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Herausgeber: Al-Hilal-Publishing-&-Marketing-Group

Kategorie: Business

Sprache: English

Frequenz: Monthly

Gulf Construction is the undisputed leading trade journal for the building and construction industries of Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states. The magazine provides editorial coverage on a wide range of topics which are of interest to industry professionals. In addition, regular features highlight technological developments within specific industry fields. Launched 40 years ago, the magazine has established an enviable reputation as an authoritative, respected journal with unmatched coverage of the Gulf region. Gulf Construction is essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in the region’s building and construction industry.

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Riyadh: A capital transformation

KPC delivers a mega car-park in financial district.

Machinery sector eyes Vision 2030 growth at show and more...

RIYADH- A Capital Transformation

Riyadh is experiencing an unprecedented transformation in its construction and real estate sectors, driven by ambitious Vision 2030 initiatives and backed by a $1.7 trillion national development pipeline.

10+ mins

Expo 2030 Riyadh moves into large-scale infrastructure work

THE massive 6-million-sq-m greenfield site that will host the much-awaited Expo 2030 Riyadh in the north of the capital has seen much progress over the past year, transitioning from preparatory works to full-scale construction.

4 mins

Construction accelerates at Diriyah under $7bn deals

DIRIYAH, one of Saudi Arabia's most significant Vision 2030 giga-developments, entered a defining phase last year as construction activity accelerated across culture, infrastructure, hospitality and retail assets.

6 mins

Global gateway on way as work on runway takes off

CONSTRUCTION activity at King Salman International Airport (KSIA) is gathering momentum as Saudi Arabia presses ahead with one of the most ambitious aviation infrastructure projects ever undertaken, positioning Riyadh as a global air transport hub and reinforcing the kingdom's Vision 2030 diversification plans.

3 mins

New Murabba advances through key partnerships

NEW Murabba, the proposed new downtown area of Riyadh, has achieved significant progress over the past year through strategic appointments and technology partnerships that position the Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed project as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives.

4 mins

KPC delivers a mega car-park in financial district

KPC Precast, a leading precast concrete manufacturer in Saudi Arabia, has recently seen the completion of a major car-park facility in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh's ambitious financial hub, utilising full precast technology to address urban density challenges in the Saudi capital.

2 mins

Two WOLFF cranes ease work on key mosque

TWO WOLFF tower cranes are playing a central role in the construction of the Sheikh Saleh Al-Rajhi Mosque, a new religious and community landmark taking shape on King Abdullah Road in central Riyadh.

1 mins

ALUPCO's integrated leap into end-to-end construction solutions

ALUPCO's newly-formed Integrated Solutions vertical brings together aluminium systems, fabrication and project management under one umbrella, offering developers and contractors a single point of accountability for complex mega-projects.

8 mins

Machinery sector eyes Vision 2030 growth at key show

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its industrial localisation under Vision 2030, Heavy Equipment Connect Forum and Expo (HEC 2026) will serve as a critical platform to bridge global manufacturing expertise with the kingdom's massive giga-project demand.

2 mins

Saudi Diesel set to underscore equipment leadership at HEC

SAUDI Diesel Equipment Company (SDEC), a leading provider of power, construction and lifting equipment and commercial trucks, is set to make a powerful statement at Heavy Equipment Connect (HEC 2026) this month (February 2 to 4) in Dammam, where the company will showcase one of the event's most comprehensive lineups of construction and industrial machinery.

3 mins

Riyadh's $8bn infrastructure overhaul: Paving the way for a global megacity

With the award of Package Three, the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program has entered a critical new phase. The latest package comprises 61 km of roads, 32 new bridges and six tunnels and will deploy advanced engineering solutions to handle record-breaking daily traffic volumes.

4 mins

The rise of regenerative infrastructure

As the region shifts from rapid urbanisation to long-term sustainability, Acciona's MARCOS DORAO explores how roads and bridges are evolving from simple transport links into \"regenerative assets\" that restore ecosystems and drive national decarbonisation goals.

