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  • Ma’aden awards SAR 105 Million construction contract to Darkstone Company

    Ma’aden Gold and Base Metals Company (MGBM) awarded the Procurement and Construction contract of the stage 02 project to Darkstone Arabia Ltd company and the Engineering assigned to ATC Williams to aid in designing the tailings and water management system.

  • Video reveals construction progress on The Red Sea tourist development

    RSG has shared a video capturing the The Red Sea tourist development taking shape in Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi miner Amak’s plant in final stages of construction

    Leading Saudi miner Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company (Amak) has announced that its new plant - mainly aimed at production of copper and zinc concentrates - is in its final stages of construction. Preparatory works are currently under way to start the cold commissioning of the processing plant, said Amak in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul.

  • ACWA Power signs deal with Chinese-Saudi consortium for desalination plant construction

    A huge desalination plant on the Red Sea coast is a step closer to being built afer a Chinese-Saudi consortium was awarded the construction contract for the SR2.54 billion ($677 million) project. Saudi firm ACWA Power — the company leading the plant’s development — signed the deal with the group which includes Beijing-based Power China, Qingdao-headquarted SEPCOIII, and Riyadh-located Wetico, at a special ceremony in the Kingdom. The Rabigh 4 Independent Water Plant is set to be built in Saudi Arabia’s Western province, and will mainly serve the Makkah and Madinah regions.

  • Tourism, construction boost Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector in June -PMI

    Non-oil business activity in Saudi Arabia surged in June, supported by strength in construction and tourism, a survey showed on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 59.6 in June, from 58.5 in May, and was well above the 50 mark that signals growth in activity. The sub-index for output surged to 66.1, from 61.7 in May and the fastest pace of growth since March 2015.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Construction Surge Triggers Supply Chain Concerns

    Saudi Arabia has the largest hotel construction activity in the Middle East and Africa region, followed by United Arab Emirates, according to hotel research firm STR. Saudi Arabia topped the regional list with 42,033 hotel rooms in March, followed by United Arab Emirates with 22,324 rooms.

  • Most influential Arabs of 2023 in the construction landscape

    The Arab world has witnessed the emergence of numerous remarkable individuals who have made indelible impressions on the international stage. Whether in politics, business, arts, or sports, Arab personalities have played pivotal roles in society and garnered widespread acclaim for their remarkable accomplishments.

  • China resumes construction of military base in UAE, defying US objections

    According to the Washington Post, leaked US intelligence documents that it obtained reportedly show that Chinese plans to continue construction in its military base in the UAE have gone ahead. The suspected Chinese military facility at Khalifa port near Abu Dhabi is part of plans to create a global network of military facilities at ports across the Middle East, south-east Asia, and Africa by 2030, labelled 'project 141.'

  • Uncovering the untold story: Rise of project management professionals in Saudi’s billion-dollar construction boom

    For Saudis in particular, make sure to gain experience in the field, practice communication and delegation, and build a strong network of contacts. Additionally, it is important to acknowledge and appreciate the culture and traditions of Saudi Arabia in order to use these traditional principles of resourcefulness, wisdom, and leadership to manage projects. Combined with a strong foundation of experience in project management, these characteristics will help you make the greatest impact on the future of our country.

  • Top 12 construction contracts in Q1 2023: ADNOC, Red Sea Global, AECOM, CSCEC, and more

    LWK + Partners, Egis, Qiddiya, and SSH are among the firms involved with construction contracts in the Middle East last month