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Mideast's top energy expo returns, bigger at 50
AS THE global energy industry navigates intensifying delivery pressures, rapid technological change and accelerating renewable targets, all eyes will turn to Dubai this spring for a landmark gathering of the sector's most influential players.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
$2bn investment pipeline signals new era for Saudi heavy manufacturing
INVESTMENT opportunities worth SAR8 billion ($2.13 billion) set the tone for a high-impact debut of Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo (HEC) 2026 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
AI Layan Oasis development unveiled in Dubai
HIS Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid AI Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai has approved the AI Layan Oasis development project, a new environmental and recreational destination in the emirate.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
BNW launches Radisson Blu branded homes in RAK
BNW Developments, a leading real estate developer in Ras Al Khaimah, has unveiled plans to set up the first Radisson Blu Hotel and Radisson Blu Residences in RAK Central, in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Aldar, Dubai Holding in $10bn expansion of JV
LEADING Abu Dhabi developer Aldar and Dubai Holding have expanded their landmark joint venture, adding two strategic land plots in Dubai that will deliver almost 14,000 new homes with a combined gross development value (GDV) of more than AED38 billion ($10.3 billion).
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Volvo CE unveils its largest demolition excavator
VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is raising the bar in demolition with the launch of the EC950 High Reach, the largest high-reach excavator in the Swedish manufacturer's portfolio. It joins the EC400 High Reach, EC500 High Reach and EC750 High Reach machines.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
$4.1bn Manchester City Yas Residences launched
UAE-BASED Ohana Development has announced the official launch of Manchester City Yas Residences, a AED15-billion ($4.1 billion) gated waterfront community in Abu Dhabi. The Manchester City FC's first branded residential project globally will boast over 2,000 residential units with a mix of villas, penthouses and resorts.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Roshn inks deals to develop Sedra plots
ROSHN Group, a leading Saudi developer powered by sovereign wealth fund PIF, has signed agreements worth SAR1.191 billion ($317.2 million) to develop prime plots of land within the Sedra residential community in Riyadh.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Court clarifies repeat breach termination
A recent UK Supreme Court ruling has reined in the use of repeat breach” clauses, confirming that even where a breach recurs, termination rights hinge on proper notice procedures. The decision carries lessons for construction players across the Gulf, where similar issues of timing and remedy often arise, says STUART JORDAN*.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Pam Building targets mega projects with EPAMS
PAM Building, a European specialist in cast iron drainage solutions, is stepping up its expansion in the Middle East with the regional rollout of EPAMS, a high-performance siphonic roof drainage system aimed at mega-projects such as airports, malls, sports venues and logistics hubs in one of the world's most climate-challenged construction markets.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Qiddiya unveils horse racing venue, awards key deal
QIDDIYA Investment Company (QIC) has announced plans for a landmark new horse racing venue in Qiddiya City, celebrating Saudi Arabia's deep-rooted equestrian heritage.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Etihad Rail awards high speed rail contracts: report
ETIHAD Rail, the developer and operator of UAE's national railway network, has awarded multibillion-dollar design-and-build contracts for the civil works and station packages of the high-speed railway (HSR) line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, reported MEED.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Egis secures key contract for Mubarak Al Kabeer Port
EGIS, a global leader in the architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operations and maintenance sector, has secured the contract to provide project management and construction supervision services for Phase One of the Mubarak Al Kabeer Port, one of Kuwait's most strategically important infrastructure projects. Located on Boubyan Island, the port has long been envisioned as a cornerstone of Kuwait's future trade and logistics network.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Dubai Creek Harbour towers design unveiled
RMJM, a leading global architecture and design network, has unveiled the concept design for a key plot at Dubai Creek Harbour - a prominent waterfront residential project - being developed in collaboration with master developer Emaar within one of Dubai's most ambitious urban destinations.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Omran launches bids for eco-tourism project
