Construction Week

10/06/2026

Saudi developer Umm Al Qura has unveiled Masar Gardens, a new mixed-use urban destination in Makkah that forms part of its plans to expand beyond its flagship Masar Destination development.

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10/06/2026

This Dubai billionaire has acquired Shangri-La Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road for AED1.1 billion.

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AHS Properties acquires landmark Shangri-La Dubai, underscoring rising investor confidence and soaring values along Sheikh Zayed Road. Dubai billionaire acquires Shangri-La Hotel in Sheikh Zayed Road for AED1.1bn. abbas sajwani, AHS Properties, Shangri-La Dubai. News.

09/06/2026

🎙️Construction Voices Ep 52: Smarter Systems, Smarter sites? II The Reality of Tech in Construction

In this episode, Julianne Tolentino and Benoit Meulewaeter sit down with Mansour Faried, Chief Engineer at CSCEC Middle East, to separate hype from reality.

From AI’s role in project delivery to the slow rise of modular construction and the technologies shaping tomorrow’s jobsites, this conversation explores what happens when construction starts building differently. Head to our Spotify or LinkedIn to watch the full episode!

08/06/2026

Employees to get leave on Monday, June 15, 2026, to mark the (Hijri 1448 AH), authorities have confirmed.

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08/06/2026

Dubai’s new Harbour Bridge aims to cut travel times from 12 to 3 minutes, enhancing connectivity and supporting growth in tourism and residential areas!

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08/06/2026

Top 12 project launches in May🌆

Last month saw a wave of project launches across the region, from residential and mixed-use towers to sustainable communities and entertainment destinations. Read the full list on our website! Please note, this list is not ranked.

08/06/2026

At the centre of Saudi Arabia's transformation is the Red Sea, which is steadily emerging as a global destination for luxury travel, wellness, and immersive experiences!

In this exclusive interview, Ulf Bremer, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts AMAALA at Triple Bay, and Kai Dieckmann, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island, share insights into how their respective properties are helping shape the next chapter of luxury hospitality in the region.

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08/06/2026

Gensler announced the completion of a new 25,000-square-meter workplace for a leading professional services client in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!

Located in Laysen Valley and spanning 12 floors, the project establishes a new benchmark for workplace design in the Kingdom

05/06/2026

An oil terminal in Oman was hit by an explosion as military exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah resumed along the Lebanon-Israel border.

Authorities in confirmed investigations are underway following the blast, which affected infrastructure linked to the country’s energy sector.

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05/06/2026

2025 was confirmed as the third-warmest year on record.

Dr. Rafael Santiago, Acting Chief Researcher of the Advanced Materials Research Center at TII, shares insights on why we need to rethink global cooling in an era of extreme heat.

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