As part of the Etihad Rail Project, which aims to transform transportation across the United Arab Emirates, the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has announced a temporary closure of major streets for two months. This initiative is expected to cause traffic diversions but also promises long-term benefits for the emirate’s connectivity and economic growth. The...
Bahrain is taking significant steps towards realizing its long-held ambition of establishing a Disney or Universal Studios-style mega tourism attraction within the kingdom. The Capital Trustees Board has approved new strategic municipal investment proposals aimed at drawing global players to Bahrain as part of its Vision 2030 goals. During its final meeting of the current...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is making significant strides into the future by actively exploring the use of quantum technologies to tackle major transport challenges. This innovative initiative focuses on utilizing quantum communication, computing, and cybersecurity to predict traffic congestion, better guide autonomous vehicles, and enhance public transport systems. The RTA aims to bolster...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which include Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman, are progressing with the development of an integrated railway network that will cover over 2,177 kilometers across the region. This ambitious initiative, known as the GCC Railway Project, aims to transform transportation and connectivity within...
The Middle East is set to experience a significant 25% growth in social infrastructure project activity over the next two years, according to a report by Ansarada, a prominent procurement platform. This surge is driven by population growth and an increased focus on enhancing quality of life, prompting governments across the region to boost investments...
Dubai is set to undergo significant transformations by 2040, with ambitious plans that will reshape the city’s infrastructure and urban landscape. The Supreme Committee for Urban Planning has outlined these goals, which include a projected population growth to 7.8 million, surpassing Sydney, Australia, in the process. A major highlight of the plans is the expansion...
Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, a sovereign investor based in Abu Dhabi, has formed a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) to explore strategic collaborations. This agreement aims to enhance the development of infrastructure projects in the region. Credit: WAM The partnership was officially signed in a ceremony attended by key officials...
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, participated in the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit. This significant event highlighted the ongoing and future infrastructure projects in the emirate, focusing on enhancing connectivity and sustainability. Credit: WAM During the summit, Sheikh...
Dubai has completed a significant flood defense project costing Dhs277 million, aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure against future flooding. This new system is located in the Nad Al Sheba 3 neighborhood and serves an area of 340 hectares, covering 300 plots of land. The new infrastructure includes a 24-kilometer sewerage system, which features 11...
Mubadala Investment Company, a sovereign investor from Abu Dhabi, has entered into a partnership agreement with the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) to promote collaborations aimed at advancing infrastructure initiatives. This agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation between the two organizations, focusing on enhancing Abu Dhabi’s development as a preferred destination for...