The cost of construction is set to increase in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to an international report
Construction
AD Ports Group
Dubai’s MAG Group to lead first phase of Jordan’s Marsa Zayed project
The project envisages turning a 320-hectare section of Red Sea beachfront into a tourism and business hub
UAE construction
UAE construction has $772bn of projects, infrastructure sector tipped to grow
Infrastructure and construction in the UAE are tipped to continue growth in the next five years
Bluewaters Bay Dubai
Meraas awards over $27.3mn construction contract for Bluewaters Bay
The project will feature two residential towers linked by a dynamic podium, offering 678 apartments, ranging from one to four bedrooms
Artificial intelligence
AI and sustainability to dominate Gulf construction trends in 2025, says survey
57% of respondents cite AI as the most transformative trend shaping the industry in 2025; 55% highlight sustainability as a key factor
Dubai construction
Dubai real estate: Meydan awards $144m Naya at District One construction contract
Meydan awards $144m construction contract to Bhatia General Contracting for Dubai real estate development
Abu Dhabi
AD Ports Group to invest in Kazakhstan’s greenfield Sarzha grain terminal
The project envisages a total investment of just over $50 million over two phases, with AD Ports Group contributing around $30 million
Drake & Scull International
Drake and Scull wins final court judgment worth AED152mn
Dubai Court of Cassation rejected all appeals made by former CEO and another employee against Dubai Court of Appeal verdict in July 2024
Abu Dhabi
UAE holiday guide; Saudi visa rules; Dubai real estate records; Coldplay in Abu Dhabi – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holiday planning, Saudi visa rule updates, Dubai real estate records, Coldplay in Abu Dhabi and more top news stories this week
American University of Sharjah (AUS)
UAE researcher develops fire-resistant concrete for sustainable construction
Dr. Rami Hawileh’s research, conducted over ten years at the AUS Structures and Construction Materials Lab, focuses on creating concrete with non-metallic reinforcements and eco-friendly materials
food security
Tanmiah partners with China’s CDI to construct 100 broiler houses in Saudi Arabia
Work on the project is scheduled to begin in January 2025, with an estimated completion in December 2026
Emirates Green Building Council
EmiratesGBC, Global Green Growth Institute join forces to promote sustainable urban development in the UAE
The collaboration will be implemented through a combination of support mechanisms, training, knowledge platforms, and knowledge-sharing events
cement
Saudi’s City Cement to buy Umm Al Qura stake through capital hike
Post-capital hike, the shareholders of Saudi Arabia’s Umm Al Qura Cement will own 30.4% of its capital
Abu Dhabi
AD Ports Group awards construction contract for Egypt’s Safaga Terminal
The project will feature a 48,000 sqm concrete apron, an 80,354 sqm container terminal with supporting infrastructure, and approximately 66,360 sqm for general cargo and break-bulk operations
construction industry
DAW Construction, QGPC unveil polymer resin concrete for sustainable infrastructure
The innovative material addresses critical infrastructure challenges with unmatched sustainability, durability, and efficiency
decarbonisation
Modon joins forces with EMSTEEL to introduce green steel in UAE construction
EMSTEEL’s low-carbon steel is produced through Masdar’s pioneering green hydrogen pilot project
NEOM
NEOM invests in construction robots as market tipped to pass $774m
NEOM is investing in an emerging European robot specialist as it looks to modernise construction in Saudi Arabia