Tanzania plans 50km long bridge to boost Zanzibar islands’ economy

Plans to build the largest bridge in Africa have been unveiled by Tanzania. The 50km structure will connect the mainland to the...

Infrastructure

Sweco appointed to study feasibility of hydrogen and CO2 pipeline network

Sweco has been appointed to carry out a feasibility study and preliminary research into a proposed network of hydrogen and CO2 pipelines...

Construction

Restoration of Deira Clocktower roundabout has begun

The Dubai Municipality has started development works on the Deira Clocktower roundabout. The project involves the renovation of the roundabout to improve...

Consultant

Dar Group acquires majority stake in Su-Yapı

The acquisition of a majority stake in Turkey-based Su-Yapı Engineering & Consulting (Su-Yapı) has been announced by Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Dar). Su-Yapı...

Sustainability

Dubai Investments Park completes LED streetlight retrofit project

Dubai Investments Park (DIP) says that it has completed its LED lights retrofit project across identified areas within DIP. The move is...

Construction

NBK reveals project awards in Q1 2023 in Kuwait reached $1.71bn

The first three months of 2023 saw the value of awarded construction projects in Kuwait jump to US $1.71bn. According to the...

Infrastructure

Infrastructure remains critical for Kuwait Vision 2035

According to a new report from audit and advisory services group KPMG, infrastructure is a vital component in Kuwait’s Vision 2035 agenda;...

Infrastructure

Abengoa announces start of commercial phase at Jubail 3A desalination plant

The commercial operation phase at the Jubail 3A desalination plant has begun according to the Abengoa group. The group said it has...

Infrastructure

Acwa Power and SWPC inked a deal for a 600,000cu/m desalination plant

A water purchase agreement has been inked between Acwa Power and the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) for a 600,000cu/m capacity plant...

Construction

Kuwait Arab Contractors wins $367mn contract for infrastructure services

Kuwait’s Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) has awarded a $367mn contract to Kuwait Arab Contractors for an infrastructure services contract for...