Voestalpine Schienen introduces rail life-cycle cost system in the region

Track and railway component supplier’s new tool enables evaluation of procurement and maintenance costs for the entire lifetime of a track. German...

Etihad Rail showcases future plans at Middle East Rail

UAE’s national railway operator reveals plans for 1,200km network. Etihad Rail, showcased its planned network and future passenger operations through an Etihad...

MENA rail market on track for five-year growth period

Projections at Middle East Rail reveal 3% annual growth until 2021 as $39bn of projects underway in GCC region. The railway supply...

Hyperloop One ‘well-positioned’ to deliver first working system

Company reveals first images of functional prototype at its Nevada development facility and shares vision for connecting GCC at Middle East Rail....

Construction industry to meet at Smart Infrastructure Summit

The role of technology key to the progress of the GCC’s infrastructure plans. The first ever GCC Smart Infrastructure Summit, which will...

Ashghal and Kahramaa present 5-year delivery plan

State authorities to implement projects that provide facilities and infrastructure for citizens across the country. The Qatar Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ and...

Hyperloop ‘aims to start UAE works by 2019’

Regulatory framework likely to be in place by 2018, meaning construction of high-speed transport link could begin – report. Hyperloop One, the...

France’s Alstom delivers first Riyadh Metro train

First of the 69 trainsets handed over to Arriyadh Development Authority. The France-headquartered Alstom says it has delivered the first trainset for...

Dubai’s DEWA, General Electric discuss closer ties

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority chief meets senior GE delegation. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director & CEO of Dubai Electricity and...

Siemens celebrates milestone in Egypt power megaproject

Project will boost the country’s power generation capacity by 45% when completed. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi...