Saudi Arabia
Mega projects reset aims steady growth
PIF’s newly approved 2026–2030 strategy is expected to reshape project prioritisation across Saudi Arabia, with construction no...
May Special Features
Water Security
AI, cybersecurity and PPPs to drive next phase of water resilience
As the UN declares a global water crisis, utilities and governments are turning to AI-driven analytics, digital twins, and smar...
Digitisation & Connected Construction
How connected data is transforming GCC’s mega-projects
Connected construction is moving beyond simple digitisation to create a fully integrated, data-driven ecosystem. SABARI KRISHNA...
Hardwood & Softwood
Saudi prefab timber sector gains traction amid shift to low-carbon construction
Engineered wood solutions are increasingly specified across residential and hospitality projects in Saudi Arabia, supported by ...
Trucks
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 bui...
Focus: Building Urban Resilience
Tomorrow’s cities must be smart, sustainable and resilient
The future of stability depends on how cities withstand and recover from crisis. DR SHAIKHA FAY BINT ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL K...
Legally Bound
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 goo...
Regional News
Nama signs PPAs for 3,500 MW projects
Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) has signed new power purchase agreements (PPAs) with three independent...
Saudi Focus
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...
UAE Focus
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...
Events
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...
Videos
GC TRADE News
Aldar's Al Ghadeer Gardens sold out, generates $272m
Aldar, a leading developer, has announced the sell-out of Al Ghadeer Gardens, a community of 437 townhouses and villas within the growth cor...
Dubai’s real estate sector weekly transaction hits $5.72bn
Dubai’s real estate sector continues to post strong numbers, with the Dubai Land Department recording transactions worth AED21 billion ($5.7...
Arabian Pipes Company wins pipes deal from Aramco
Arabian Pipes Company (APC) has announced the signing of a contract with Saudi Aramco for the manufacturing and supply of steel pipes, with ...
Paris Builders Show brings together four key events
The Mondial du Bâtiment will become the Paris Builders Show this year. Beyond a name change, the Paris Builders Show embodies a new ambition...
ADIB, DAMAC ease path to homeownership with new finance solution
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, and DAMAC Properties, a leading private real estate developer in the...
AtkinsRéalis in deal to help scale solutions for future cities in UAE
AtkinsRéalis, a leading engineering and design consultancy, has signed an agreement with Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity to...
Western Station on Orange line of Riyadh Metro starts operation
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has started the operation of the Western Station on the Orange line of the Riyadh Metro....
Shurooq, Sanam to develop new K-12 school in Sharjah
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that it has signed an agreement with Sanam Group’s education platfo...
