Tag: infrastructure

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Design phase begins for key bridge project in Bahrain

Bahraini authorities have announced that one of the kingdom's major infrastructure projects - Muharraq-Arad Bridge - has entered the preliminary design phase. The scheme is intended to boost access to East Hidd Town while easing traffic congestion across Muharraq, said a report. ...

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RTA completes traffic expansion works on key Dubai street

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced the completion of traffic expansion works on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, covering a total length of 7 km in both directions. The scope of works included conversion of four roundabouts into smart signalised intersections. ...

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Saudi Arabia tops globally in Road Network Connectivity Index

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ranked first worldwide in the Road Network Connectivity Index, and also ranked fourth among G20 countries in the Road Infrastructure Quality Index, thus reflecting the continuous development of the road sector, said a report. ...

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Jumeirah Beach 1 project set for February launch after revamp

Work is nearing completion on Jumeirah Beach 1 project, a fully integrated coastal destination in Dubai featuring modern recreational and sports facilities including dedicated pedestrian, cycling and jogging paths. It is set to reopen to the public next month following revamp. ...

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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. ...

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Bentley Systems in deal to boost asset analytics leadership

Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced the acquisitions of Talon Aerolytics and Pointivo, in a move aimed at boosting its asset analytics portfolio, which applies digital twins and AI to help owner-operators improve asset performance and resilience across infrastructure sectors. ...

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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. ...

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Nesma lands Expo 2030 Riyadh main utilities, civil works package

Nesma and Partners, a leading provider of integrated project solutions, has secured the main utilities and civil works package for Expo 2030 Riyadh. The scope of work includes construction of roads within the Expo site and installation of essential utilities....

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Riyadh announces $2bn main ring road axes development programme

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has ‎announced Package 3 of the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes ‎Development Programme, comprising six major projects with a total ‎budget of over SAR8 billion ($2 billion). This package is scheduled for completion within 4 years. ...

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Kuwait awards $253m infrastructure contract for key water complex

Kuwait has awarded an infrastructure contract worth KD77.7 million ($253 million) to Khalid Ali Al Kharafi & Brothers for its Shuwaikh Water Distribution Complex. The scope of work includes the construction, maintenance, and development of the existing facility. ...

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KKR, Acwa Power ink Saudi strategic infrastructure financing deal

KKR, a leading global investment firm, has announced a strategic infrastructure financing transaction with Acwa Power, a global utility major. As part of the deal, KKR will serve as the anchor lender in a long-duration financing solution for the Rabigh 3 desalination facility in the Makkah region....

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Tabreed, Sparklo join forces to boost UAE’s recycling infrastructure

Tabreed, a leading district cooling company, has announced a sustainability partnership with Sparklo, a UAE-based cleantech company building smart recycling infrastructure. The collaboration will see the installation of 16 reverse vending machines – called Sparklomats – across the UAE. ...

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East Sitra Housing Project Phase Three 23pc completed

Bahrain authorities said that steady progress is being made on the East Sitra Social Housing Project with more than 20% work in the third phase completed. Infrastructure works stand at 29%, while 16% of the 1,269 housing units have been built. ...

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Bahrain ministry signs pact with Project Management Institute

Bahrain's Works Ministry has signed an agreement with Project Management Institute (PMI) as part of efforts to implement its strategic plans aimed at developing national infrastructure and promoting innovation in line with the kingdom's Economic Vision 2030. ...

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New Murabba seals agreement with US Green Building Council

New Murabba, a major developer powered by Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF, has signed an agreement with the US Green Building Council to advance sustainable design and next-generation green building practices across Riyadh’s new downtown.​ ...

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Buro Happold named lead design consultant for Expo 2030 Riyadh

Buro Happold has announced that it has been signed up as the lead design consultant for the detailed master plan of the mega Expo 2030 Riyadh as well as for the design of public realm, landscape, infrastructure and its utilities and the Expo legacy. ...

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Strabag lands $118m Oman transport infrastructure project

Strabag has announced that it has secured a €102 million ($118 million) transport infrastructure project in Muscat, Oman. The scope of work involves widening of a major street, building of a flyover and underpasses as well as redesigning roundabouts into intersections. ...

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Vertiv, Caterpillar seal key energy optimisation collaboration deal

Vertiv, a major player in critical digital infrastructure, and Caterpillar, a global leader in power systems, hacw announced the signing of a strategic undertaking to collaborate on advanced energy optimisation solutions for data centers. ...

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Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit puts spotlight on $55bn projects

The UAE–Türkiye session of the international roadshow for the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) here showcased over $55 billion worth of major Abu Dhabi projects, highlighting the emirate’s commitment to developing an integrated, sustainable and future-ready urban infrastructure. ...

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RIQ, Masdar join forces to boost risk transfer for clean energy projects

RIQ, the AI-native reinsurance platform purpose-built for the future of global risk transfer and a subsidiary of IHC, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Masdar to design tailored capital efficient reinsurance solutions for renewable energy infrastructure....