3 mins

Unified framework could reshape bridge maintenance

JAPANESE researchers have unveiled a new digital framework that could significantly reshape how bridges are inspected, maintained and repaired worldwide, as governments grapple with ageing road and bridge networks and mounting maintenance backlogs.

2 mins

Hamm expands portfolio with new compactors, rollers

ROLLER manufacturer Hamm is expanding its HC series with the 13-tonne HC 130i C VA compactor which, in conjunction with Smart Compact, enables automatic compaction to a target value.

3 mins

Abu Dhabi's 16-storey Earth Tower installed in 96 hours

Broad Group has set a benchmark for efficiency with the completion of the 16-storey Earth Tower in Abu Dhabi. Built for Eagle Hills using the innovative Holon volumetric modular system, the project saw 259 stainless steel modules manufactured in 30 days and installed on-site in just 96 hours, offering a zero-concrete, low-carbon blueprint for the future of urban development in the Middle East.

2 mins

Smart transparent wood for energy-efficient buildings

RESEARCHERS in South Korea have developed a new form of transparent wood that can block ultraviolet (UV) radiation, regulate light without external power and significantly reduce heat transfer. The breakthrough could support the next generation of energy-efficient buildings, according to a study published recently.

2 mins

3-D printing breakthrough: A green alternative to concrete

RESEARCHERS at Oregon State University (OSU) in the US have developed a quick-setting, sustainable alternative to concrete that could allow for the rapid 3D printing of homes and infrastructure without the heavy carbon footprint of traditional building materials.

1 mins

How legacy ERP replacement is fuelling the AI surge

IFS executives KENNY INGRAM and CHRIS KNIGHT report that after a transformative 2025, construction and engineering firms are rapidly modernising legacy ERP systems. This shift aims to integrate Industrial AI to enhance project control and address persistent issues in profitability, productivity, and sustainability.

3 mins

Airloom's low-profile wind turbine targets AI data centre surge

A RENEWABLE energy startup in the US backed by Bill Gates is developing an unconventional wind turbine system designed to help meet the rapidly growing power requirements of artificial intelligence and hyperscale data centres.

1 mins

How acoustics, AV, and technical design shape high-end real estate

As building complexity grows, the integration of acoustics and audio-visual systems has moved from an afterthought to a core architectural priority. From pre-build strategies to MEP collaboration, DSP Consultants outlines how it helps developers in the region meet rigorous global standards for performance and discretion.

3 mins

Integrating bespoke lighting systems into Hijaz Mountains

DEEP within Saudi Arabia's Hijaz Mountains, the Desert Rock Resort stands as a landmark achievement in regenerative tourism. Commissioned by Red Sea Global and designed by Oppenheim Architecture, the project is a masterclass in site-sensitive construction, with suites carved directly into the ancient rock face.

2 mins

Blending hi-tech automation with high-end design

THE completion of Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Red Sea Project, marks a significant milestone for the Saudi Arabian luxury sector, introducing a “zero-impact” engineering philosophy to the Ummahat archipelago of the project in the west of the country.

2 mins

Egyptian museum relies on advanced climate solutions

THE Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo stands as a monumental tribute to Egypt's illustrious past and its enduring commitment to cultural preservation. Spanning more than 110,000 sq m, the museum is the largest in the world dedicated to a single civilisation, housing treasures that chronicle over 5,000 years of history.

2 mins

Siemon unveils unified cabling and connectivity solution

SIEMON, a global market leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance connectivity solutions for data centres and smart buildings, has announced the launch of Smart Building Complete, a unified connectivity and cabling solution engineered to power and connect the critical technologies shaping modern workplaces.

2 mins

Geberit's CleanLine30 sets a new benchmark for minimalist drainage

Geberit raises the bar for floor-level showers with its new CleanLine30 drainage channel, marrying a minimalist stainless steel profile with enhanced hydraulic performance and easy-maintenance features tailored for modern bathrooms.

