Dubai opens 1,650-m-long Al Khaleej Street Tunnel network

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened the 1,650-m-long Al Khaleej Street Tunnel in a significant addition to Deira’s road network. Extending from the Infinity Bridge ramp to Al Wuheida Street intersection, it features three lanes in each direction with a capacity of 12,000 vehicles per hour. ...

Abu Dhabi to open $237m Ramhan Island bridge project next year

Abu Dhabi authorities have announced plans to open a seven-bridge network connecting Ramhan and Jubail islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Highway (E12) in Q2 2027. Spanning over 166,000 sq m, the AED872 million ($237 million) project will include three tunnels, ramps and roads as well as utility corridors ...

Oman awards key contract to build roads in Duqm region

Oman has announced the awarding of a contract to build roads and supporting infrastructure at the Fisheries Industries Zone in Duqm, said a report. The scope of work includes development of an internal road network spanning 8.7km as well as two roundabouts. ...

RTA completes Al Satwa Roundabout conversion

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed converting Al Satwa Roundabout into a signalised intersection, alongside associated road and infrastructure enhancements. The design also improves bus movement and access into and out of the area, which reduces delays and supports smoother public transport operation. ...

Saudi Arabia accelerates housing, rail and metro expansion

Saudi Arabia is accelerating its housing, transport and urban development programmes, with more than 63,000 Saudi families becoming first-time homeowners in the first half of 2026 and Riyadh advancing a wide range of infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility, expanding residential options and supporting the capital’s long-term growth....

Ashghal launches $114m roads, infrastructure projects in Qatar

Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has begun construction of the second phase of a roads and infrastructure project in Izghawa and Al Thumaid. The scope of work includes infrastructure and road services for about 771 plots, as well as 23 km of roads and 30 km of pedestrian and cycling paths. ...

Abu Dhabi announces major upgrades to Mussafah Road

Abu Dhabi has announced plans to upgrade key roads in Mussafah, improving journeys between the industrial area, Mohamed Bin Zayed City and Zayed City. The scope of work includes upgrades to four interchanges along E30 as well as plans for building two new bridges. ...

RTA awards $316m contracts for Al Meydan Street Development Project

Saudi RGA outlines key routes linking Riyadh to Hail heritage sites

The Roads General Authority (RGA) has outlined two main routes linking Riyadh to Hail as part of its efforts to improve access to one of the kingdom's major tourism destinations located in the northwestern region, known for its mountain landscapes and historical sites....

Oman pushes ahead with $273m road infrastructure programme

Oman has begun implementing RO105 million ($273 million) road projects in North A'Sharqiyah Governorate as it expands the country's transport infrastructure under its Vision 2040 strategy. These include building of new roads, expansion of existing network and the dualisation of key highways. ...

Bahrain pushes ahead with Muharraq city redevelopment plan

Bahrain is accelerating the redevelopment of Muharraq, rolling out infrastructure and public space upgrades as part of a wider strategy to revitalise one of the kingdom's most historic cities. The scope of work includes road development as well as upgrade of stormwater drainage and utility networks. ...

Saudi Arabia road development gains pace with 40 new projects

Road development activities in Saudi Arabia gathered pace during the first half of 2026 with the rollout of new projects and advanced technologies across the kingdom's transport network. A total of 40 new road projects covering Makkah, Madinah and Qassim region were inaugurated this year....

RCRC starts work on major intersection in Riyadh city

Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that it has started work on the Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road at its intersection with Khalid bin Al Waleed Road in the Saudi capital. Extending 9km, the project is part of RCRC’s ongoing efforts to upgrade key traffic corridors....

RTA completes 17 km road maintenance works across Dubai

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed maintenance and rehabilitation works spanning 17 km of asphalt roads across nine streets and six areas in Dubai early this month. The works covered highways, freeways and internal roads in key industrial, commercial and residential areas. ...

Qatar completes major road infrastructure upgrade programme

Qatar has announced the completion of all works under the seventh phase of its Western Areas Road Improvement Project. The works included construction of permanent roads, the implementation of infrastructure and landscaping improvements as well as provision of parking facilities....

Sharjah Ruler announces $204m new roads linking with Dubai

Sharjah has announced a series of projects to construct and develop internal and main roads linking the emirates of Sharjah and Dubai at a cost of AED750 million ($204.22 million)....

Work starts on Riyadh Ring Road Axes Development project

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that work has started on a major road project being developed as part of the second package of the Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program. The scope of work includes construction of four main bridges and three-lane roads in the Saudi capital. ...

Dubai RTA signs co-operation agreement with Union Properties

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a co-operation agreement with leading Dubai developer Union Properties aimed at strengthening collaboration in the management and regulation of road right-of-way within Union Properties’ development areas. ...

Makkah Municipality improves over 1 million sqm of roads

The Makkah Municipality has achieved significant infrastructure and urban development milestones in 2025, including the rehabilitation of over one million square metres of roads....

Sultan Haitham City awards three new construction tenders

Sultan Haitham City, a mega development in Muscat, has issued three new construction tenders under Package Nine of its development programme that involves streetscaping and landscaping of main roads and construction of the city’s Central Park and Wadi, said a report. ...