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Mira launches mixed-use Richmond District in Dubai
UAE-BASED Mira Developments has unveiled Richmond District, a new branded residential project in Dubai's Al Furjan neighbourhood and the area's first fully integrated masterplan, created in collaboration with John Richmond, a luxury brand.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Amaal appoints Citic for Mansory Residences
AMAAL, an Emirati-founded real estate developer, has appointed Citic Middle East Contracting as the main contractor for Mansory Residences, the world's first Mansory-branded residential tower, being set up at an investment of AED1.8 billion ($490 million) in Dubai.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Arada launches Layan at Masaar 3 in Sharjah
LEADING UAE developer Arada has announced the launch of sales at Layan, the fifth phase of its landmark Masaar 3 forest community in Sharjah.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Saudi Arabia launches 3GW energy storage bids
SAUDI Power Procurement Company (Principal Buyer), under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy, has launched the qualification bid process for the second group of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) package consisting of a total of six projects.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Oman-UAE rail project 40pc completed
HAFEET Rail, a joint venture between Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and Mubadala Investment Company, has announced the completion of 40 per cent of the Oman-UAE rail connection project, one of the most prominent strategic joint infrastructure, transport, and logistics initiatives in the region.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Hassan Allam-AlBawani JV lands $490m museum deal
HASSAN Allam Holding, a leading engineering and construction group, said its joint venture with Saudi development company AlBawani Holding has been awarded a SAR1.84 billion ($490 million) to construct the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA), one of the most prominent cultural and iconic projects within the Diriyah development plan in Riyadh.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Palma completes work on Palm Jumeirah residences
UAE-BASED Palma Development has announced that work has been completed on its ultra-premium beachfront residential development – Serenia Living – located on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
ACI's Spring event draws record crowd
THE American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced that its Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention, held in Illinois, US, set a new attendance record, welcoming 2,300 industry professionals from around the world, representing 42 different countries.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Deal inked for Shaikh Jaber Highway Phase Two work
IN A major move, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain has ratified and issued Law (14) of 2026, approving the framework agreement on contributing to the financing of the second phase of Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Highway Development Project, said a report.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Saudi WoodShow 2026 to highlight innovation
RIYADH is set to host the third edition of the Saudi Wood-Show, taking place from 8 to 10 September 2026, with broad international participation from leading manufacturers, suppliers, and specialised companies from across the global wood and woodworking machinery industries.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Ginco, UNEC win $953m deals for Nakheel villas
DUBAI master developer Nakheel last month (April) awarded contracts worth over AED3.5 billion ($953 million) to Ginco General Contracting and United Engineering Construction (UNEC) for the construction of 544 villas on Palm Jebel Ali.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Dubai to start work on $9.26bn Metro Gold Line
IN A bold move towards the future, Dubai city has greenlit its most ambitious transport project yet: the all-new Gold Line of the Metro.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Topcon unveils new machine control, geomatics innovations
TOPCON Positioning Systems has unveiled a suite of AI-driven machine control and geomatics tools, aiming to shore up thinning margins in the construction sector through increased automation.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Al Marwan launches CIFA MK28L mixer pump truck
AL Marwan Machinery, which has recently introduced the CIFA MK28L mixer pump truck to the region, has already delivered the first unit to a client in Dubai.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Expo 2030 Riyadh gears up for pavilion ground-breaking
RIYADH is rapidly accelerating preparations site for Expo 2030, with the construction momentum shifting from land development to utility and infrastructure works.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Makkah airport, metro plans move ahead
SAUDI Arabia is moving ahead with a major transport transformation for Makkah after official approval was confirmed for the holy city's first international airport, alongside fresh progress on a long-planned metro network designed to improve mobility for millions of pilgrims and residents.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Geberit highlights engineering precision at Milan Design Week
SWISS sanitary solutions provider Geberit International unveiled an immersive installation at the world’s largest and most influential annual design event held last month in Italy, partnering with Swiss architecture and design studio atelier oï to transform the technical dynamics of water flow into a physical architectural experience — thus making its core competence, ‘Mastering Water’, tangible in spatial form.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Sobha enters Abu Dhabi with waterfront city
LEADING luxury property developer Sobha Realty has announced its entry into Abu Dhabi with the unveiling of Sobha City, a masterplanned community that reflects a deliberately quiet and serene approach to urban living in the UAE capital.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Tysa wins design contract for Saudi Landbridge
SAUDI Arabia has awarded Spanish engineering firm Tysa the lead design contract for the multi-billion-dollar Landbridge railway project linking the Red Sea to the Arabian Gulf, according to published reports.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Al Ghurair picks Pelli Clarke for Al Jaddaf masterplan
UAE-BASED Al Ghurair Development has signed up internationally-acclaimed practice Pelli Clarke & Partners as the lead masterplan design architect for its large-scale transit-connected, mixed-use masterplan community in Al Jaddaf, Dubai.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
NEOM rollout in stages, focus on Oxagon now: PIF
SAUDI Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al Rumayyan said NEOM projects are presently being restructured to achieve higher economic efficiency and long-term financial sustainability.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
New Murabba Linear Park nears completion
SAUDI Arabia's ambitious New Murabba development, a flagship project under the kingdom's Vision 2030, is transitioning from initial site preparation to visible physical construction, according to its developers, New Murabba Development Company, a PIF owned company.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Gulf Steel Expo 2026 postponed to September
GULF Steel Expo 2026, a premier exhibition and technical conference dedicated to the full spectrum of steel manufacturing, pipe production technologies and industrial fabrication solutions across the Middle East and Gulf region, has been postponed to September due to the conflict in the region.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
ACES boosts US presence with acquisition of Meskel & Associates Engineering
ACES US Holding Inc (ACES US or the Corporation) - the US subsidiary of the Middle East's leading construction services and geotechnical engineering services firm, ACES Group - has completed its acquisition of Meskel & Associates Engineering (Meskel or MAE), a premier North Florida geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection, and CEI firm with over 18 years of experience in throughout the southeast US.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
DMCC launches twin towers in Uptown Dubai expansion
DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has announced the launch of two new premium commercial towers – One Uptown Place and Two Uptown Place - within its flagship Uptown Dubai district, representing the latest milestone in the district's expansion.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Al Habtoor Tower reaches topping-out milestone
UAE-BASED Al Habtoor Group has achieved a major construction milestone at Al Habtoor Tower, reaching its highest structural point at 86 floors, marking the official topping-out of what is set to become the world’s largest residential building.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Heisco lands $563m Kuwait Oil Company contract
HEAVY Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Company (Heisco) has announced that it has secured a key contract worth KD174.2 million ($563 million) from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) for the construction of flowlines as well as other associated works at its project site in Kuwait.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
UAE Civil Code 2026: Contractor essentials
A sweeping overhaul of the UAE Civil Code is set to take effect this June, introducing clearer legal hierarchy and stricter good-faith obligations that will directly impact construction sector practices
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
Cat 707 wide-body model delivers durability and lifecycle value
With its rebuildable structure, fully integrated Cat powertrain, and reinforced chassis, the new Cat 707 wide-body truck is built to perform even through a second lifecycle. Suitable for a range of loading tools and jobsite applications, it offers high uptime, flexible configurations and efficient operation.
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May 2026
Gulf Construction
KAGA's iconic biomes and key facilities near completion
CONSTRUCTION on King Abdullah Gardens (KAGA), located in Tuwaiq District, west of Riyadh, is advancing rapidly with major structural elements and key facilities of this mega botanical garden already completed.
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