2 mins

Dubai home facelift taps into Italian craftsmanship

THE recent transformation of House O in the Jumeirah 3 neighbourhood of Dubai serves as a premier example of how high-end sanitary ware can redefine the character of a residential space.

1 mins

Argenta unveils Eterna: Marble reimagined

ARGENTA, a leader in Spanish ceramics, has introduced Eterna, a new family of marble reinterpretations engineered for large-scale architectural continuity.

2 mins

UD Trucks introduces Kuzer light-duty truck to UAE

UD Trucks, a leading Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider, is redefining urban logistics in the UAE with the launch of the all-new Kuzer light-duty truck. Engineered to excel in the region's demanding distribution landscape, the Kuzer delivers a powerful combination of versatility and cost-efficiency.

3 mins

MAGNA elevates large-scale crushing with MT130J debut

MAGNA, the Terex brand created to meet the demands of large-scale quarrying, mining, and recycling operations, last month unveiled the MT130J mobile jaw crusher, the largest tracked jaw crusher in the company's range.

1 mins

AI Habtoor Motors launches all-electric FUSO eCanter

AL Habtoor Motors, the exclusive UAE distributor for FUSO, has launched the all-electric Next Generation eCanter, signalling a push into the country's growing green logistics and last-mile delivery market.

2 mins

SANY, Pony.ai to mass produce autonomous trucks

SANY Group has announced that its fourth-generation autonomous heavy-duty truck, co-developed with Pony.ai, is nearing mass-production readiness, with the first fleet scheduled for commercial operation this year.

1 mins

Dubai, a rising arbitration hub

New findings from the International Arbitration Survey underline arbitration's continued appeal in construction and highlight growing confidence in Dubai as a neutral, enforceable seat for cross-border disputes, says STUART JORDAN.

3 mins

Why disability inclusion is a must in the MENA built environment

Talk of disability inclusion in the region often centres on challenges – but a new story is emerging. Across the construction industry, a growing number of companies are proving that training and inclusive leadership can create meaningful opportunities for all, says NOEMI DAVOLIO, EDI Project Officer, Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

3 mins

$300m Ibri III Solar IPP achieves financial close

ABU Dhabi-based Masdar has announced that along with consortium partners AI Khadra Partners, Korea Midland Power Company and OQ Alternative Energy, it has reached financial close for the $300-million Ibri III Solar IPP, the first utility-scale solar and battery storage project in Oman.

1 mins

Masterplan ready for Bahrain's Awali City revamp

HIS Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa last month (January) reviewed the proposed masterplan to redevelop Awali City, a historic, garden city-style oil settlement in central Bahrain that served as the region's first modern expatriate compound.

1 mins

Acwa buys Engie stake in Kuwait's Az-Zour project

SAUDI utilities major Acwa Power has completed the acquisition of French energy giant Engie's stake in the Al Zour North One Power and Water Plant (Az-Zour North IWPP) in Kuwait, said the project developer Shamal Az Zour Al Oula Power and Water Company.

1 mins

Dar AI Handasah wins Qatar-Bahrain bridge deal

LEADING Lebanese firm Dar Al-Handasah has been awarded a QAR28-million ($7.7 million) contract to conduct studies for the Qatar-Bahrain causeway project, reported MEED.

1 mins

Design phase begins for Bahrain bridge project

BAHRAINI authorities have announced that the Muharraq-Arad Bridge project has entered the preliminary design phase.

1 mins

$119m deals awarded for South Sabah AI Ahmad City

KUWAIT'S Public Authority for Housing Welfare has awarded two contracts worth KD36.5 million ($119 million) for the supply, installation and maintenance of underground 400-kV cables to feed four main substations in South Sabah Al Ahmad City.

1 mins

Qatar's Ras Abu Fontas plant gets Japanese funding

RAS Abu Fontas Power, a Qatari project company backed by Asian industry heavyweights, has entered into an agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to secure financial facilities worth $990 million for the expansion of its desalination and power plant units.

1 mins

Digital City Bahrain picks design, lead consultant

LONDON-based Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG) has been awarded the design architect and lead design consultancy contract for Trio Park, the first phase of Digital City Bahrain, a flagship smart urban district being developed at the Beyon Campus in Hamala, Bahrain.

