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Gulf Construction
$2.3bn financial close for Jubail-Buraydah project
SAUDI utility major Aljomaih Energy and Water Company, in partnership with its consortium with Buhur Investment Company and Nesma Group, has announced the successful financial close of the Jubail-Buraydah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project, with a total investment value of SAR8.5 billion ($2.3 billion).
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Damac tops out world's first Cavalli-branded tower
DAMAC Properties last month (November) reached a construction milestone with the topping out of Cavalli Tower, an AED1-billion ($272 million) residential project and the world's first tower with interiors designed by Italian fashion house, Roberto Cavalli.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Big 5 Global draws 85,000; accelerates innovation with focus on future
THIS year's Big 5 Global closed on a successful note drawing more than 85,000 professionals from across the global construction and urban development ecosystem for sourcing, knowledge sharing and product discovery.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
USGBC opens LEED v5 certification
US Green Building Council (USGBC), the global developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards, last month opened certification to the LEED v5 rating system and announced new tools and resources for users of the world's most widely used green building certification program.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
UPAC opens new-look beachfront in Kuwait
UNITED Projects for Aviation Services (UPAC), a leading company in commercial real estate and facilities management, has announced the official opening of the newly redeveloped Messilah Beach, Kuwait's latest and most comprehensive beachfront destination.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Qiddiya City gears up for Six Flags launch
SIX Flags Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia’s first-of-its-kind theme park and entertainment destination, is all set to welcome visitors starting from December 31. Qiddiya City is the world’s first global destination built entirely upon the Power of Play.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
THE LOW- CARBON CONCRETE GUIDE: MATERIALS
An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, has announced the release of The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials, a guide authored by Mary Christiansen, PhD, LEED AP.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Volvo Trucks unveils world-first stop/start engine technology
VOLVO Trucks has introduced a new generation of its I-Roll technology, adding an engine stop/start functionality – a world first in the heavy-duty truck industry. The new stop/start function will cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Key water sustainability conference set for Jeddah
SAUDI Arabia will host one of the world's most influential gatherings dedicated to water innovation and sustainability this month in Jeddah.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Epiroc's InSite boasts total visibility, fleet control
EPIROC, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has introduced Epiroc InSite, a revolutionary telematics solution engineered to transform fleet management of hydraulic attachment tools. By combining advanced asset tracking with real-time data insights, InSite empowers users with unprecedented control and visibility across their fleets, says the European company.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Think beyond materials to Al-driven energy efficiency
A RECENT Nature Communications study indicates that even if all other sectors went net-zero today, emissions from construction alone would still push the world beyond the Paris Agreement's 1.5 deg C target by 2050. The sector produces roughly a third of global CO₂ emissions, mostly from manufacturing cement, steel, and bricks.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Abu Dhabi unveils big plan for vertiports
ABU Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has unveiled the first vertiport network to support the launch of advanced air mobility across the emirate. Under this, more than 10 vertiports will be built and integrated into the emirate’s wider transport system.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Façade Solutions champions COR-TEN for green projects
COR-TEN steel, a corrosion-resistant, high-tensile steel alloy recognised for its striking weathered appearance, is gaining popularity as a material of choice for distinctive architectural projects across the Middle East region. Combining long-term durability with a naturally warm, organic aesthetic, it offers an appealing solution for contemporary, low-maintenance façades, according to Façade Solutions.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
ALUPCO gears up for next 50 years of excellence and innovation
Fifty years strong, Saudi-based Aluminium Products Company (ALUPCO) has evolved from a leading regional extruder into a vertically integrated powerhouse of advanced building solutions. As the major prepares for a visionary 2027 IPO, Gulf Construction explores the engineering excellence, R&D strategy, powerful partnerships and global roadmap set to define its next half-century of growth.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Saudi façade market set for 7.3pc growth on green construction push
Saudi Arabia's façade sector is poised for sustained expansion as government initiatives, giga-project ambitions, and demand for green construction continue to shape market dynamics, according to an industry report.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Reef breaks ground on innovative Dubai project
DUBAI-BASED Reef Luxury Developments has broken ground on Reef 998, marking another milestone in its mission to reshape luxury living in Dubai.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Dar Global awards contract for Trump Tower Jeddah
DAR Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has officially awarded the main works contract for the Trump Tower Jeddah to Arabian Construction Company (ACC), following the completion of the enabling and foundation works.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Samsung C&T wins $1.3bn Qatar carbon facility deal
SAMSUNG C&T E&C Group last month (November) received a letter of award from QatarEnergy LNG for the construction of a large-scale carbon compression and transport facility located about 80 km north of Doha in Ras Laffan Industrial City.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Arabian Dyar to offer 4,000 new homes in Makkah
ARABIAN Dyar Real Estate Development Company launched Dyar Al Haram Phase Two, the next chapter of its landmark residential development in Makkah's Masar Destination, following a successful sale of Phase One, at the Cityscape Global held in Riyadh last month (November).
