China announces plans for 8GW solar facility

China Three Gorges Renewables Group has announced plans for the ‘world’s largest solar farm’ in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China. The 8GW facility...

Infrastructure

Aramco awards Dar contract for engineering and project management

Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) will provide consultancy services, including engineering, design, project management, for both existing and new infrastructure projects...

Infrastructure

DEWA delivers new US $370mn substation network

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned eight new 132kV transmission substations during the first half of 2024, with a conversion...

Experts

Embracing the 20-Minute city

The Middle East is at a critical juncture in its development. Rapid urbanisation has brought prosperity and modernisation but also significant challenges,...

Infrastructure

SEWA commences AED31m gas initiative

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is actively implementing the next phase of its gas supply project for residential areas...

Construction

China Machinery Engineering to deliver Sitra Phase 3

Bahrain's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has signed an agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for Phase 3 of the...

Infrastructure

RTA announces new Dubai Harbour links

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a $117.3mn project to construct direct entry/exit points for Dubai Harbour, in partnership with...

Construction

Ghella and CPB achieve milestone on Sydney Metro project

Substantial works on the first section of tunnels of the Sydney metro project have been completed according to civil engineering firm Ghella...

Infrastructure

Dubai announces $8bn ‘Tasreef’ initiative

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved...

Infrastructure

Inductive charging project launched in Germany by Strabag

In a bid to boost awareness about e-mobility, Austria-based Strabag has said it has installed in-road inductive charging technology in Bad Hersefled,...