Tag: Infrastructure

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Dubai completes key infrastructure projects package for Al Quoz Creative Zone

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed the package of infrastructure projects in Al Quoz Creative Zone in a bid to enhance its soft mobility and transport integration. The work includes construction of a 45-m pedestrian and cycling bridge as well as 4 km of dedicated walking and cycling tracks. ...

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Tabreed signs up for Sustainability Forum Middle East 2026

Tabreed, a global leader in energy-efficient district cooling and sustainable cooling infrastructure, has announced that it has signed up as a lead partner for the fourth edition of the Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME), a major industry event being held this week in Bahrain. ...

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Dubai invites bids for strategic sewerage tunnels project

Dubai Municipality has issued requests for proposal (RfPs) for the Phase II Links Package of the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project. The project scope for the winning bidder includes development, funding, design and EPC services as well as operation and maintenance work. ...

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Parsons lands New Murabba infrastructure lead design consultancy contract

Parsons Corporation has secured the infrastructure lead design consultancy contract from Saudi PIF-owned New Murabba Development Company for its mega project in the kingdom. The scope of work includes provision of design and construction technical support for New Murabba project. ...

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RCRC awards Riyadh Metro’s Red Line extension contract

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded a contract for the design, implementation and completion of an extension to the Red Line of the Riyadh Metro network. On completion, the Red Line network will span 33.7km covering a total of 20 stations. ...

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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.​ ...