1 mins

Tenders issued for Jeddah Metro design consultancy

SAUDI Arabia has restarted plans to build the Jeddah Metro, issuing preliminary design consultancy tenders for the Jeddah Metro project’s Blue Line network, reported MEED.

1 mins

Kingdom recalibrates giga-projects: Mukaab and Trojena reassessed

SAUDI Arabia is pivoting its construction strategy, opting for a “phased reality” over initial futuristic timelines.

2 mins

SEC seals deal for $1.4bn Rabigh 1 plant expansion

SAUDI Electricity Company (SEC) has signed an Energy Conversion Agreement (ECA) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (Principal Buyer) for the purchase of energy produced from the SAR5.33 billion ($1.4 billion) Rabigh 1 Expansion Power Plant.

1 mins

Dar Global, Trump launch $1bn Jeddah project

DAR Global, the London-listed international luxury real estate developer, last month (January) announced the official launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah, marking its third collaboration with The Trump Organisation in Saudi Arabia.

1 mins

Work begins on largest government data centre

SAUDI Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has laid the foundation stone for the Hexagon Data Centre in Riyadh, marking the formal start of construction on what is set to become the world’s largest government data centre by megawatt capacity.

1 mins

Riyadh Metro Line 2 extension gets go-ahead

WEBUILD, a global leader in the design and construction sector, has announced that its consortium – comprising Indian construction conglomerate L&T, Saudi Arabia’s Nesma and French rail transport giant Alstom – has secured the contract for the extension of Riyadh Metro's Red Line network.

1 mins

ElKhereiji lands KEC residential towers contract

THE Knowledge Economic City has signed up ElKhereiji Commerce & Contracting Company to execute all contracting works for the first phase of residential buildings within the AI Alya mixed-use project.

1 mins

$1.1bn deals for Masar Destination in Makkah

SAUDI-BASED Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company has announced that Al Inma First Development Company and Al Inma Second Development Company have awarded contracts worth SAR4.1 billion ($1.1 billion) for two superstructure development projects “Packages A and B” within its premium Masar Destination.

1 mins

CATL opens mega energy aftermarket facility

CONTEMPORARY Amperex Technology Company (CATL), a leading provider of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions, has opened its first new energy aftermarket facility in the Middle East at Riyadh.

1 mins

King Salman Park green corridor work begins

GREEN Riyadh, overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), has announced the start of construction on Dhahrat Namar Park, a 35-km corridor spanning 2.45 million sq m in southwest Riyadh and extending through six neighbourhoods - Tuwaiq, Al Awali, Shubra, Al Suwaidi Al Gharbi, Al Hazm, and Namar.

1 mins

Diriyah-Midad tie up for Four Seasons project

DIRIYAH Company has announced a new joint development agreement with Midad Development and Real Estate Investment Company to build the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Diriyah at a total investment of $827 million, encompassing both land acquisition and construction costs.

1 mins

PIF to build integrated aluminium complex

SAUDI sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reached an agreement with Red Sea Aluminium Holdings (RSAH) a joint venture between leading global aluminum companies Innovation Global Industries, Innovation New Materials and Shandong Innovation Group to jointly develop an single integrated downstream aluminium complex in Yanbu in western Saudi Arabia.

1 mins

RMJM unveils 'Salmani design' mixed-use project

RMJM, one of the leading culturally diverse architecture firms in the world, has unveiled the design of a new mixed-use project that will come up in AI Qairawan, Riyadh, conceived as a contemporary response to local culture, climate, and urban scale.

1 mins

Maaden taps Metso for key gold processing plant

SAUDI mining giant Maaden has commissioned Finland-based Metso, a global leader in sustainable gold processing technologies, to deliver a gold processing plant for its Ar Rjum mine located in the Makkah region, approximately 200 km northeast of Ta'if, Ar Rjum.

