Construction & Real Estate

GCC industrial investments hit $426bn across nearly 22,000 factories

The GCC countries have built an investment base of $426 billion across nearly 22,000 factories, contributing 13% of regional GDP in 2025, said a report. About 40% of the industrial investments are concentrated in key sectors such as plastics, refined petroleum products, aluminium and iron and steel. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai's GDP reaches $129bn in H1 2026

Dubai’s economy reached AED473 billion ($129 billion) in the first half of 2026, driven by strong performance across key sectors, including financial and insurance services, healthcare, information and communication, and construction....

Construction & Real Estate

Al Mouj Muscat adds $2.3bn to Oman's GDP in 20 years, says study

Al Mouj Muscat, Oman's flagship integrated tourism destination, has contributed $2.3 billion to the sultanate's GDP over the past two decades, said a study, adding that it had evolved from a pioneering waterfront development into one of the region's most mature integrated destinations. ...