Omran launches bids for eco-tourism project OMAN Tourism Development Company (Omran Group) has invited expressions of interest (Eols) from experienced contractors to provide design and construction services for its sustainable eco-tourism project Ras AI Shajar - in the Qurayat region.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Arada inks $422m contract for Dubai luxury project
LEADING UAE developer Arada has awarded the main construction contract for W Residences at Dubai Harbour to UAE-headquartered Engineering Contracting Company.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Regulation, technology and urban growth to shape equipment market
The GCC fire safety equipment market is set to reach $3.2 billion by 2034, driven by large-scale infrastructure investment, tightening regulations and growing demand for smart, integrated fire protection systems across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, says a new report.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Sekra targets GCC with lifestyle-led rental model
Backed by high-profile global investors and led by Habitas Founder Oliver Ripley, Sekra is rolling out a new residential concept in the GCC that blends design, technology and hospitality-style operations to create community-focused rental living for a highly transient, expatriate-led market.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
ilmi's Misk City Innovation Centre topped off
THE ilmi Science Discovery and Innovation Centre has reached a major construction milestone with a topping-off ceremony, signalling steady progress on what is set to become one of Riyadh's landmark developments.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
MOON masterplan unveiled, UAE seen as possible location
MOON World Resorts, a Canadian-based design studio, has announced the debut of its revolutionary MOON Smart City masterplan which boasts a unique combination of an integrated destination resort, luxury living, authentic space tourism, wellness and longevity and environmental innovation.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
$26bn waterfront city to come up in Dammam
SAUDI real estate group Adel has announced the launch of a new seaside residential project being developed at Dammam in the Eastern Province at a total investment of SAR98 billion ($26 billion) in partnership with Alinma company, an investment arm of the Saudi Alinma Bank.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Qatar announces tenders, award of $3bn projects
Around new 20 projects are part of Ashghal's plan to boost Doha's infrastructure.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
PIF unit to build mega staff accommodation complexes
SMART Accommodation for Residential Complexes Company (sarcc), a unit of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF, has signed two nonbinding Heads of Terms (HoTs) worth SAR2.2 billion ($586.3 million) for the development of workers' residential complexes in North Riyadh.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
AI Osool unveils Muscat freehold residential project
Around new 20 projects are part of Ashghal's plan to boost Doha's infrastructure.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
How Tiger Downtown Ajman is helping reshape community living
In a market where residents expect far more than just towers and pools, Tiger Properties' Tiger Downtown Ajman reimagines community living with a lagoon-centred design, pedestrian- friendly streets, and amenities that turn daily routines into resort-style experiences.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Hassan Allam launches $880m community
HASSAN Allam Holding's development arm, Grova Developments, and Tilal Real Estate, in partnership with the National Housing Company (NHC) have unveiled Noor Khuzam, a new SAR3.3 billion ($880 million) residential community in Riyadh.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
488-key all-inclusive resort opens in KAEC
A CONSORTIUM of Elsewedy Electric and Siemens Energy has achieved a major milestone in the expansion of Saudi Arabia's Rabigh 1 power plant following the signing of a SAR5.3 billion ($1.4 billion) energy conversion agreement by Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and Saudi Power Procurement Company (Principal Buyer).
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Bidders shortlisted for One-Stop Station project
SAUDI Arabia's Roads General Authority (RGA), in collaboration with the National Center for Privatisation & Public-Private Partnership (NCP), has announced the list of qualified consortia and companies selected for the pioneering One-Stop Station (OSS) Project.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Wynn Al Marjan bridge, resort marks key milestones
WYNN Al Marjan Island has reported strong construction progress across the integrated resort, marked by the advancement of Wynn Bridge, a major new piece of infrastructure that will provide a direct connection between the resort and the wider UAE road network ahead of the resort's Spring 2027 opening.
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March 2026
Gulf Construction
Acwa group seals $4.1bn Kuwait Az Azour IWPP deal
SAUDI utility giant Acwa Power last month (February) announced that its consortium – Gulf Alliance for Power and Water – has signed an energy conversion and water purchase agreement for the Az-Zour North Phase 2 and 3 IWPP in Kuwait.
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