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ABu Dhabi Airports live test at Terminal A image courtesy WAM

Abu Dhabi Airports preps for Terminal A opening with largest live trial

Terminal A has the capability to handle 45 million passengers per year, and process 11,000 passengers per hour

Saudi real estate - EJAR

Saudi Arabia’s real estate, infrastructure projects hit $1.25tn

NEOM, the $500bn megacity, is progressing rapidly, with $70bn of projects now awarded, 45 per cent of which has been completed

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UAE opens new arterial road E611 to enhance commute to Dubai, Abu Dhabi

This latest addition to the UAE’s road infrastructure was opened to coincide with the start of the new academic year, in order to facilitate traffic flow

Tabreed UAE

Tabreed named preferred bidder for one of India’s largest district cooling projects in Hyderabad

Tabreed was selected by the state government’s infrastructure development arm to provide district cooling services to Hyderabad Pharma City

Etihad Rail

Oman-Etihad Rail invites applicants for freight facilities works; 7 facts about the JV

The GCC railway project will include a line connecting Oman’s Suhar to UAE capital Abu Dhabi

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UAE announces national programme for infrastructure development

Salamah 365 is a transformational project under the performance agreements signed by federal authorities in 2022

non-oil trade boosts UAE Economy

Sheikh Mohammed announces major urban planning law for Dubai

The new urban planning law seeks to develop an integrated and effective system for the emirate

Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Improvement Project _ Image courtesy RTA

RTA completes Dubai-Al Ain Road improvement project, four bridges built

The second and final phase included the construction of a two-lane bridge stretching 988 metres with a free left turn for traffic incoming from Nadd Al Hamar Road in the direction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road

Dubai to expand ev charging infrastructure Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai’s plan to increase EV charging stations gains momentum

With the emirate’s focus on green mobility, DEWA aims to grow the city’s network of public EV charging stations by 170 per cent in less than three years.

Dubai RTA awarded contract for Garn Al Sabkha Street Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project Image RTA

Dubai: Dhs374m road project to enable smooth traffic flow, support population growth

The scope of the project covers the construction of four bridges, spanning 3,000 metres capable of carrying 17,600 vehicles per hour

Sheikh Hamdan approves Dhs80bn sewerage system and new Dubai SME strategyImage Twitter Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan approves new Dhs80bn advanced sewerage system for Dubai

Dubai Municipality will partner with private sector companies to implement the sewerage system

NEOM construction progress

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM gets $5.6bn to build workforce housing

The scope of the agreement will cover elements of design, finance, build, operations and maintenance of the housing communities

PALM JEBEL ALI

Palm Jebel Ali greenlit by Sheikh Mohammed as part of Dubai 2040 Urban Plan

Palm Jebel Ali, in its scope is twice the size of the iconic Palm Jumeirah and is part of the portfolio of projects being developed by Nakheel

Saudi SEZs

New Saudi SEZs attract $12.6bn from maritime, mining, manufacturing, logistics sectors

The Saudi SEZs offer competitive corporate tax rates, exemption from customs duties on imports, production inputs, machinery and raw materials, and 100 per cent foreign ownership of companies

Port of NEOM open for business photo courtesy NEOM

Saudi Arabia’s Duba Port is now called Port of NEOM

When completed, the port will operate at net carbon zero levels with 100 per cent renewable energy at source

Tecom Group Q1 Dubai-Media-City_web

TECOM Group’s Q1 2023 net profit rises 34% to Dhs255m

The group’s Q1 revenue touched Dhs514m, a 6 per cent year-on-year increase on the back of sustained occupancy levels and high retention rates

Borouge building material

Borouge supplies materials worth $26.5m to mega projects in MEA

The company’s materials contribute to reducing carbon emissions generated during the manufacturing process of the pipes and their operational lifespan

AD Ports Group Egypt Photo WAM

AD Ports Group inks 30-year deal to develop, operate port in Egypt

AD Ports Group will invest up to $200m in superstructure and equipment, buildings, and other real estate facilities and utilities’ network inside the concession area

Drydocks World now an affiliate of Dubai Ports Authority media centre

New law establishes Drydocks World as Dubai Ports Authority affiliate

The law outlines the authority’s responsibilities, including planning and policy development for overseeing the emirate’s seaports and terminals

Ras Al Khaimah to launch Digital Assets Oasis

Ras Al Khaimah to open world’s first free zone for digital and virtual asset companies

RAK Digital Assets Oasis will open for applications in Q2 2023

Museum of the future turns one

Dubai’s Museum of the Future turns one, here are its key milestones

The Museum of the Future has welcomed more than a million visitors since it opened last February

Dubai Future Foundation Signs Agreement to Launch Senseable City Lab at WGS Photo courtesy Dubai Media Office

Dubai Future Foundation, MIT to launch region’s first Senseable City Lab

The global MIT initiative researches and trials pilot projects for planning urbanisation and growth of cities

Aqaba cruise terminal inauguratedAqaba cruise terminal inaugurated - AD Ports Group to operate and manage it

AD Ports Group, Aqaba Development Corporation inaugurate Aqaba Cruise Terminal

The new terminal marks the launch of the first of five strategic mega projects planned between AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation

Dubai's RTA opens Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street, two bridges to ease traffic

Dubai’s RTA opens Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street, two bridges to ease traffic

The project serves Dubai Silicon Oasis, over 25 universities and colleges, and a student population of 27,500 in addition to the surrounding developments

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Hatta Water Reservoir project is 76.8% complete: DEWA

The project is expected to be completed in April this year

Metal park Kezad

New Metal Park breaks ground at KEZAD

Covering a total land area of 450,000 square metres, the park will have state-of-the-art facilities to support storage and handling, processing, and fabrication activities

RTA announces opening of Phase- I of Sheikh Rashid-bin Saeed Corridor Project

Phase I of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Project opens

Upon the completion of the two phases, the capacity of Ras Al Khor Road will jump to 10,000 vehicles per hour

Sheikh Mohammed approves second phase of Dubai 2040 urban development plan

Sheikh Mohammed approves second phase of Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan

The master plan calls for developing a 20-minute city where residents can reach their destinations within a third of an hour, either on foot or by bicycle

Sheikh Mohammed approves plan to develop countryside in Dubai pic_dubai media office

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai Countryside and Rural Areas Development Master Plan

The master plan will establish a distinct identity for each district, support farmers to sell their local products, and transform Dubai’s rural areas into key tourist destinations

AD Ports, CHEC sign deal

AD Ports Group, China Harbour Engineering Company to jointly build topside infrastructure

The agreement includes the development of the first net zero carbon administration building to be constructed for the joint venture