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Gulf Construction
L&T lands $1.6bn Mideast gas plant deal
LEADING Indian engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced that its hydrocarbon onshore business - in consortium with Greek company Consolidated Contractors (Offshore) - has clinched an ultra-mega order worth over Rs150 billion ($1.68 billion) for a major energy project in the Middle East.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Ritchie Bros. prepares for major year-end auction
RITCHIE BROS., a global asset management and disposition company, continues to see strong momentum across regions, particularly in the Middle East, where preparations are under way for a major year-end auction in Dubai (December 9 and 10).
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Azizi launches new residential landmark along Dubai Creek
UAE-BASED Azizi Developments has announced the launch of its latest premium residential development – Azizi Leily – in the vibrant and strategically located Al Jaddaf area of Dubai.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Riyad Capital, SAR eye $1.6bn real estate fund
RIYAD CAPITAL, one of the kingdom's largest asset managers and a leading company in real estate investment, has announced that it will join hands with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) to establish a real estate fund aimed at developing a mixed-use project based on the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) model, a global concept focused on creating integrated urban communities adjacent to public transport stations.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Sanipex opens luxury lifestyle showroom in Dubai
SANIPEX Group has announced the opening of its new luxury lifestyle showroom Bagnodesign, Bystro and Gaggenau - in Jumeirah, Dubai.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
JLL named leasing advisor for Riyadh Metro network
THE Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has signed up global real estate advisory JLL as the leasing advisor for the entire commercial network of Riyadh Metro.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Alkhorayef preferred bidder for Jazan project
THE Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced that Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies has emerged as the preferred bidder for the Small Sewage Treatment Plants (SSTPs) Project in the Jazan region following the successful evaluation process for bids.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Sobha soars high with its tallest creation
SOBHA REALTY, a leading global luxury real estate developer, has announced the launch of its latest development, Sobha SkyParks, on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
King Salman Gate project announced for Makkah
KING SALMAN GATE, a transformative multi-use development in Makkah city, has been announced by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Kuwait opens real estate to firms with expat partners
IN A major move, Kuwait has issued a new decree regulating real estate ownership by companies, investment funds, and portfolios, including those with foreign partners, under specific conditions, reported Arab Times. citing the official gazette (Kuwait Alyawm).
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Rheem unveils GenNext HVAC system
RHEEM Middle East, a global leader in manufacturing innovative and energy-efficient HVAC and water-heating solutions, has launched Rheem Centurion, a next-generation system that redefines performance standards in heating and cooling for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Alef, Emaar to launch Palace Residences in Sharjah
IN A landmark collaboration, Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, has partnered with Emaar Hospitality Group to introduce Palace Residences AI Mamsha, at AI Mamsha Seerah.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Nakheel awards Bay Villas works contract
NAKHEEL, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has appointed Al Nasr Contracting to deliver internal roadworks and essential utilities for Bay Villas on Dubai Islands under an AED169 million ($46.02 million) contract.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Innovative radiant cooling for urban heat mitigation
AS the Gulf region continues its rapid urban development, 2025 is setting the pace as one of the hottest years on record, escalating the threat of extreme heat to urban populations and to the construction workforce. Addressing this challenge head-on is KlimaKover, a new low-energy, modular cooling system developed by Danish architecture firm Henning Larsen in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania and AIL Research.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Saudi giga project deal awards up 20pc to $196bn
THE value of Saudi Giga projects contract awards has risen sharply to $196 billion this year, up 20 per cent from 2024, underscoring the pace at which projects are transitioning from vision to reality, said a Knight Frank report.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Diyar AI Muharraq starts work on new waterfront project
DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ, a leading real estate development company in the Kingdom of Bahrain, said secondary infrastructure works have begun on its prime Al Wasem development and are likely to be completed by mid-2026.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Richmond Towers set for debut Dubai launch
UAE-BASED Mira Developments, John Richmond and Arav Group have joined hands to unveil Richmond Towers in Dubai - the brand's first worldwide residences.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Dubai Healthcare City Phase One plan ready
DUBAI Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) last month (October) announced an AED1.3 billion ($354 million) development plan for Phase One of Dubai Healthcare City, thus reinforcing its position as an attractive destination for global healthcare investment.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Dar Al Arkan gets masterplan approvals for Riyadh project
DAR AL ARKAN, a leading Saudi real estate developer, has announced that it has officially secured the masterplan approvals for its flagship project, Shams Ar Riyadh.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Amirah starts piling work on Dubai Islands project
AMIRAH DEVELOPMENTS, a premium Dubai-based real estate developer, has announced that piling and shoring work has begun on its flagship Bonds Avenue Residences project located in the heart of Dubai Islands, one of the emirate's most visionary coastal destinations.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Sandvik launches advanced tracked cone crusher
SANDVIK Mobile Crushing and Screening has announced the completion of its new electric tracked crushing and screening train, setting new industry benchmarks for sustainability, productivity, and fuel efficiency.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Megha Engineering snaps up $226m KOC contract
MEGHA ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURES Limited (MEIL), a diverse Indian industrial conglomerate, has secured a major contract worth KD69.23 million ($226 million) from Kuwait Oil Company for its new gas sweetening facility at West Kuwait's oilfield.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Supersizing smartly for a sustained future
The Middle East hospitality market is in an unprecedented surge, with the UAE's nearrecord occupancy and Saudi Arabia's 275,000-key development pipeline. Operators are responding with a new wave of \"supersizing\" - through targeted refurbishments, ambitious new builds, and integrated masterplans, says NATHAN HONES*, COO and Partner at Carter Hones Associates.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Ellington inks $272m deal for mixed-use project
ELLINGTON Properties, a key developer in Dubai, has awarded a contract worth more than AED1 billion ($272 million) to China Railway 18th Bureau Group for its prime mixed-use development - Mercer House - in Uptown Dubai.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
KONE vertical mobility partner for Jeddah Tower
KONE Corporation, a global leader in elevator and escalator industry, has been appointed as the vertical mobility partner for the world's tallest-building-to-be, Jeddah Tower, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Dar to design Abu Dhabi waterfront project
MERED, a leading international developer, has appointed Dar Al Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) - Dar - as the lead design consultant for its top-class waterfront development on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Italy's top event to spotlight climate tech
ECOMONDO, Italy's flagship event for the green, blue, and circular economy sectors, is set to return this month for its 28th edition, cementing its role as a premier platform for cross-border collaboration and innovation amid rising global investment in climate technologies.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Kooheji Development projects win Arabian Property Awards
KOOHEJI Development, one of Bahrain's leading real estate developers, secured a significant double victory at the Arabian Property Awards 2025-2026, with two of its flagship projects, Onyx Watergarden and Onyx Skyview, each taking home a Best High-Rise Residential Development award.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
ROSHN to reveal major project updates, foreign ownership rollout
ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia's largest multi-asset developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) giga-project, will be out in force at this year’s Cityscape Global event which opens in Riyadh this month. The exhibition, which is set to break attendance records welcoming over 172,000 visitors during its four-day run, will be focusing on the theme of “The Future of Urban Living”.
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November 2025
Gulf Construction
Helping construction professionals 'leave a footprint in the sand'
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is targeting accelerated expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with Saudi Arabia and Egypt identified as priority markets, according to the top official of the international professional authority for construction management and leadership that sets and maintains high standards for building professionals worldwide.
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