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
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM scraps Webuild high-speed rail contract
Italian construction giant Webuild said that Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city project NEOM has terminated its contract for the Connector High-...
ALEC wins $1.7bn construction contract for Sphere Abu Dhabi
UAE-based ALEC Engineering has secured a $1.7 billion construction contract for Sphere Abu Dhabi, an iconic immersive entertainment venue, c...
EDECS, Assarain land contract for strategic Oman dry port facility
EDECS, a leading EPC contractor in the region, has secured a key contract for the construction of a dry port and veterinary quarantine facil...
EMSTEEL launches high-strength rebar
EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, today announced the official launch o...
ENBD REIT NAV grows; net profit also increases
ENBD REIT, the Shariah compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited, has announced said its Net A...
Sobha Group joins hands with 10 universities to power next-gen leadership
Sobha Group has entered strategic memorandums of understanding (MoU) with 10 leading global and regional universities, reinforcing its long-...
MYCRANE strengthens commercial team in Saudi Arabia
MYCRANE, the first global platform for crane rental and purchase, has further strengthened its commercial team in Saudi Arabia with the appo...
ADNOC's second oil pipeline to bypass Hormuz 50% complete
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is accelerating construction of a second crude export pipeline designed to bypass the strategical...
