Saudi Arabia · Energy & Water
Saudi Arabia qualifies 13 developers for third CCGT IPP round
Stage: Prequalification completed
Saudi Power Procurement Company has qualified 13 Saudi and international companies for the third round of conventional combined-cycle gas-turbine independent power projects. The plants will be developed under build-own-operate structures with long-term power-purchase agreements and readiness for future carbon-capture units.
The individual locations, capacities, investment value, RFP timetable and bid deadline have not been disclosed. The qualified field includes TAQA, ACWA Power, EDF, KEPCO, Mitsubishi Power, PowerChina and Sumitomo alongside Saudi developers and utilities.
What to watch: Project locations and capacities, RFP issuance, bid deadlines, consortium formation, project-finance mandates, turbine and EPC procurement, grid-connection packages and carbon-capture requirements.
Updated 28 September 2026
United Arab Emirates · Oil & Gas
Kalpataru wins UAE gas-pipeline EPC contract
Stage: EPC letter of award
Kalpataru Projects International has received a letter of award for engineering, procurement and construction of a gas pipeline in the UAE. KPIL classifies the order as “major”, indicating a value above INR40bn, or approximately US$470mn.
The client, route, location, pipeline length, capacity and delivery schedule were not disclosed. Further information will determine the likely scale of materials, equipment, civil works and specialist pipeline-service opportunities.
What to watch: Contract signing, client and route disclosure, mobilisation, pipe and valve procurement, compression and control systems, civil works, testing, specialist subcontracting and the delivery timetable.
Updated 28 September 2026
Qatar · Industrial
QFZ and Aethon explore advanced pipe manufacturing hub
Stage: MoU / feasibility
Qatar Free Zones Authority and Aethon International QFZ LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a regional manufacturing hub in Qatar’s free zones for high-performance, corrosion-resistant pipes, alongside an innovation centre. Falcon Pipe Industries is expected to become the operating vehicle after incorporation and accession to the agreement. The investment value, production capacity, site and delivery timetable were not disclosed.
What to watch: Feasibility results, site allocation, incorporation of Falcon Pipe Industries, investment value and capacity, licences, design and consultancy appointments, factory EPC and equipment packages, utilities, logistics and local supplier appointments.
Updated 25 September 2026
United Arab Emirates · Transport
Fujairah and Etihad Rail advance second-phase railway planning
Stage: Planning / coordination
Fujairah Municipality and Etihad Rail have reviewed future route development and second-phase railway updates, with a focus on integrating rail infrastructure with the emirate’s urban plans and improving passenger and freight connectivity. The parties did not disclose a package value, detailed scope or tender timetable.
What to watch: Route confirmation, station and logistics-hub scope, land and interface approvals, design consultancy, enabling works, civil and systems packages, procurement strategy and tender schedules.
Updated 25 September 2026
Bahrain · Real Estate & Tourism
Bahrain advances Muharraq and Manama heritage redevelopment
Stage: Implementation / redevelopment
Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister has reviewed implementation of the Muharraq City Development Plan and the redevelopment of the historic Manama Souq, calling for coordinated and accelerated delivery while preserving the areas’ heritage character. No new package value, procurement timetable or completion date was disclosed.
What to watch: Phased restoration and public-realm packages, roads and utilities, consultant appointments, heritage specialists, construction tenders, approved budgets, delivery schedules and contractor appointments.
Updated 25 September 2026
Oman · Oil & Gas
PDO launches 274-well drilling programme with Weatherford
Stage: Main drilling contract awarded
Petroleum Development Oman has awarded Weatherford a three-year integrated drilling services contract covering 274 oil-production and water-injection wells in the Marmul and Greater Saqr areas. The contract value has not been disclosed, but the scale and duration of the programme could generate continuing demand across the upstream supply chain.
What to watch: Drilling equipment and materials, specialist well services, logistics and field support, subcontracting, local supplier appointments and other packages emerging during the three-year programme.
Updated 22 September 2026
Bahrain · Oil & Gas
Bapco Upstream seeks low-voltage cable suppliers
Stage: Tender
Bapco Upstream has launched a tender for the supply of low-voltage cables for its Bahrain operations. The procurement, reference 427/2026/BTB (TP-1374-2026), has a stated contract duration of 90 days and is scheduled to close on 7 October 2026.
What to watch: Tender clarifications, bidder participation, deadline changes, contract award and related electrical, maintenance or field-support procurement.
Updated 22 September 2026
United Arab Emirates · Real Estate & Tourism
Cosmo advances AED6bn The Wadi development on Yas Island
Stage: Development launch
Cosmo Developments has launched The Wadi, an AED6bn mixed-use waterfront development on Yas Island covering about 140,700 sq m. The scheme is planned to include approximately 3,950 residences alongside hotel, commercial, leisure, sports, landscaped and marina facilities.
What to watch: Design and consultant appointments, enabling works, infrastructure and marina packages, main construction contracts, hotel packages, MEP, façades, landscaping and specialist works.
Updated 19 September 2026
United Arab Emirates · Real Estate & Tourism
Aldar advances AED100bn Marsa Al Saadiyat with Talay launch
Stage: Development launch
Aldar has launched Talay, the first residential community within the AED100bn Marsa Al Saadiyat waterfront masterplan in Abu Dhabi. Talay comprises 351 villas, while the wider development includes major waterfront, beach and community infrastructure.
What to watch: Consultant appointments, enabling works, infrastructure packages and main construction tenders for Talay and subsequent Marsa Al Saadiyat phases.
Updated 19 September 2026
Kuwait · Infrastructure
Kuwait advances major Al-Salmi border crossing expansion
Stage: Planning / approvals
Kuwait has advanced plans to expand the Al-Salmi border crossing by approximately one million square metres, taking the overall site to about 2.34 million sq m. The additional land is planned for storage facilities and supporting border-crossing infrastructure and services.
What to watch: Environmental approvals, detailed design, infrastructure scope, project value and procurement of buildings, roads, utilities, logistics and storage packages.
Updated 19 September 2026
Saudi Arabia · Industrial Technology
Riyadh Cement adds automated logistics and dispatch technology
Stage: Specialist technology contract awarded
Riyadh Cement Company has awarded Portugal’s Cachapuz – Weighing & Logistics Systems a €279,000 contract to supply, install and commission logistics and dispatch-automation technology. The one-year scope includes SLV Cement Logistics software, a mobile and partner portal, computer-vision safety systems and associated hardware. The specialist award is below the normal project-value threshold but demonstrates a route for international industrial-technology suppliers.
What to watch: Commissioning progress, integration with the wider Lighthouse digitalisation programme and additional automation, sensors, cybersecurity and industrial-software packages.
Updated 15 September 2026
Saudi Arabia · Mining & Nuclear
Saudi Arabia identifies 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing material
Stage: Resource discovery announced
Saudi Arabia has identified approximately 110 million tonnes of raw material containing uranium concentrations in the Medina region. The discovery was announced by the energy minister during the IAEA General Conference in Vienna. No mine-development programme, investment value, licence round or procurement package has yet been confirmed.
What to watch: Resource-definition work, exploration licences, technical studies, development partners and future mining or processing packages.
Updated 15 September 2026