Oman expects increased private-public investment

More than $20bn expected to be invested into Omani transport sector. RELATED ARTICLES: SEZAD to offer 100% foreign ownership | Five conglomerates chasing Oman...

100,000 Kuwaitis on subsidised housing wait list

Number of government housing applicants is expected to grow by thousands over the next few years. RELATED ARTICLES: Emiratis to receive $353mn in...

UAE Central Bank finalises mortgage cap

Cap to control rising property prices and restrict home loans. RELATED ARTICLES: Q3 boom in Abu Dhabi, Dubai could sustain momentum in...

GCC on track for $194bn railway boom

Railway is region's largest capital projects market. RELATED ARTICLES: RTA plans massive expansion for Dubai Metro lines | French SMEs to be presented Doha...

Medina to develop smart transport system

A smart mass transit system of metro trains and fast bus services is set to be built within the next eight years....

KSA firms claim Saudisation hitting profits

Firms claim that government levy on foreign workers is increasing the costs of production. RELATED ARTICLES: The Labour Drain | Saudisation measures criticised by contractors |...

Scania to test electric trucks

Overhead lines ideal for fixed routes in mines, quarries, production areas. [caption id="attachment_5674" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Scania and Siemens electrically-powered experiment hybrid truck...

‘Human error’ caused Dubai crane fatalities

Counterweight fell from crane say authorities. [caption id="attachment_5538" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Address BLVD is being constructed opposite to the existing hotels in...

Manitowoc’s double digit growth

Crawler cranes in the Americas drive growth. [caption id="attachment_5695" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Manitowoc reported strong sales although orders were lower than expected[/caption] Manitowoc...

Volvos demolish Indian bridge

Population growth demands new infrastructure. [caption id="attachment_5684" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Matte & Associates roped in to execute demolition[/caption] Volvo CE equipment has been...

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