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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Etisalat and Dubai South JV launches major smart city initiative

Smartworld unveils solutions and apps for ordering food, finding parking spaces and locating co-workers. Smartworld, a joint venture company between Etisalat and...

Saudi signing onto TIR can create trade corridor, says IRU secretary general

Umberto de Pretto explains to MECN why KSA's joining up to the convention is a significant milestone . The sight of trucks...

Mammoet expands fleet with mini crawler cranes

Global heavy-lifting specialist goes small with 4t Hoeflon C10 models for rental and maintenance. International heavy lifting and transport specialist Mammoet, known...

KSA’s Batic to provide funding to techno-logistics company Trukkin

Pre-series funding for Uber-like B2B company. B2B techno-logistics platform Trukkin has secured funding led by Saudi Arabia’s Batic Investment and Logistics Co...