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“KAUST discusses the future of low-emission, high-performance cement

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King Abdullah University concludes a workshop for the Low Emission Cement Initiative and discusses ways to decarbonize the sector.

11/12/2025

Residential program

“Al Diriyah signs SAR 5.75 billion construction contract to develop Al Diriyah Arena project

A 20,000-seat, 74,000-square-meter arena with parking for more than 4,000 cars, with a design inspired by Najdi heritage.

Residential program

More than 97 thousand tons of construction and demolition waste recycled in Dammam

Within six months, the municipality requires a disposal certificate and supplies waste to a recycling plant with an operational capacity of 10,000 tons per day.

Tabuk Municipality announces an investment opportunity to operate and maintain the construction and demolition waste treatment plant in the region

A 227,668 sqm investment opportunity with a 20-year contract for the treatment of construction waste; bid opening July 29, 2025.

Contracting - Construction

Saudi Arabia's construction sector. Trillion-dollar leaps in the coming years

Expected construction contracts worth $1.6-1.8 trillion and construction output to grow to SAR 716.2 billion by 2029

8 requirements for covering balconies in buildings Full guide

The guide requires the design to be approved by the municipality and the use of materials that conform to the specifications, while authorizing any modifications to the facades.

National Housing Company

«National Housing signs agreement with Atlas Elevators to implement Al Forsan project

A one-year agreement for the supply and installation of elevators in the Al Forsan project through the contractor «Al Sabaq Al Arabi» for an unspecified value.

Real estate pioneers showcase their experiences at the «Real Estate and Contracting Week» at the Enterprise Support Center in Jeddah

Monsha'at organizes workshops and consultation sessions at the Jeddah Enterprise Support Center to empower entrepreneurs and expand the network of the real estate and contracting sectors.

Terracotta buildings are a vibrant story of heritage architecture

It combines traditional building techniques and local materials, and is being restored to enhance its cultural value and attract tourists.

Residential program

Stone masonry... A traditional craft that brings wells back to life in Al Jouf

Sakaka's Salma well, restored with stone and palm trunks, showcases traditional water extraction techniques and attracts visitors.

Franchising - Facilities

«Monsha'at launches real estate and contracting week next Sunday

Events from June 29 to July 3 at the Enterprise Support Centers in Riyadh, Madinah, Jeddah and Khobar, including workshops, consultations and investment opportunities.

Cement prices fall

Saudi cement sales exceed 22 million tons in 5 months

Total sales grew 13.1% to 22.49 million tons, domestic sales 21.85 million tons, and exports fell 11.4%.

Alternatives to steel Are they changing the rules for building structures?

A review of applications of engineered wood, polymer fibers, and bamboo as practical alternatives to steel with advantages and limitations

Concrete prices rise, cement and block prices diverge in May

GASTAT records increases for concrete and variations in cement and block prices during May 2025

Building and Construction - Construction Techniques

Artificial Intelligence on Construction Sites Precision accuracy and real-time quality control

Utilizing smart cameras, triple scanning and predictive analytics to improve quality and manage resources in real time

Steel Prices - Rebar

Steel and electrical wire prices fall in May; timber prices vary

GASTAT: Most categories of rebar and electrical cables fell in May while timber was mixed.

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