Abu Dhabi Ports sets annual cargo record in 2015

Khalifa Port terminal handled 32% more containers. Abu Dhabi Ports set a new annual cargo-volume record in 2015, surpassing the previous record...

Abu Dhabi Ports ‘Maqta Gateway’ begins trial operations

Port community system set to significantly enhance processing times. Abu Dhabi Ports has started initial trial operations of the Maqta Gateway “community...

Qatar to sign new contracts for rail network

Tenders for operations and maintenance of Doha Metro and Lusail Tram to be issued this year. Qatar Rail has begun preparations to...

Dubai’s DEWA approves $6.4bn 2016 budget

State utilities firm also plans independent power producer projects worth $7.35bn. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has approved a total...

Iraq seeks funding for Faw container port project

Government plans to sell shares in company behind the project. Iraq has announced plans to raise funds for the construction of the...

Abu Dhabi’s QCC to run workshops on infrastructure, energy efficiency

Quality and Conformity Council to highlight product certification schemes. The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has arranged a series of...

Abu Dhabi fund extends $21m loan for Lesotho dam

Funds went towards construction of Metolong Dam Project . The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has extended AED77 million ($21 million)...

Abu Dhabi: Green light for projects worth $4.8bn

Housing, infrastructure, government and social facilities in the pipeline. Projects worth AED17.5 billion ($4.8bn) have been approved by the Abu Dhabi Executive...

Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall gets transport department approval

Impact study approved for under-development $1bn project. The transportation impact study for the under-development Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi has been approved...