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NEOM launches members-only club Xaynor

With its untouched seafront location, Xaynor will offer club members an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, and recharge in a secluded, exclusive environment

Saudi Arabia visitors cross 100 million

Saudi Arabia visited by 100 million tourists in 2023

The kingdom aims to attract 150 million tourists by 2030, with 80 million domestic and 70 million international tourists

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Jeddah Central signs SAR12bn contract to develop architectural landmarks

The Jeddah Central Development Company is a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned developer, mandated with redeveloping Saudi Arabia’s historic city

Road-toll operator Salik to build two new toll gates in Dubai

This is where Dubai’s new Salik gates will be located

The two gates will be located at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road, and Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road

Hatta Beach project and other projects approved by Sheikh Hamdan Image courtesy X Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan approves Hatta Beach Project, private school and council to be set up

Hatta Beach will stretch across 10,000 square metres alongside an artificial lake and will feature a host of amenities and services for visitors

Some roads in Dubai will have new names here's why

You will soon be able to suggest new names for Dubai roads, here’s how

Steps to engage and involve community members and accept proposals from them for new road names will start in the upcoming phases of the initiative

Etihad Rail

Etihad Rail: 9 amazing facts about this growing network

The UAE’s national rail network has made great strides since the project’s inception in 2016

NEOM - UTAMO

Saudi’s Neom announces new destination for art and entertainment

Set to be built along the Gulf of Aqaba, Utamo, is crafted as an immersive destination for art and entertainment

Dubai

Dubai safety inspections target almost 15,000 construction sites

The safety campaign in Dubai throughout this year has targeted all engineers, consultants, supervisors, workers and consulting companies present at these sites

DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to operate and modernise the multi-purpose Dar es Salaam Port Image WAM

DP World signs 30-year concession to operate multi-purpose Dar Es Salaam Port

DP World will initially invest more than $250m to upgrade the port and the investment could increase to $1bn during the concession period

Acciona's Julio de la Rosa on regenerative infrastructure

Acciona’s Julio de la Rosa on why regenerative infrastructure promotes sustainability

ACCIONA ME’s director of Water Solutions explains how regenerative infrastructure actively contributes to ecological restoration and social wellbeing

Saudi Arabia launches Ardara and AlWadi Image Supplied

Saudi Arabia launches ARDARA and lifestyle destination AlWadi in Abha region

ARDARA aims to provide investment and partnership opportunities for investors in hospitality, arts, culture, food and agriculture, retail and entertainment

Image courtesy Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global reveals airport facelift as first project in expanded portfolio

Red Sea Global has been commissioned to carry out refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport in Saudi Arabia

PIF launches Al Balad Development Company to develop Jeddha Historic District Image courtesy PIF X

Saudi’s PIF sets up Al Balad Development Company to transform Jeddah’s historic district

The company will follow leading urban planning and environmental sustainability standards to preserve the area’s unique heritage

RTA awards project for Hessa Street Improvement project Image RTA Dubai Media Office

Hessa Street capacity to double; RTA awards Dhs689m contract for major revamp

The project will double the lanes on Hessa Street from two to four in each direction and boost its capacity to accommodate 8,000 vehicles per hour

Dubai Municipality completes beautification of four roundabouts Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Municipality completes beautification of these key roundabouts

The Dubai Public Roundabout Beauty Project is aligned with the ‘Art in Public Spaces’ strategy, designed to showcase Dubai’s rich cultural and artistic heritage

ISCD Index 2023 Dubai ranks among top maritime hubs globally Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai retains spot among top five global maritime centres: ISCD Index

Dubai is the only Arab city on the Index that features 20 of the world’s most prominent international maritime centres

RTA cycling tracks in Al Khawaneej and Mushrif 90% complete Image Dubai Media Office RTA

Dubai: Construction on these key cycling tracks 90% complete, says RTA

The project, part of RTA’s master plan for jogging and cycling tracks, aims to increase the length of cycling tracks in Dubai to 819 kilometres by 2026

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

E611 road

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

infrastructure development

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