African Development Bank approves grant to boost Ghana’s use of renewable energy

A US $28.49mn grant for Ghana has been approved by the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank. The financing will...

Infrastructure

AD Ports signs 30-year Egyptian agreement

AD Ports Group has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Red Sea Ports Authority to develop and operate a multi-purpose port...

Experts

Enabling the airports of tomorrow with digital twins

Supporting more than 87m jobs around the world, the aviation industry contributes well over 4% of global GDP. Working 24/7, 365 days...

Construction

Roshn inks $2.1bn in agreements with construction firms for development of infrastructure and facilities

Saudi-based community developer Roshn has announced that it has inked agreements worth US $2.1bn with top construction firms for the development of...

Infrastructure

$217mn contract awarded for Al-Shindagha Corridor project says RTA

A US $217mn contract has been awarded by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The contract is for Phase 4 of the...

Energy

QEWC and GE Gas Power ink nine year upgrade and maintenance deal

A contract has been signed by Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC) and GE Gas Power. It will see the latter provide...

Infrastructure

Lead Development achieves major infrastructure milestone on Jubail Island

Lead Development has said that it has achieved a major milestone at its $2.7bn Jubail Island Development in Abu Dhabi. The firm...

Infrastructure

Oman and Etihad Rail Company and Mubadala sign agreement for UAE-Oman rail network

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, the developer and operator of the US $3bn UAE-Oman Rail Network, has signed a cooperation agreement with...

Industry News

Saur Group opens new international HQ in Dubai

French water sector major, Saur Group, has announced the opening of its new international headquarters in Dubai, in a move that is...

Interviews

Infrastructure, healthcare and hospitality to drive GCC construction in 2023 says Drees & Sommer’s Stephan Degenhart

In an exclusive interview with Middle East Construction News (MECN), Stephan Degenhart, Associate Partner of Drees & Sommer and Managing Director of...