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Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs3.7bn Dubai road expansion plan

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs3.7bn Dubai road expansion plan

The plan, which will cost $1bn (Dhs3.7bn), encompasses 21 projects in 12 residential, commercial, and industrial areas

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

NMDC Group, Vingroup partner for coastal protection in Vietnam

UAE’s NMDC Group, Vingroup partner for coastal protection in Vietnam

The projects are expected to generate thousands of jobs for local communities, driving economic growth in Vietnam’s coastal regions and providing substantial social benefits

Dubai: RTA awards Dhs696m contract to develop Trade Centre roundabout

RTA awards Dhs696m contract to develop Trade Centre roundabout

The improvements will reduce delay time from 12 minutes to 90 seconds, and cut travel time from Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street from six minutes to one minute

Al Khail Road Development project completed; travel time to reduce by 30%

Al Khail Road Development project completed – travel time to reduce by 30%

The project is part of a initiative to enhance Dubai’s road network, particularly as a support corridor to major highways like Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up company to build staff accommodation

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up company to build staff accommodation

SARCC will revolutionise the accommodation market by developing and operating complexes for staff in Saudi Arabia

RTA awards Dhs600m contract for Oud Metha, Al Asayel road development

RTA awards Dhs600m contract for Oud Metha, Al Asayel road upgrade

The upgrade connects Al Asayel Street to Al Khail Road via Al Nawras Street and provides an exit to Oud Metha and Al Nawras Streets

Dubai Maritime City upgrades double ship handling capacity

Dubai Maritime City upgrades double ship handling capacity

Dubai Maritime City’s ship handling capacity more than doubled from 400 to 1,000 vessels per year

SFD signs loan agreement with dominica

Saudi Fund for Development signs first loan agreement with Dominica

Since its inception, the SFD has supported over 800 projects across 100 countries, with a total funding of $20bn

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ACWA Power, SEWA ink deal for Sharjah’s first independent water project

ACWA Power, a leader in energy transition and a pioneer in green hydrogen, will design, build, own, operate, and maintain the Hamriyah IWP

traffic enhancements at Al Safa 1 schools complex completes image RTA X

RTA completes traffic improvements at Al Safa 1 Schools Complex

The latest traffic improvements in Al Safa will impact approximately 60,000 residents of the neighbourhood

BII to invest $35m in DRC port

UK’s BII invests $35m in Congo port project, boosts DP World tie-up

With a draft of 17.5 metres, the port will be capable of receiving large container vessels, ultimately reducing trade costs in the DRC by 12 per cent

ROSHN Group to build 45,000-seat stadium in Riyadh Image: Supplied

ROSHN Group to build 45,000-seat stadium in Riyadh

In addition to international sporting events, the new stadium will host other entertainment, cultural, and social events

Exit 55 widening near Rabat Street completed image RTA

Dubai: New widened Exit 55 to cut traffic time by 60%

By expanding the exit, RTA has increased the exit’s capacity from 3,000 vehicles per hour to 4,500 vehicles per hour

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Dubai’s 64km Green Spine: Solar-powered trams, 300MW system touted for E311 route

At the core of the Dubai Green Spine project are 100 per cent solar-powered trams, supported by a substantial 300-megawatt solar energy system

Jebel Ali Beach Development Project gets green light; see details

Jebel Ali Beach Development Project gets green light: see details

The project aims to create a unique recreational beachfront with an emphasis on protecting the environment and supporting sustainability and eco-tourism goals

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Dell Technologies, Presight ink MoU to drive digital innovation in UAE

The partnership will leverage Presight’s expertise in AI and data analytics with Dell’s capabilities in compute, storage, data protection and network solutions

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Kuwait signs $102m loan to develop Bahrain’s power grid

The loan agreement between Kuwait and Bahrain is financing the development of a 400 kilovolt transmission line

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UAE rates 5th in road quality, 10th in public transport globally, reveals WEF report

The report underscores the UAE’s efforts to bolster its infrastructure, making it a competitive and attractive destination for international business and tourism

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Investcorp Capital joins $4.2bn JFK redevelopment project

The construction of Terminal 6 will be executed in two phases, with Phase I already underway and expected to be completed by 2025

Major road improvement project nears completion, shares RTA

Major road improvement project 75% complete, shares RTA

Once completed, the project is expected to reduce journey times significantly, with peak hour travel times expected to be slashed by up to 40 per cent

Abu Dhabi greenlights Dhs66bn development blitz in 2024 Image Ab Dhabi Media Office

Abu Dhabi green-lights Dhs66bn development drive in 2024

Marking a significant focus on bolstering the housing sector, over Dhs59bn has been earmarked for the development of housing and public facilities throughout Abu Dhabi

New Dubai football stadiums design render Image WAM

Dubai unveils designs for two new 20,000-seater stadiums

The designs of both sporting facilities prioritise sustainability and smart city integration

Reed smith experts on how Saudi giga-projects can introduced innovation to offset risks

Saudi giga-projects: How innovation can offset risks

There is an increasing awareness in the kingdom’s construction market of the necessity for more collaborative contracting methods to get these giga-projects across the finish line – efficiently and profitably

Agri terminals facility groundbreaking ‌ in dubai by DP World

Dubai breaks ground on mega $150m Agri Terminals facility

Agri Terminals will be Dubai’s largest multi-tenant facility for integrated agricultural processing and silo storage

Dubai launches world's first sustainable mobile floating fire station

Dubai launches world’s first sustainable mobile floating fire station

The station boasts a notable speed of 11 miles per hour, allowing it to swiftly reach incident locations

Aldar invests Dhs22bn in development projects in 2023

UAE’s Aldar Properties unveils Dhs5bn investment plan

The office and retail assets are part of the property firm’s investment portfolio, which houses Dhs25bn of income-generating real estate assets

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

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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