, further showing its commitment to sustainability leadership
Al Akaria Saudi Real Estate Company
Tamear secures $90m Riyadh business park contract
Saudi Real Estate Construction Company to deliver full build of Al Narjis Business Park under Al Akaria’s commercial expansion plans
arabian construction company
Saudi real estate: Dar Global awards $531m contract for Trump Tower Jeddah
Dar Global awards $531m contract for Trump Tower Jeddah to Arabian Construction Company, advancing construction landmark
Al Marjan Island
UAE casino update: Wynn Al Marjan nears structural completion ahead of 2027 opening
305-meter tower reaches 70th floor with 73% of facade installed ahead of spring 2027 opening
Cityscape Global
PLP Architecture reveals design for new Saudi mixed-use development
Rikaz Towers project introduces residential, hospitality and public spaces in Al Khobar along Saudi Arabia’s east coast
GaStat
Saudi’s Construction Cost Index rises 1% YoY in October – GASTAT
Residential and non-residential sector costs edge up as labour and equipment rentals drive increases
Dubai
Hatta gets a massive facelift to benefit citizen and tourists
This includes the construction of Hatta Dam Amphitheatre, development of three farms, a full-serviced school, and other amenities
construction industry
Buildroid AI secures $2mn to deploy AI-powered construction robots in UAE
Startup backed by investor Tim Draper launches Nvidia-powered robotics platform promising to make construction up to 10 times faster
