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The recent announcement of a $77 million highway expansion project in Bahrain marks a significant milestone in the nation’s infrastructure development. The Budaiya Highway expansion aims to transform a vital thoroughfare, increasing its capacity and improving safety for motorists and pedestrians alike. This blog post will dive deep into the details, implications, and potential benefits of this ambitious project. Budaiya Highway expansion project site in Bahrain. Overview of t

The anticipation is building as the contract award for Trump Tower Jeddah draws closer. This ambitious project marks a significant milestone in luxury real estate and the broader construction landscape in Saudi Arabia. Developed by Dar Global in collaboration with the US-based Trump Organisation, the Trump Tower promises to elevate the region’s skyline. In this blog post, we will dive into the key details of this project, including delivery partners, key stakeholders, job opp

Aecom Lands Phase 2 Project-Management Mandate at The Avenues Riyadh: Deep-Dive

New Murabba Development Company (NMDC), the PIF-owned firm behind Riyadh’s vast New Murabba project, has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Naver Cloud Corporation. This agreement aims to integrate advanced technologies such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, cloud platforms, and construction progress monitoring into the district’s delivery model. Project Scale & Context New Murabba is a 19 km² mixed-use “downtown” district in north-west Riyadh

King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC), backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has formally issued tenders for the first phase of terminal construction, targeting a July 2025 deadline. These packages will be delivered using an early-contractor-involvement (ECI) procurement model. Project Snapshot Scope : The terminal package covers the “Iconic Terminal” and Terminal 6, part of a network that includes facilities for commercial, private aviatio

Modern waterfront skyline featuring luxury high-rise buildings reflecting on the calm water, surrounded by yachts and palm-lined promenades under a serene sky. BNW Developments has appointed MAN Construction, part of the Masah Group, to build the prestigious Aqua Arc  residential project on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. The contract follows an early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process and marks a major step forward in RAK’s waterfront expansion strategy. Project Overview

Aerial image of an Omani coastal resort on a rocky hillside overlooking the Arabian Sea, representing the potential setting for United Real Estate Company’s Masirah Island tourism development. Kuwait-listed United Real Estate Company (UREC), through its subsidiary UREC Oman, has signed a 50-year agreement with the South Al-Sharqiyah governorate to develop an integrated tourism complex on Masirah Island off Oman’s east coast. The agreement marks a strategic step in Oman’s push

The UAE has officially selected two contracting groups under an early‑contractor‑involvement model for the 40 km “West Link” road, intended to connect Ras Ghumais in Abu Dhabi’s western region to a ferry terminal on Makasib Island, leading on towards Qatar. Project Overview Length and scope:  Approximately 40 kilometres of dual‑lane road, commencing near Ras Ghumais and stretching to Makasib Island. Purpose:  Facilitates direct land‑and‑sea route into Qatar, significantly cut

Dubai-based developer Deyaar has unveiled Downtown Residences , a supertall residential tower in Business Bay featuring five basement levels, 12 podiums, and 97 storeys housing 522 high-end apartments. While the exact height hasn’t been released, towers with similar profiles in Dubai typically stand between 450 and 530 metres tall. The project is the latest entrant in Dubai’s expanding roster of towers with over 100 storeys, including notable developments like Burj Binghatti

Morocco and the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support infrastructure development in host cities for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The agreement, signed in Salé on 2 June, marks an expanded collaboration that covers stadium projects, transport upgrades and event logistics. Strategic Scope and Partners The UK will share its technical expertise and business networks to support Morocco’s World Cup preparations, including stadium design, transport sy

Dubai Airports has confirmed that Dubai International Airport (DXB), the globe’s busiest for international passengers, will cease operations by 2035. All flights, covering Emirates, Flydubai and other carriers, will be transferred to the vastly expanded Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) at Dubai World Central. A statement at the Arabian Travel Market, attributed to DXB CEO Paul Griffiths, described the dual operation of nearby major hubs as unsustainable. Plans are proce

China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) has been awarded the EPC contract by Emerge, the Masdar‑EDF joint venture, to deliver a 13.25 MWp utility‑scale solar power plant at Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi. Project Scope and Partners Client/Developer: Emerge (Masdar‑EDF JV) EPC Contractor: CSCEC ME – the regional arm of the world’s largest construction firm Project Size: Approximately 11.5 MWp ground-mounted array and 1.75 MWp car‑port arra