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...
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
Majid Al Futtaim awards main contract for Distrikt Ghaf Woods
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading mall developer and leisure pioneer in the region, has awarded the main construction contract worth over AED700 m...
Al Baraka seals housing finance agreement with Eskan Bank
Al Baraka, a leading Islamic bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced that it has signed the third addendum to the housing finance prog...
Alef Group accelerates delivery at its flagship lifestyle destination in Sharjah
Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, has announced significant progress in the delivery of buildings within its flagship ...
India’s Bajel Projects secures two 500kV OHTL contracts in Mena
Indian group Bajel Projects, a leading player in the business of power infrastructure and an international EPC partner, has announced that i...
Tunnelling works for $5.58bn Dubai Metro Blue Line launched
The primary tunnelling works for the AED20.5 billion ($5.58 billion) Dubai Metro Blue Line project was launched on Sunday by His Highness Sh...
Adnoc to accelerate growth, award $55bn projects
Adnoc confirmed that it is accelerating growth and delivery of its strategy with AED200 billion ($55 billion) in new project awards for 2026...
Abu Dhabi real estate activity stable; nets over $3.4bn in sales
Residential property sales in Abu Dhabi were broadly stable across March and April, with transactions rebounding in April to exceed earlier ...
Takeem launches UAE’s first rental guarantee service
Takeem, an PropTech platform in the UAE, said it has launched the country's First Rental Guarantee service, a value-added offering for landl...
