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RTA announces 85% completion of works on two major road projects in Dubai
Both projects on track to open by September 15, 2018. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 85% of construction...
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Five international firms bidding for $745m contract to build Saudi canal project
Deadline for accepting tenders to expire on June 25, 2018, with winner to be announced in 90 days. Saudi Arabia’s deadline for...
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Lamprell and Asyad Holding to set up JV in KSA
Lamprell Saudi Arabia is core part of UAE-based construction company’s growth strategy, official says. Lamprell, the UAE-based provider of fabrication, engineering and...
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Women in Construction: Coordination Control, Deira Islands site visit
An exclusive tour of Deira Islands with Shatha Al Suwaidi, director of Infrastructure Projects at Nakheel. To support the drive towards gender...
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Made for the Middle East: Visiting Alstom’s French HQ
Didier Pfleger reveals Alstom plans for the MENA region. Earlier this year, MECN's sister publication Big Project ME was invited to visit Alstom’s...
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FIFA World Cup 2018 stadiums built with Trimble technology
Tekla Structures BIM software used to construct venues with their own unique structural details in eight host cities. Eight of the 12...
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Doosan Bobcat announces backhoe loader plant in India
Compact specialist looks to replicate Middle East success with new manufacturing base . Compact equipment specialist Doosan Bobcat has announced a new...
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Uber ready to register Saudi women drivers
Launched ahead of expected lifting on ban on women drivers this month . Uber says it is rolling out a new registration...
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DIFC Grand Mosque set to open in 2019 reveals DIFC Authority CEO
Mosque will serve all five daily prayer times, Friday and Ramadan prayers. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)’s Grand Mosque is set...
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Volvo Penta to offer electric power systems by 2021
Company already engaged in development and testing of hybrid and all-electric solutions. Engine and power products specialist Volvo Penta will provide electric...
