PDO says work on Miraah solar farm project will continue despite GlassPoint Solar liquidation

COVID-19 crisis causes solar energy pioneer to shut down. Oman’s energy major Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has announced that work will continue...

GlobalData: Saudi Aramco and Sabic committed to Yanbu megaproject

The project in Yanbu is said to be the first oil-to-chemicals scheme of its type in the Middle East. The Saudi Aramco...

Fluor Corporation to provide PM consultancy services for AGIC complex in Jubail Industrial City, KSA

Firm will perform project management consultant services for the front-end engineering design, detailed engineering, procurement and construction phases of the project. Fluor...

Oman prepares infrastructure package for Khazaen Economic City

Package expected to be completed by the end of this year. Omani authorities have announced that much progress has been made on...

Permission granted for resumption of expansion works at Grand Mosque in Mecca

Work on expansion project to take advantage of the significantly reduced number of pilgrims in the mosque due to COVID-19 restrictions. Saudi...

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority appoints Ejadah for infrastructure maintenance works

Contract covers sewerage and irrigation networks, public parks and open area infrastructure. Asset management firm Ejadah has been appointed by Dubai Silicon...

Orascom Construction to deliver first phase of Ora Developers’ megaproject in Egypt

Ora Developers says it plans to continuously develop sustainable neighborhoods and support the Egyptian market with new concepts. Orascom Construction has been...

Commissioning phase of $6.7bn petrochemical complex begins

The complex will boost OQ’s production of polyethylene and polypropylene to 1.4m tonnes when running at full capacity. The start of the...

Bahrain invites EoIs for construction of food sustainability facilities

Project is part of Kingdom’s Food Sustainability Initiative . Bahrain’s Ministry of Works, Municipality Affairs and Urban Planning has invited expressions of...

Bahrain awards 372 tenders worth $740mn in first three months of 2020

Biggest share of tenders was for procurement of equipment and materials, followed by the construction and engineering services sector. Bahrain has awarded...

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