Tag: Roads
Saudi RGA outlines key routes linking Riyadh to Hail heritage sites
The Roads General Authority (RGA) has outlined two main routes linking Riyadh to Hail as part of its efforts to improve access to one of the kingdom's major tourism destinations located in the northwestern region, known for its mountain landscapes and historical sites....
Oman pushes ahead with $273m road infrastructure programme
Oman has begun implementing RO105 million ($273 million) road projects in North A'Sharqiyah Governorate as it expands the country's transport infrastructure under its Vision 2040 strategy. These include building of new roads, expansion of existing network and the dualisation of key highways. ...
Bahrain pushes ahead with Muharraq city redevelopment plan
Bahrain is accelerating the redevelopment of Muharraq, rolling out infrastructure and public space upgrades as part of a wider strategy to revitalise one of the kingdom's most historic cities. The scope of work includes road development as well as upgrade of stormwater drainage and utility networks. ...
Saudi Arabia road development gains pace with 40 new projects
Road development activities in Saudi Arabia gathered pace during the first half of 2026 with the rollout of new projects and advanced technologies across the kingdom's transport network. A total of 40 new road projects covering Makkah, Madinah and Qassim region were inaugurated this year....
RCRC starts work on major intersection in Riyadh city
Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that it has started work on the Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road at its intersection with Khalid bin Al Waleed Road in the Saudi capital. Extending 9km, the project is part of RCRC’s ongoing efforts to upgrade key traffic corridors....
RTA completes 17 km road maintenance works across Dubai
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed maintenance and rehabilitation works spanning 17 km of asphalt roads across nine streets and six areas in Dubai early this month. The works covered highways, freeways and internal roads in key industrial, commercial and residential areas. ...
Qatar completes major road infrastructure upgrade programme
Qatar has announced the completion of all works under the seventh phase of its Western Areas Road Improvement Project. The works included construction of permanent roads, the implementation of infrastructure and landscaping improvements as well as provision of parking facilities....
Sharjah Ruler announces $204m new roads linking with Dubai
Sharjah has announced a series of projects to construct and develop internal and main roads linking the emirates of Sharjah and Dubai at a cost of AED750 million ($204.22 million)....
Work starts on Riyadh Ring Road Axes Development project
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that work has started on a major road project being developed as part of the second package of the Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program. The scope of work includes construction of four main bridges and three-lane roads in the Saudi capital. ...
Dubai RTA signs co-operation agreement with Union Properties
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a co-operation agreement with leading Dubai developer Union Properties aimed at strengthening collaboration in the management and regulation of road right-of-way within Union Properties’ development areas. ...
Makkah Municipality improves over 1 million sqm of roads
The Makkah Municipality has achieved significant infrastructure and urban development milestones in 2025, including the rehabilitation of over one million square metres of roads....
Sultan Haitham City awards three new construction tenders
Sultan Haitham City, a mega development in Muscat, has issued three new construction tenders under Package Nine of its development programme that involves streetscaping and landscaping of main roads and construction of the city’s Central Park and Wadi, said a report. ...
Work in full swing on new phase of Bahrain Airport roads plan
Work is in full swing on the Bahrain International Airport Roads Development Project aimed at improving traffic flow on key routes leading to the newly-expanded airport. The scope of work includes construction of a two-lane bridge on Khalifa Al Kabeer Avenue as well as widening of Arad Highway, said a report. ...
RTA completes 60pc work on Oud Maitha, Al Asayel Road project
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that steady progress is being made on its Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project with 60% work already completed. The scope of work includes development of four major intersections, featuring bridges and 14-km-long roads. ...
Oman awards $941m infrastructure project tenders in Q4
Oman’s Tender Board has approved a major portfolio of government contracts and project amendments worth more than RO363 million ($941 million) for 2025. The key infrastructure projects in the list include Mouj Road as well as duplication of Al Rub'Al Khali and Al Ma'murah Road. ...
RTA opens two new bridges under Trade Centre Roundabout project
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened two bridges under Trade Centre Roundabout Development. The project scope covers three more bridges extending 5,000 m and conversion of a roundabout into an at-grade intersection. ...
UAE to implement $46.29bn package of transport, roads projects
The UAE has announced a AED170 billion ($46.29 billion) package of national transport and road projects to be implemented by 2030, aimed at easing traffic congestion and enhancing mobility across the UAE....

