Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said it has begun implementing the roads and infrastructure development project in the West Umm Salal Mohammed area, at a total investment of QR1 billion ($270 million) as part of its comprehensive plan to develop infrastructure services across the country.
Dubai master-developer Nakheel has partnered with Bildits, the creator of realistic construction learning kits, to launch Blueprint for the Future, a hands-on sustainability and construction initiative designed to equip students with practical skills in sustainable development and responsible design.
UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that the construction is in full swing on its key residential project - Azizi Central - located in the Al Furjan community of Dubai. With nearly 77% work already completed, the project is set for Q1 handover.
NMDC Group, an integrated energy, marine services and EPC specialist in the Mena region, has announced that its business unit has secured a contract from the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) for the execution of dredging and reclamation works in Abu Dhabi.
Leading Indian construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said its Heavy Civil Infrastructure unit has won a major contract worth up to Rs100 billion ($1.1 billion) for works related to Riyadh Metro extension. The order is a part of an ultra-mega project won by a consortium led by Italian builder Webuild.
McDermott, a leading provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, has announced that it has secured a major EPCI contract (in the range of $750 million to $1 billion) from Adnoc for its Nasr-115 Expansion Project, located 130km northwest of Abu Dhabi.
Sultan Haitham City, a mega development in Muscat, has issued three new construction tenders under Package Nine of its development programme that involves streetscaping and landscaping of main roads and construction of the city’s Central Park and Wadi, said a report.
Korea Western Power has secured a major contract to build and operate a gas-fired combined-cycle power plant being set up at an investment of 1.3 trillion won ($898 million) at Duqm in Oman. Set for 2029 completion, the 877MW facility is being implemented on a BOO model.
International developer BCD Global has broken ground on its first project in the Warsan district of Dubai, thus marking the start of construction on a freehold housing development aimed at mid-market and long-term investors, with one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Steady progress is being made on the Dubai Harbour Bridge Project with nearly 65% of the construction works already completed on the 1,500-m two-lane facility. Also, work related to the upgradation and adjusting utility services intersecting with the 1,500-m two-lane facility are nearing completion.
