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Decision-ready Gulf construction and supply-chain briefs compiled from official bodies, market operators and established research sources.
MARKET NEWS07.11.2026Gulf Construction Weekly: Logistics Disruption and Cost Divergence Shape Procurement WindowsThis week’s Gulf construction market shows a pattern of moderate cost increases and concentrated logistics risk. Saudi Arabia’s September Construction Cost Index rose 2.2% year-on-year, with equipment rental and timber leading gains in both residential and non-residential sectors. In the UAE, Maersk’s November 6 operational update suspends many bookings through Jebel Ali, Khor Fakkan, and Fujairah, adds a $1,000 per container Strait of Hormuz surcharge, and restricts empty container returns. Qatar’s Ashghal has issued two open tenders covering road and marine works, offering clear participation windows for contractors and suppliers. This issue combines price, logistics, tender, and policy signals to outline actionable procurement and bidding strategies.
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