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February 17, 2026

Engineering

Egis has been named the project management consultant for the final stage of Phase 1 at Kuwait's Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port. The firm will supervise marine and onshore works to ensure the site on Boubyan Island becomes fully operational. This is a key part of Kuwait Vision 2035, aimed at transforming the nation into a major regional trade hub in partnership with China Communications Construction Company
MERED and EMSTEEL have launched a sustainable construction partnership to pilot high-strength steel solutions in the UAE real estate market. Signed at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the deal focuses on improving building efficiency and reducing material waste. The move follows EMSTEEL receiving the prestigious Diamond Sustainability Label for its environmental leadership.
A new joint venture in Saudi Arabia has secured its first landmark deal to provide 2.25 GW of smart solar trackers for the Bisha Solar project. Nextpower Arabia, formed by Nextpower and Abunayyan Holding, will supply the equipment to Larsen & Toubro for the massive utility-scale plant in Asir Province. The move supports the Kingdom’s National Renewable Energy Program by shifting manufacturing and supply chain operations to local soil.
A major redevelopment of 75 London Wall is set to begin in the City of London following the appointment of Multiplex as the main contractor. The £250 million contract was awarded by joint venture partners Gamuda Berhad and Castleforge this month. The project will transform the existing site into a £1.2 billion office scheme covering over 450,000sq ft.
Saipem has secured a significant offshore contract valued at approximately 425 million USD for the Sakarya gas field development in the Black Sea. The agreement with Turkish Petroleum OTC involves the extension of the third phase of the project to include the recently discovered Goktepe field. This expansion requires the installation of 153 km of pipelines and subsea structures at depths of 2,200 meters. The project aims to increase production capacity to meet growing energy demands.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has unveiled Package 3 of its massive road development programme. This latest phase involves six major projects with a budget exceeding SAR 8 billion. Aimed at modernising the capital's transport network, the initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 to turn Riyadh into a global logistics and mobility hub. Construction is expected to take between three and four years.

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