Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia's cement sales in Q1 down 4.7pc

The cement sales volumes across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia declined by 6.7% y-o-y and 21.3% m-o-m to hit 3.37 MT, reflecting the holiday effect and recent geopolitical developments, according to a new report. The sales volume for the first three months fell by 4.7% y-o-y to 12.76 MT. ...

Construction & Real Estate

SmartCrowd exits DIFC duplex apartment flip at 22.5% above target

SmartCrowd, a key player in the region’s evolving proptech investment landscape, has announced the successful exit of a three-bedroom duplex apartment in global commerce hub Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) following a targeted value-add renovation, achieving a record sale price of AED8.7 million ($2.3 million). ...

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai's property sector rounds off 2025 with record sales

Dubai's property sector capped a historic year in 2025 with both primary and resale markets posting strong gains, while rising property values and accelerated construction activity signalled continued market strength heading into 2026, said a report. ...