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Siemens unveils Velaro high-speed train in Cairo
SIEMENS Mobility last month (November) unveiled its Velaro high-speed train to the Egyptian public for the first time at the TransMEA 2025, the region's top exhibition for transportation and logistics in MEA.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
NBK breaks ground on first global HQ in Bahrain
THE National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Group, the largest financial institution in Kuwait, has broken ground on its first international headquarters in Bahrain, marking a significant milestone in the group's regional expansion strategy, underscoring its longstanding commitment to the kingdom.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Metro Blue Line work on track, says RTA chief
THE construction of the Dubai Metro Blue Line has reached 10 per cent completion, just five months after its groundbreaking ceremony in June, reported Wam citing a top official.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Al Akaria signs framework agreement for Expo 2030 Riyadh early works
SAUDI Real Estate Company (Al Akaria) has announced the signing of a framework agreement with Expo 2030 Riyadh Company to execute the early works for the Expo 2030 Riyadh project.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Hybrid skills gap could slow mega projects
The Gulf's construction and engineering sector is rapidly digitising, but there is an acute shortage of professionals who can fuse engineering, digital fluency, and sustainability knowledge. In an exclusive interview with Gulf Construction, Gentis CEO STÉPHANIE RENIERS explains how this \"hybrid skills gap\" is being tackled with Al-powered, predictive workforce planning.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
New global energy platform launched
INTERNATIONAL events organisers dmg events and Deutsche Messe AG (DMAG) have signed an agreement to jointly develop a major new global energy exhibition and conference set to launch in Germany in 2027.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Mega projects, market liberalisation reshape development outlook
Jeddah's urban transformation is gaining momentum, driven by sweeping real estate reforms and a surge in large-scale infrastructure investment. With construction advancing on Jeddah Tower, new partnership agreements reshaping the Jeddah Central masterplan, and major modernisation works underway at Jeddah Islamic Port, the city is rapidly positioning itself as a global hub for investment, tourism, and trade.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Premier property showcase marks record $63bn in deals
Cityscape Global concluded in Riyadh last month with a record-breaking SAR237 billion ($63 billion) in deals, reflecting the dynamism in Saudi Arabia's real estate sector, as the kingdom gears up for the next phase of growth with milestone reforms in the pipeline.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
MEGA SKYSCRAPER RACES SKYWARD
JEDDAH Tower is now making a steady rise to reach its designed height of more than 1,000 m, which will make it the world's tallest tower on its targeted completion in 2028.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
Jeddah's real estate poised for dynamic growth: JLL
Jeddah's real estate pipeline is surging with 1,000 new branded residential units, 310,000 sq m of retail space in 2025, and over 30,000 new hotel keys by 2030, signalling a new era of urban development and investment, says JLL.
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December 2025
Gulf Construction
ROSHN achieves landmark sales, progress on ALAROUS
ALAROUS will ultimately deliver more than 18,000 homes, redefining modern living standards as Jeddah's first fully integrated community. RIGHT: Work in progress on site.
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