Group Amana, the regional leader in design-build construction, and Al Moammar Information Systems (MIS) have signed a strategic MoU in a move aimed at fast-tracking Saudi Arabia’s transition into a global digital powerhouse, supporting Vision 2030 through high-performance, sustainable data centres. 

 

This partnership brings together two industry leaders - Group Amana, with its expertise in complex construction, and MIS, a leading IT solutions provider - to develop state-of-the-art, ESG-compliant data centres that support the region’s evolving technological landscape, said senior officials at the signing ceremony held on the sidelines of the recent LEAP 2025 in Riyadh.

 

As Saudi Arabia continues its rapid digital transformation, driven by AI adoption, cloud computing, and enterprise digitalisation, the demand for scalable and energy-efficient data centres has never been higher, they stated. 

 

Group Amana CEO Richard Abboud said: "Saudi Arabia’s digital economy is advancing at an unprecedented pace, driving the demand for robust data centre infrastructure. With a proven track record in industrial and mission-critical projects, at Amana we specialise in delivering scalable, energy-efficient solutions using innovative construction technologies."

 

"By partnering with MIS, we ensure that Saudi Arabia’s next-generation data centres are deployed faster, operate more efficiently, and support the Kingdom’s sustainability agenda under Vision 2030," he added.

 

MIS Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Al Ghamdi said: "Agile, efficient, and high-performance data centres are fundamental to the success of AI, cloud computing, and enterprise digitalization. Businesses and public sector entities require infrastructure that is scalable, secure, and future proof."

 

"Through this collaboration with Amana, we are delivering seamless, high-performance data centres by integrating cutting-edge IT solutions with precision-engineered construction methodologies, ensuring that Saudi Arabia’s digital ecosystem is supported by world-class infrastructure," stated Al Ghamdi.

 

Leveraging its subsidiaries, Amana will deliver best-in-class data centre infrastructure that meets the kingdom’s stringent ESG and efficiency goals, said Abboud.

 

With the Middle East’s data centre sector experiencing record growth, Amana and MIS are strategically positioned to meet the rising demand for high-performance, AI-ready infrastructure. 

 

The MoU represents a milestone in the advancement of Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure, ensuring that enterprises, hyperscalers, and government entities have the robust, scalable solutions they need to support the region’s transition to a data-driven economy, he added.-TradeArabia News Service

Liebherr, a leading manufacturer of tower- and mobile construction cranes, has announced that it has received a major order from Bahrain-based Haji Hassan Cranes for supply of a LTM 1160-5.2 mobile crane and two LTM 1090-4.2 cranes.

 

A leading crane and lifting company in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Haji Hassan Cranes, has set itself the goal of meeting most of the country's demand for mobile cranes. The company has 30 employees and a fleet that includes all-terrain cranes with lifting capacities from 50 tonnes to 500 tonnes.

 

This significant investment by Haji Hassan comes as part of its fleet modernisation strategy. With this, the company now boasts 13 mobile cranes.

 

Haji Hassan Cranes plan to use these newly added cranes for their upcoming infrastructure development projects in the kingdom.

 

Manaf Al Sarabi, General Manager at Haji Hassan Cranes, said the group had picked up Liebherr mobile cranes for its quality, reliability and durability.

 

"Our previous purchases from Liebherr, the LTM 1500 8.1 and the LTM 1070-4.2, have proved to be a wise decision. Thanks to these cranes, we were able to safely plan and execute a wide range of lifting operations, giving us a competitive advantage in the market," he stated.

 

As part of its fleet modernisation plans, Al Sarabi said it was once again relying on the tried-and-tested crane manufacturer.

 

"The outstanding quality and reliability of both Liebherr cranes and Liebherr management are second to none," he added.

 

He pointed out the support they had received from Liebherr in terms of technical advice and supplies of spare parts which had boosted their confidence in the brand. 

 

"Liebherr customer service supports us around the clock. We also appreciate their transparency in all transactions," he added.

 

On the selection of LTM 1160-5.2 model, the Bahraini group said this crane type will fill the current gap between a 120-tonne and a 300-tonne crane and expand the company's range of services. 

 

The LTM 1160-5.2 offers an enormous maximum load capacity of 180 tonnes and is also characterised by its versatile range of applications. The two LTM 1090-4.2s will replace two ageing 80-tonne-cranes and bring the fleet up to date, it stated. 

 

Deepak Pillai, Operations Supervisor at Haji Hassan Cranes, said: "The 90-tonners impressed us with their short set-up time, 60-metre main boom and outstanding lifting performance. This enables us to carry out even the most challenging lifting operations safely and quickly."

 

"Both crane types are also characterised by Liebherr's innovative VarioBase and VarioBallast technologies," he explained.

 

"As Haji Hassan Cranes is involved in almost every major construction project in Bahrain, the new cranes will be used in a wide variety of areas," noted Pillai. 

 

"This includes lifting jobs in oil refineries, steelworks and petrochemical plants, general construction work, the assembly of prefabricated concrete parts, loading work, extensions of sewage treatment plants and the handling of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems," he added.-TradeArabia News Service

The real estate market in Ras Al Khaimah has witnessed unprecedented growth, with transaction volumes skyrocketing by nearly 25,000% over the past seven years, according to the latest data from the Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Centre.

 

The total value of real estate transactions in June 2024 reached an astonishing AED2.53 billion ($688 million) - an exponential leap from just AED10 million ($2.72 million) in June 2017.

 

Similarly, mortgage values have soared, recording AED3.47 billion in July 2024, compared to AED15.8 million in July 2017 - an unprecedented increase of approximately 21,849%.

 

 This surge underscores the growing investor confidence and the emirate’s rising prominence as a real estate powerhouse, said Andrei Charapenak, the CEO of Major Developers, a leading developer in Ras Al Khaimah.

 

"Ras Al Khaimah is no longer an emerging player, it has cemented itself as a prime investment destination. The staggering increase in real estate transactions and mortgage values reflects the emirate’s economic momentum, fuelled by visionary leadership, strategic infrastructure developments, and a strong appetite for premium residential and commercial spaces," he noted.

 

The surge in transactions, he stated ,comes at a time when Ras Al Khaimah is attracting heightened interest due to its strategic initiatives, including the expansion of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, hospitality and entertainment investments, and a strong push toward sustainable urban development.

 

"We are seeing a paradigm shift in investor sentiment - luxury, sustainability, and lifestyle integration are driving purchasing decisions. Major Developers is committed to shaping the future of real estate in Ras Al Khaimah," he added.-TradeArabia News Service