4 Jun 2026 · Qatar · Infrastructure
Qatar has reported a sharp increase in government procurement activity, with the total value of tenders and bids issued during the first quarter of 2026 reaching QR8.6 billion (approximately US$2.36 billion). According to the Ministry of Finance, the number of projects increased by 22 percent…
4 Jun 2026 · Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates · Infrastructure, Transport
The Gulf's long-awaited railway network has taken a major step forward after Saudi Arabia launched a consultancy tender for the design of its section of the GCC Railway Project, one of the region's largest cross-border infrastructure initiatives, according to MEED. The railway will eventually span…
1 Jun 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Transport
The UAE has accelerated procurement linked to Etihad Rail and associated freight corridors as the federation pushes to strengthen industrial connectivity and regional trade integration. The projects are expected to support cargo transport between ports, industrial zones and neighbouring Gulf states while laying the groundwork…
1 Jun 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Infrastructure
Dubai has launched a new wave of maritime and coastal infrastructure tenders as the emirate prepares for rising tourism and residential demand along its waterfront developments. Industry executives said procurement packages linked to marinas, coastal protection systems and waterfront transport facilities had increased sharply over…
1 Jun 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Energy & Water, Renewable Energy
Sharjah has intensified procurement linked to waste-to-energy infrastructure as the emirate expands efforts to position itself as one of the Gulf’s leading centres for environmental sustainability and circular economy development. Industry executives said new tenders covered processing facilities, energy systems and municipal waste infrastructure tied…
1 Jun 2026 · Qatar · Industrial, Infrastructure, Transport
Qatar has intensified procurement linked to freight rail and industrial logistics infrastructure as authorities seek to strengthen connections between ports, industrial zones and manufacturing facilities across the country. The projects include rail-linked logistics terminals, freight handling systems and industrial transport corridors designed to reduce trucking…
1 Jun 2026 · Oman · Industrial
Oman has intensified procurement linked to mining infrastructure and mineral-processing facilities as authorities seek to develop new industrial sectors beyond hydrocarbons. The projects include transport infrastructure, processing facilities and export systems tied to copper, gypsum, limestone and other mineral resources across the country. Industry executives…
1 Jun 2026 · Kuwait · Industrial, Infrastructure
Kuwait has accelerated procurement linked to desalination plants, wastewater treatment facilities and water-distribution systems as authorities seek to strengthen long-term water security amid rising urban demand and climate stress. The projects include advanced desalination technologies, pipeline networks and wastewater recycling infrastructure aimed at improving efficiency…
1 Jun 2026 · Saudi Arabia · Real Estate & Tourism
Saudi Arabia is accelerating procurement linked to Riyadh’s Sports Boulevard development as the kingdom intensifies preparations for Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The project, which aims to create a vast network of sports, cycling and recreational infrastructure across the capital, has become…
1 Jun 2026 · Saudi Arabia · Real Estate & Tourism
Saudi Arabia has intensified tender activity linked to The Rig Resort, an offshore tourism project near Dammam that aims to transform a former oil platform concept into a luxury leisure destination in the Arabian Gulf. The development reflects Riyadh’s continued effort to reposition parts of…