The construction and real estate sectors in Jeddah are entering a period of significant accelerated momentum, driven by major national policy reforms and the resumption of flagship mega-projects. The upcoming foreign real estate ownership law is positioned as a primary catalyst, expected to unlock substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) and stimulate ...

Jeddah’s real estate poised for dynamic growth: JLL

Jeddah’s real estate market is undergoing profound transformation, driven by ...

Mega skyscraper races skyward

Jeddah Tower is now making a steady rise to reach its designed height of more than 1,000 ...

Jeddah Central steps up hospitality expansion

Jeddah Central Project, the $20-billion flagship development by the Jeddah Central ...

ROSHN achieves landmark sales, progress on ALAROUS

ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset developer and a Public Investment ...

As it wraps up its 50th anniversary year, Aluminium Products Company (ALUPCO) is confidently stepping into a new era as a global building solutions provider with a visionary future.  The Saudi-based major has evolved from being the Middle East's leading aluminium extruder into a vertically integrated manufacturer of advanced technologies, ...

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“For more than 30 years, ALUPCO has been a cornerstone in our operations and one of ...

Eurovent Middle East is intensifying efforts to prepare the Gulf’s HVACR industry for a low-carbon future through education, certification and regulatory collaboration, according to Executive Director Nerissa Deoraj. Speaking to Gulf Construction in an exclusive interview, Deoraj says that accelerating the transition to energy-efficient and low-Global...

Why sustainability and ESG matter in GCC construction

The days of viewing sustainability as a mere “add-on” or regulatory hurdle are ...

How cardboard and soil can replace concrete

Engineers at Australia’s RMIT University have developed a ground-breaking ...

Global engineers group calls for ‘nature-positive’ shift

A global coalition of engineers has issued an urgent call for a fundamental shift in ...

USGBC opens LEED v5 certification

US Green Building Council (USGBC), the global developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy ...

This year’s edition of Cityscape Global saw record participation with 577 firms, including 265 international players showcasing the best in real estate development, urban planning, modern construction and sustainability solutions, during the four-day event at Malham, Riyadh last month. The premier property expo concluded on a successful note with ...

ROSHN, Geberit sign strategic collaboration framework

ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a ...

ROSHN champions design talent through Musahama

The ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset developer owned by the Public ...

In modern architecture, a building’s façade is more than its outer shell; it represents identity, innovation and protection. From glass towers to sophisticated cladding systems inspired by local heritage and evolving technologies, façades define how cities look and how buildings perform. Behind their visual appeal lies a vital role: ...

Façade Solutions champions COR-TEN for green projects

COR-TEN steel, a corrosion-resistant, high-tensile steel alloy recognised for its striking ...

Saudi façade market set for 7.3pc growth on green construction push

Saudi Arabia’s building façades market is projected to grow at a compound ...

Leveraging acoustic design to achieve quiet comfort

Architecture is often celebrated for its visual impact – dramatic façades, ...

Hansgrohe Group, a global leader in premium bathroom and kitchen solutions, is accelerating its regional expansion in the Middle East, capitalising on the flourishing luxury real estate and hospitality sectors across the GCC. The company recently solidified its presence in the UAE by inaugurating a new brand space at the ABC Ceramics showroom in Sharjah, in...

Ariston launches smart water heater boasting energy savings

Ariston Middle East, a key supplier of thermal comfort solutions, has introduced its ...

Bagnodesign unveils two new distinctive luxury collections

Bagnodesign, a leading name in luxury bathroom design, has unveiled two new comprehensive ...

The construction and engineering sector across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is undergoing a profound transformation, moving rapidly from an analogue past to a digital, data-driven future. However, this shift has exposed an acute talent crisis: a “hybrid skills gap” that threatens to slow the region’s ambitious pipeline of ...

Oasis Trading, the authorised Cat dealer in Oman, last month unveiled the new Cat 345 hydraulic excavator in the sultanate. Held at the Oasis Trading facility in Muscat, the event drew a crowd of more than 220 industry leaders, including significant representation from key governmental establishments. At the event, the company showcased the Cat 345’s...

Volvo Trucks unveils world-first stop/start engine technology

Volvo Trucks has introduced a new generation of its I-Roll technology, adding an engine ...

Epiroc’s InSite boasts total visibility, fleet control

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has ...

As an industry, we generate a disproportionate amount of disputes and we are not short of options for dispute resolution mechanisms outside of litigation. The Middle East has, of course, long embraced arbitration. The take-up of broader alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the region has been patchy at best. Mediation is rightly being promoted by ...