Dubai targets metro extension fundraising ‘by year-end’

Construction of the 15km ‘Route 2020’ project, worth a total of $2.9bn, has already started. Dubai hopes to finalise $2.5 billion in...

Dubai: Work starts on Mideast’s ‘largest solar rooftop project’

DP World project to install 88,000 solar panels will produce enough clean power for 3,000 homes a year. The Dubai-based ports operator...

SNC-Lavalin wins Bahrain power works contract

Project involves underground transmissions work, distribution cabling networks and several 11kV substations. Global engineering and construction giant SNC-Lavalin has been awarded a...

Dates announced for 2017 edition of Middle East Rail

UAE’s Federal Transport Authority and events organiser announce speakers and show details for March 2017 exhibition. The 11th edition of Middle East...

Dubai Water Canal nears completion – RTA

‘Final touches’ being made to $545 million project, says Roads and Transport Authority. The $545 million Dubai Water Canal project is nearing...

Bentley announces finalists in 2016 Be Inspired Awards

Winners in programme that recognises innovation in infrastructure design, construction and operations to be announced in November. Promotional content supplied by Bentley...

Hamriyah Free Zone opens petroleum storage terminal

The $100m facility in Sharjah is equipped with 16 storage tanks, high-capacity pumps and its own berth. Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone has...

Qatar to build desert camp for 2,000 World Cup fans

Country looks to plug shortfall in hotel room availability with unique accommodation venues. A Bedouin-style desert camp could house thousands of football...

Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘UAE Strategy for the Future’

Roadmap covers areas including technology, environment, infrastructure and transportation. A ‘Strategy for the Future’ for the UAE – a roadmap that “will...