Construction news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Construction industry in the Middle East:

Turner & Townsend appointed as project manager of RAK Central Turner & Townsend has been appointed by RAK Central to provide project management services for the 3.1 million square feet large-scale mixed-use development in Ras Al-Khaimah.
03 February 2026
Carter Hones Associates playing key role in delivery of Gran Meliá Hotel in Dubai The development of the Gran Meliá Hotel in Dubai is one of the largest projects in the portfolio of Carter Hones Associates.
26 January 2026
The rise of the Design Manager in the construction sector As the Middle East’s built and urban environment grows more complex, the role of the Design Manager is becoming increasingly central across projects, writes Ryan Safa, Development Manager at CSQ.
01 December 2025
HKA named Saudi’s top dispute resolution consultant in the construction sector HKA has been named Saudi’s top dispute resolution consultant at the Construction Week Saudi Awards 2025.
11 November 2025
JLL named ‘Consultant of the Year’ at Construction Innovation Awards 2025 JLL has been recognised as Consultant of the Year at the Construction Innovation Awards 2025, with KEO International Consultants lauded as the runner-up.
10 November 2025
Laura Davies (CSQ) named Project Manager of the Year 2025 at construction awards Laura Davies from CSQ has been named the Middle East’s Project Manager of the Year, recognising her leadership, impact, and contribution to the Middle East’s project management sector.
07 November 2025
Turner & Townsend: UAE construction market gaining momentum across key segments The UAE’s construction sector is facing a rosier outlook in the period ahead, with seven out of ten industry leaders seeing the market heating up and gaining momentum across key segments such as real
30 October 2025
ESG increasingly integrated into Saudi Arabia’s urban development roadmap The current construction boom in Saudi Arabia is making the Kingdom a major global hub for urban developers and investors.
04 October 2025
SustainInsight’s new platform helps construction groups track their ESG performance SustainInsight, a technology and advisory business focused on the construction sector, has launched a new platform that helps industry players track and report their ESG performance.
09 September 2025
Robert Cooper and Ryan Bray on CSQ’s offerings and edge in the market Dubai-headquartered CSQ prides itself on being a results-oriented firm of chartered construction professionals, working on high-impact real estate and construction projects.
04 September 2025
Middle East social infrastructure transactions to reach $2 billion by 2027 The Middle East – led by the UAE – is significantly boosting its investment in social infrastructure in order to stay on top of rapid population growth and to ensure good quality of life.
06 August 2025
Embed asset management in every stage of the infrastructure lifecycle Saudi Arabia is investing trillions of riyals in mega-projects and in its infrastructure.
10 July 2025
New partnership advances dispute resolution practices in Abu Dhabi The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre and the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (ArbitrateAD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to embed world-class dispute avoidance and
23 June 2025
Jad Chouman (HKA) named one of the Most Influential Leaders in Construction Jad Chouman of HKA named one of Middle East's Most Influential Leaders in Construction Week's Power 150 list, recognizing his expertise and leadership.
19 June 2025
Construction consultancy CSQ named a Great Place to Work in the UAE Dubai-headquartered project development consultancy CSQ has been named one of the UAE’s top employers in an independent benchmark.
13 June 2025
Failure during construction projects: Design Engineer vs Forensic Engineer vs Expert Witness When there is a structural failure during construction projects, and potentially a dispute, impacted organisations work with experts to explore the cause and find a resolution.
25 February 2025
Construction projects in Saudi Arabia: HKA shares key lessons for contractors With the world’s fullest pipeline of construction projects, the Middle East holds many alluring opportunities for contractors.
05 February 2025
Place communities and culture at the core of urban area development Between 2020 and the end of this decade, the urban population of the GCC region will have surged by 30%. In light of this rapid urbanization, a new study from Arthur D.
23 January 2025
Exploring the growing Extra Low Voltage industry in Saudi Arabia Serving as an essential component to the booming construction and technology sectors, the Extra Low Voltage systems industry in Saudi Arabia has undergone significant growth and transformation in rec
05 November 2024
Q&A with Marco Fahd, Founder and CEO of Versatile International Marco Fahd is the Founder, Chairman and CEO and Versatile International, a project management consultancy with a niche in the construction sector.
05 November 2024
How IMAP Haykala helped Arkad close its landmark $800 million restructuring deal In a major milestone for Saudi Arabia’s restructuring scene,
08 September 2024
CMA launches two new offerings for project-based contract management Construction Management Associates (CMA) has launched two new offerings that help improve the maturity of contract management in construction projects.
04 September 2024
Efficio's role in the delivery of construction and infrastructure projects The Middle East’s construction industry is working towards a massive development agenda, driven by ambitious Vision 2030 agendas.
14 August 2024
Community engagement is key to sustainable urban development Strong growth in construction coupled with rapid urbanization is creating massive opportunities for the GCC’s business and people.
02 August 2024
Off-site and modular a major opportunity for construction projects The use of off-site and modular construction techniques can provide a major boost to efficiency and financials returns in the construction industry, according to new analysis from Bain & Company.
29 July 2024
Saudi Arabia’s construction spending to hit $150 billion in 2025 There has been a massive boom in construction projects in Saudi Arabia in recent years as the country enjoys a strong economic situation and rapidly builds up its urban areas.
23 July 2024
Why Vision 2030 demands a new construction delivery model As Saudi Arabia constructs a new economy, the country must recast its construction and engineering market to deliver an unprecedented pipeline of major projects.
18 June 2024
CMA launches its design-build offering for contractors in KSA Jordan-headquartered Construction Management Associates (CMA) has launched its design-build management offering for contractors in the Saudi market.
02 May 2024
Modular building techniques can transform construction lifecycle Modular construction can save big on material and labor costs, besides also just being far more efficient.
30 April 2024
Haroon Niazi (HKA) on understanding construction disputes in KSA Research from HKA shows that the number of construction disputes in Saudi Arabia and their impact is on rise.
16 April 2024
Bahrain seeking consultant for residential project in East Hidd City The Government of Bahrain has launched a tender to find a consulting firm for the construction of a major residential project being developed in East Hidd City.
16 April 2024
Egis and Gulf Consult win contract for major project in Kuwait Egis and Gulf Consult are part of a consortium that has been contracted to help in the reconstruction and revitalization of the Souk Al-Mubarakiya in Kuwait City.
15 April 2024

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