Abu Dhabi’s DoT begins construction traffic permit programme

The distribution of roadwork and facilities permits across the emirate. Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT) has announced that it has started...

Saudi Jordanian Investment Fund signs $705mn rail network deal

Project will connect Aqaba’s seaports to a dry port in the Ma’an region . The Saudi Jordanian Investment Fund (SJIF) said it...

Eithad Rail to create logistics facilities within ICAD

Preparations underway for Stage Two of the Etihad Rail network. Etihad Rail has revealed it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with...

Ras Al Khor Street upgrade to finish next month, says RTA

RTA is collaborating with Nakheel on Phase 2 of the Ras Al Khor Street Improvement and International City Entrances project. Dubai Roads...

UAE’s MoCCAE issues resolution on construction waste

Recycled materials could be used to pave roads, grade dirt roads and parking areas and be used as earth filling at construction...

NMDC wins $1.36bn contract for artificial islands construction in Abu Dhabi

The project will take 38 months for completion and employ 3,500 people at peak construction. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has...

World first: Floating Seahorse Villas will let Dubai buyers own ocean plots

Kleindienst Group claims it has obtained approvals from DLD and RERA for the Villas. Dubai-based property developer, Kleindienst Group, has said that...

Reconnecting Dubai

Parsons’ George Arvanitis and Tarek Elmalatawy discuss the benefits of transit-oriented development. As global trends of urbanisation accelerate, there’s a need to...

Ukraine Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai unveiled

The pavilion will showcase the nation’s technology sector through innovative inventions. The Ukraine pavilion for the Expo 2020 Dubai has been unveiled,...

Etihad Rail rebrands as contract awards announced

New strategy and logo "reflect the company’s future vision to contribute to achieving the objectives of the UAE". Having secured financing approval...