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Top construction machinery brands heading to Verona
THIS year's SaMoTer, a leading global construction equipment trade fair, kicks off in May ( 6 to 9) drawing some of the biggest names in the construction machinery sector to the Italian city of Verona.
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February 2026
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$10bn lagoon-front city unveiled for Ajman
UAE-BASED Tiger Properties has announced the launch of its new lagoon-front master community development – Tiger Downtown Ajman – being set up at an investment of $10 billion within the Al Alia district of the northern emirate.
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February 2026
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Work begins on largest government data centre
SAUDI Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has laid the foundation stone for the Hexagon Data Centre in Riyadh, marking the formal start of construction on what is set to become the world’s largest government data centre by megawatt capacity.
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February 2026
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Kingdom recalibrates giga-projects: Mukaab and Trojena reassessed
SAUDI Arabia is pivoting its construction strategy, opting for a “phased reality” over initial futuristic timelines.
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February 2026
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RMJM unveils 'Salmani design' mixed-use project
RMJM, one of the leading culturally diverse architecture firms in the world, has unveiled the design of a new mixed-use project that will come up in AI Qairawan, Riyadh, conceived as a contemporary response to local culture, climate, and urban scale.
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February 2026
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Dar Global, Trump launch $1bn Jeddah project
DAR Global, the London-listed international luxury real estate developer, last month (January) announced the official launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah, marking its third collaboration with The Trump Organisation in Saudi Arabia.
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February 2026
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U+A named consultant for Masdar City community
U+A, a part of Egis Group, and a top architecture and design firm, has secured the lead design consultancy contract from UAE's Taraf Holding for its Fay Gardens, the largest sustainable villa community within Masdar City in Abu Dhabi.
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February 2026
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Dubai Ruler launches $27.2bn expansion of DIFC
DIFC Zabeel District, a landmark expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has been launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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February 2026
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Diriyah-Midad tie up for Four Seasons project
DIRIYAH Company has announced a new joint development agreement with Midad Development and Real Estate Investment Company to build the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Diriyah at a total investment of $827 million, encompassing both land acquisition and construction costs.
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February 2026
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Euro Auctions Abu Dhabi sets new hammer record
EURO Auctions, an Irish auction house for construction equipment and machinery, closed 2025 with a record-setting December edition in Abu Dhabi, netting more than a $7 million hammer total at its sale.
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February 2026
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ElKhereiji lands KEC residential towers contract
THE Knowledge Economic City has signed up ElKhereiji Commerce & Contracting Company to execute all contracting works for the first phase of residential buildings within the AI Alya mixed-use project.
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February 2026
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AI Habtoor Motors launches all-electric FUSO eCanter
AL Habtoor Motors, the exclusive UAE distributor for FUSO, has launched the all-electric Next Generation eCanter, signalling a push into the country's growing green logistics and last-mile delivery market.
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February 2026
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ACI opens registration for 2026 Concrete Convention
THE American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced that registration is now open for its Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention, scheduled to be held from March 29 to April 1 in the greater Chicago area.
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February 2026
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Dar AI Handasah wins Qatar-Bahrain bridge deal
LEADING Lebanese firm Dar Al-Handasah has been awarded a QAR28-million ($7.7 million) contract to conduct studies for the Qatar-Bahrain causeway project, reported MEED.
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February 2026
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Arco, AI Futtaim win Expo City Dubai residences deals
EXPO City Dubai has appointed leading contractors Arco Group and Al Futtaim Contracting to oversee the MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) works, landscaping and interiors at its prime luxury residential development – Al Waha Residences.
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February 2026
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1.5GW Abu Dhabi solar project secures funding
ABU Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Engie, a global leader in low-carbon energy solutions, last month (January) reached the financial close for the 1.5 GW Khazna Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project.
