As preparations accelerate for Big5 Dubai 2026, a premier trade event for the construction and infrastructure sectors, excitement among global market players is palpable. The exhibition, considered one of the most significant gatherings in the building and construction industries, will attract manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals from around the world. The participation of companies like...
Moody’s Ratings has highlighted a shift in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), emphasizing that the Gulf region, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is poised to attract an increasing share of Chinese investment in infrastructure. With Beijing’s pivot towards projects that promise commercial viability, the focus is expected to be on energy, logistics, and...
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 19 June 2026: Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City (Sultan City), one of the largest non-profit rehabilitation and medical facilities in the Middle East, has achieved HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7, the highest level of digital maturity for electronic medical record adoption recognized by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)....
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...