25 Aug 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Oil & Gas
ADNOC has awarded US-headquartered McDermott a major offshore engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract as development of the Umm Shaif field moves into another significant execution phase. McDermott announced the award on 24 August 2026, describing it as a “mega” contract, a category it defines…
18 Aug 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Transport
Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority has received six proposals from international engineering and design firms for a contract to study and design the Airport Express Line, a planned metro route linking Dubai International Airport to Al-Maktoum International Airport. The bidders — Aecom with Surbana Jurong,…
15 Aug 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Energy & Water
Dubai Municipality has issued three new tenders for stormwater and sewerage infrastructure serving Hind City, Dubailand and surrounding areas, adding to the growing pipeline of projects being delivered under Dubai's Tasreef drainage programme. The tenders, which are currently open, have a submission deadline of 10…
15 Aug 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Oil & Gas
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has advanced one of the UAE's major offshore gas developments with the award of three EPC packages worth a combined $5.1 billion for the Umm Shaif Gas Cap project. The overall development has a $6.2 billion final investment decision,…
2 Aug 2026 · Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates · Renewable Energy
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are significantly expanding their renewable energy portfolios with the launch of new solar and wind projects exceeding 10 gigawatts (GW) of combined capacity, reinforcing the Gulf's transition toward cleaner energy and creating substantial opportunities for contractors, developers and…
2 Aug 2026 · Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates · Policy, Transport
GCC countries are accelerating investment in alternative transport and energy export corridors as governments expand infrastructure designed to enhance regional connectivity and strengthen the resilience of trade and energy supply chains. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar are advancing a range…
2 Aug 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Technology
The United Arab Emirates has taken another major step in its artificial intelligence strategy with the operational launch of Phase One of the StarGate UAE project, marking the beginning of one of the region's largest AI computing infrastructure developments. The first phase introduces advanced AI-ready…
2 Aug 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Infrastructure, Policy
Abu Dhabi is accelerating private sector participation in public infrastructure with the rollout of a Dh55 billion (US$15 billion) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme comprising 24 major projects spanning transport, utilities, social infrastructure and community development. The ambitious pipeline, announced by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office…
2 Aug 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Oil & Gas
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced a major new offshore development at the Umm Shaif Field, advancing plans to develop the field's gas cap resources as part of the UAE's strategy to increase natural gas production and strengthen long-term energy security. The Umm…
20 Jun 2026 · Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates · Industrial, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Technology
The Gulf's project market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience despite regional uncertainty, with more than $1.26 trillion worth of projects either under execution or in the bidding stage across GCC countries. According to regional project intelligence platform MEED Projects, approximately $943 billion worth of projects…