Nakheel’s Ali Rashid Lootah lauds “impressive start” to 2018

$1.36bn in construction contracts signed in Q1; $420 million net profit up 5% Y-o-Y. Nakheel's chairman Ali Rashid Lootah has hailed an impressive...

UD Trucks’ heavy construction Quester 6×4 Rigid-40T and 8×4 Rigid debut in Middle East

New vehicles complete Quester range in the region. Japanese heavy trucks’ manufacturer, UD Trucks unveiled its new Quester trucks models designed for...

BKT debuts new rigid hauler tyre at Automechanika

All-steel Earthmax SR 47 radial joined by models for construction and light truck application. Specialist heavy-duty and off-road tyre manufacturer Balkrishna Industries...

DP World and Virgin Hyperloop One to build global ultra-highspeed cargo network

New company, DP World Cargospeed, will focus on first working system within decade. DP World, the Dubai-based ports operator, has announced that...

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Uber and Al Nahda to help underprivileged women learn to drive in Saudi Arabia

The partnership falls under Uber’s ‘Masaruky’ initiative launched in March. Uber and Al Nahda, a non-profit women’s organisation, have signed a Memorandum...

$2.5 million in equipment deals made at first The Big 5 Heavy show in Dubai

6,000 visitors descended on Dubai World Trade Centre at the the event. The launch edition of The Big 5 Heavy has been...

UAE’s ADNOC Distribution to open fuel stations in Saudi Arabia

ADNOC Distribution is set to open its first service station in Saudi Arabia after it was awarded a license to own, operate...

Aldar’s Alghadeer community to have its own Hyperloop system for Expo 2020 Dubai

Aldar signs MoU; agreement first step in establishing UAE-wide Hyperloop network. Developer Aldar Properties has signed a MoU with Hyperloop Transportation Technologies...