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February 2026
Gulf Construction
How acoustics, AV, and technical design shape high-end real estate
As building complexity grows, the integration of acoustics and audio-visual systems has moved from an afterthought to a core architectural priority. From pre-build strategies to MEP collaboration, DSP Consultants outlines how it helps developers in the region meet rigorous global standards for performance and discretion.
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February 2026
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Shurooq, SEE launch Sharjah Sustainable City II
THE Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with SEE Holding, has launched the Sharjah Sustainable City II, an integrated residential community that elevates eco-friendly urban living.
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February 2026
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Dubai launches tender for sewerage tunnels
DUBAI Municipality has issued requests for proposal (RfPs) to prequalified developer/developer consortiums for the Phase II Links Package of the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project, thus marking a key step in expanding the emirate's long-term wastewater infrastructure.
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February 2026
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Tenders issued for Jeddah Metro design consultancy
SAUDI Arabia has restarted plans to build the Jeddah Metro, issuing preliminary design consultancy tenders for the Jeddah Metro project’s Blue Line network, reported MEED.
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February 2026
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SEC seals deal for $1.4bn Rabigh 1 plant expansion
SAUDI Electricity Company (SEC) has signed an Energy Conversion Agreement (ECA) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (Principal Buyer) for the purchase of energy produced from the SAR5.33 billion ($1.4 billion) Rabigh 1 Expansion Power Plant.
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February 2026
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Bids invited for AI Maktoum airport metro link
DUBAI'S Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has invited consultancy firms to submit bids for the design contract of the next extension of the Route 2020 Metro line, reinforcing the emirate's long-term strategy to expand its public transport network and improve connectivity to major growth hubs.
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February 2026
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Work commences on Fairmont residences, hotel
ARDEE Developments, a player in the UAE's real estate market, has broken ground on its AED2 billion ($544 million) Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island & Fairmont Al Marjan Island Hotel, thus signalling the launch of a landmark premium coastal living development in Ras Al Khaimah.
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February 2026
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Why disability inclusion is a must in the MENA built environment
Talk of disability inclusion in the region often centres on challenges – but a new story is emerging. Across the construction industry, a growing number of companies are proving that training and inclusive leadership can create meaningful opportunities for all, says NOEMI DAVOLIO, EDI Project Officer, Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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February 2026
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Acwa buys Engie stake in Kuwait's Az-Zour project
SAUDI utilities major Acwa Power has completed the acquisition of French energy giant Engie's stake in the Al Zour North One Power and Water Plant (Az-Zour North IWPP) in Kuwait, said the project developer Shamal Az Zour Al Oula Power and Water Company.
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February 2026
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$300m Ibri III Solar IPP achieves financial close
ABU Dhabi-based Masdar has announced that along with consortium partners AI Khadra Partners, Korea Midland Power Company and OQ Alternative Energy, it has reached financial close for the $300-million Ibri III Solar IPP, the first utility-scale solar and battery storage project in Oman.
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February 2026
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Machinery sector eyes Vision 2030 growth at key show
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its industrial localisation under Vision 2030, Heavy Equipment Connect Forum and Expo (HEC 2026) will serve as a critical platform to bridge global manufacturing expertise with the kingdom's massive giga-project demand.
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February 2026
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King Salman Park green corridor work begins
GREEN Riyadh, overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), has announced the start of construction on Dhahrat Namar Park, a 35-km corridor spanning 2.45 million sq m in southwest Riyadh and extending through six neighbourhoods - Tuwaiq, Al Awali, Shubra, Al Suwaidi Al Gharbi, Al Hazm, and Namar.
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February 2026
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KPC delivers a mega car-park in financial district
KPC Precast, a leading precast concrete manufacturer in Saudi Arabia, has recently seen the completion of a major car-park facility in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh's ambitious financial hub, utilising full precast technology to address urban density challenges in the Saudi capital.
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February 2026
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Meraas unveils d3 neighbourhood masterplan
MERAAS, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), transforming the district into one of Dubai's most creative-led waterfront neighbourhoods.
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