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Modon Elsewedy Industrial development to build industrial zone in Ras EL Hekma

Modon, Egypt’s Elsewedy to develop industrial zone in Ras El Hekma

Spanning 170.8 million square metres, Ras El Hekma is set to be a fully functional, smart, sustainable, and inclusive urban community

Travel time reduced: Dubai’s new 3 lane bridge to handle 4,800 cars per hour

The bridge not only expedites the flow of traffic but also facilitates movement right from the Infinity Bridge via Al Mina Street to Sheikh Rashid Road

Sheikh Zayed Road expansion: 3,200 cars to be accommodated per hour

The road adjacent to the Financial Centre Metro Station has been expanded in the direction heading towards Abu Dhabi

Musk’s Starlink, India’s Reliance sign surprise satellite internet deal

The deal follows a similar partnership announcement between Starlink and India’s No. 2 telecom player Bharti Airtel a day before

RTA planning new Dubai Metro Gold Line

It will help ease the pressure on the Red Line and improve accessibility between the older part of Dubai and the newer residential and commercial developments

DP World, Mawani inaugurate SAR3bn terminal in Jeddah

The expansion has also introduced automated and electrified yard cranes, while the number of quay cranes is set to increase from 14 to 17 by the end of 2025, and eventually to 22 as capacity expands to 5 million TEUs

Travel time reduced: Dubai’s RTA to upgrade roads in Business Bay, other areas

Traffic routes will be adjusted to improve flow just before the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Mustaqbal Street

Dubai Holding and RTA ink Dhs6bn deal for traffic enhancement Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Holding, RTA ink Dhs6bn road enhancement deal for these areas

The agreement covers Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Production City, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah and International City (Phase 3)

ADQ, Plenary Group launch infrastructure development, investment platform Christopher Pike/ Getty Images/ Image for illustrative purposes

ADQ, Plenary Group launch infrastructure development, investment platform

Plenary Middle East will focus on public and social infrastructure opportunities across the Middle East and Central Asia

Dubai: New traffic signal control system to reduce congestion by 20%

This is expected to play a key role in reducing the duration of commutes

Dubai road upgrade: Expansion, new traffic lights to ease vehicle flow

The RTA, in January, also approved Dhs1.5bn for the Al Fay Street Development Project

KAFD Metro Station ©Hufton+Crow/ UK Architects. Design: Zaha Hadid Architects

Designing cities: UK architects support the Middle East’s urban transformation

From sustainable projects like Masdar City and innovative transport systems, the Gulf region is partnering with UK expertise to achieve its urban ambitions by combining modern design with cultural relevance

Dubai: Kite Beach Street upgraded to reduce traffic flow to 5 mins

This upgrade is part of the RTA’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow across Dubai

ADQ, International Finance Corporation to advance development projects

ADQ, International Finance Corporation to advance development projects

ADQ and IFC will explore co-investment opportunities, leveraging IFC’s capital mobilisation expertise and ADQ’s infrastructure and supply chain capabilities

50 Dubai locations improve traffic flow for drivers

The improvements were carried out to coincide with the city’s urban expansion

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Video: 4 new Dubai road projects to ease traffic, add more parking spaces

These upcoming initiatives aim to enhance traffic flow at key entrances and exits in Dubai

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Bahrain International Airport kicks off runway maintenance plan

The initial phase of the plan includes several crucial maintenance tasks, including rubber removal, friction testing, asphalt patching and runway remarking

Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road: What the RTA is doing to reduce traffic

These developments aim to enhance both capacity and efficiency on this critical road in Dubai

Dubai’s real estate sector sees transactions hit Dhs761bn in 2024

Revealed: Number of people who relocated to Dubai in 2024

This reinforced the ongoing increase in the demand for residential units

Dubai’s latest road project to ease traffic, serve 600,000 people

Dubai’s latest road project to ease traffic, serve 600,000 people

It includes the development of five key intersections featuring 13,500 metres of bridges and 12,900 metres of roads

contracts awarded for phase 2 of al mamzar beach development project image courtesy WAM Dubai Municipality

Dubai awards contracts for phase 2 of Al Mamzar Beach Development Project

The first phase of the development, work on which commenced in June last year, has achieved 45 per cent completion

ADFD provides additional $40m loan for Maldives Airport Expansion

ADFD provides additional $40m loan for Maldives Airport Expansion

The Velana International Airport expansion includes the addition of up to 26 aircraft gates and a new terminal building for international flights

Dubai's RTA opens key bridge as part of major Hessa Street overhaul

Dubai: RTA opens key bridge as part of major Hessa Street overhaul

The newly completed bridge has reduced travel time from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road from 15 minutes to three minutes

AD Ports Group awards construction contract for new terminal in Egypt image WAM for illustrative purposes

AD Ports Group awards construction contract for new terminal in Egypt

The Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal project is expected to play a pivotal role in Egypt’s maritime infrastructure development

DP World begins dredging work at Sengal's Port of Ndayane

DP World begins dredging work at Sengal’s Port of Ndayane

The port is expected to boost Senegal’s GDP by 3 per cent, increasing trade flows and potentially adding $15 bn in trade value by 2035

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates CMA Terminals Khalifa Port image courtesy wam

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates CMA Terminals Khalifa Port

With the addition of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, the facility’s annual container capacity has surged by 23 per cent, bringing the total to almost 10 million TEUs

Josine Heijmans-Senior Vice President-dmg events shares insights on the impact of events such as Big 5 on the construction and infrastructure sectors in the region

How Big 5 has impacted the future of construction in the region

As the largest and most influential gathering of construction professionals in the region, Big 5 Global has been fostering collaboration to shape the future of sector, says dmg Events’ Josine Heijmans

Parsons wins contract for RCRC Road Program Phase in Riyadh Image supplied

Parsons wins $53m 3-year contract for roads programme in Riyadh

Parsons currently has more than 50 active projects in Saudi Arabia

BCG Insights: Building a greener future for the Middle East

Insights: Building a greener future for the Middle East

We explore how emissions performance management is paving the way for the Middle East’s urban projects

Dubai road development plan project being reviewed by Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan courtesy WAM

How Dubai’s Dhs16bn mega road development plan will ease traffic

The Main Roads Development Plan for 2024-2027 includes 22 strategic projects across Dubai’s road network