1 mins

U+A named consultant for Masdar City community

U+A, a part of Egis Group, and a top architecture and design firm, has secured the lead design consultancy contract from UAE's Taraf Holding for its Fay Gardens, the largest sustainable villa community within Masdar City in Abu Dhabi.

1 mins

Dubai Ruler launches $27.2bn expansion of DIFC

DIFC Zabeel District, a landmark expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has been launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

1 mins

Hassyn desal project on track for 2027 completion

DUBAI Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that work is in full swing on its Hassyan desalination project with Phase One nearly 90 per cent completed.

1 mins

Binghatti unveils world's first Mercedes-Benz city

UAE developer Binghatti and auto giant Mercedes-Benz last month (January) joined forces for the official unveiling of the world's first Mercedes-Benz branded city in Dubai.

1 mins

Shurooq, SEE launch Sharjah Sustainable City II

THE Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with SEE Holding, has launched the Sharjah Sustainable City II, an integrated residential community that elevates eco-friendly urban living.

1 mins

$10bn lagoon-front city unveiled for Ajman

UAE-BASED Tiger Properties has announced the launch of its new lagoon-front master community development – Tiger Downtown Ajman – being set up at an investment of $10 billion within the Al Alia district of the northern emirate.

1 mins

Deyaar breaks ground on DWTN Residences

DEYAAR Development, a leading real estate developer in UAE, has officially broken ground on its flagship project DWTN Residences-designed to redefine urban living in Dubai.

1 mins

Bids invited for AI Maktoum airport metro link

DUBAI'S Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has invited consultancy firms to submit bids for the design contract of the next extension of the Route 2020 Metro line, reinforcing the emirate's long-term strategy to expand its public transport network and improve connectivity to major growth hubs.

1 mins

Meraas unveils d3 neighbourhood masterplan

MERAAS, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), transforming the district into one of Dubai's most creative-led waterfront neighbourhoods.

1 mins

Work commences on Fairmont residences, hotel

ARDEE Developments, a player in the UAE's real estate market, has broken ground on its AED2 billion ($544 million) Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island & Fairmont Al Marjan Island Hotel, thus signalling the launch of a landmark premium coastal living development in Ras Al Khaimah.

1 mins

Dubai launches tender for sewerage tunnels

DUBAI Municipality has issued requests for proposal (RfPs) to prequalified developer/developer consortiums for the Phase II Links Package of the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project, thus marking a key step in expanding the emirate's long-term wastewater infrastructure.

1 mins

1.5GW Abu Dhabi solar project secures funding

ABU Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Engie, a global leader in low-carbon energy solutions, last month (January) reached the financial close for the 1.5 GW Khazna Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project.

1 mins

ORA signs up consultants for Abu Dhabi's Bayn

ORA Developers has appointed six leading consultancy partners to deliver Phase One of its new 4.8 million-sq-m mixed-use coastal destination, Bayn, located in Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi.

1 mins

Arco, AI Futtaim win Expo City Dubai residences deals

EXPO City Dubai has appointed leading contractors Arco Group and Al Futtaim Contracting to oversee the MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) works, landscaping and interiors at its prime luxury residential development – Al Waha Residences.

1 mins

Design, data and sustainability take centrestage at Big 5 Construct Saudi

BIG 5 Construct Saudi closed its January edition on a high note in Riyadh wrapping up a dynamic week of sector-shaping dialogue, deal-making and cross-industry collaboration.

2 mins

Top construction machinery brands heading to Verona

THIS year's SaMoTer, a leading global construction equipment trade fair, kicks off in May ( 6 to 9) drawing some of the biggest names in the construction machinery sector to the Italian city of Verona.

1 mins

Euro Auctions Abu Dhabi sets new hammer record

EURO Auctions, an Irish auction house for construction equipment and machinery, closed 2025 with a record-setting December edition in Abu Dhabi, netting more than a $7 million hammer total at its sale.

1 mins

ACI opens registration for 2026 Concrete Convention

THE American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced that registration is now open for its Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention, scheduled to be held from March 29 to April 1 in the greater Chicago area.