On Wednesday 29th May, Al Khalij Commercial Bank (Al Khaliji) QSC made the decision to extend their contract financing facilities for the Lusail Development for Primary Infrastructure project (CP4) to the tune of QR 1.66 Billion. A joint venture between Midmac Contracting Co. W.L.L. (Midmac), one of Qatar’s largest contractors, and Yuksel Insaat A.S. (Yuksel), […]
An announcement is expected to be made soon by Etihad Rail as to when the UAE’s national railway will carry its first passengers. Commercial Executive Director of Etihad, Shadi Malak, told the al Gharbia Development Forum, held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Abu Dhabi on 27th of May 2013 that an announcement will be made […]
Design contracts for the Red Line North of Doha Metro have been awarded to a consortium led by Italian construction giant Impregilo. The contract is worth $2 billion, including preparatory works electromechanical systems and architectural works. Impregilo will be the major partner in the contract at 41.25%, with SK Engineering and Construction and Galfar Engineering […]
A delegation of representatives of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is visiting the 60th International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Congress and Exhibition, currently being held in Geneva, Switzerland. The exhibition, which runs until Wednesday 29th of May, is expected to attract visitors from 95 countries and provide an international meeting point, showcasing the […]
Business name: voestalpine VAE GmbH Business genre: Rail Infrastructure, Signaling & Train Controls, Track Maintenance The voestalpine VAE group, a wholly owned subsidiary of voestalpine AG (Austria), is the global market leader for railway turnout system solutions. Innovative drive-, detecting-, and locking-systems for turnouts, monitoring equipment for rolling stock as well as fixed assets and […]
Metrocargo at Transport Logistic, Munich 4-7 June 2013 The Metrocargo system, an innovative container handling concept that uses horizontal shift technology, will be presented at TRANSPORT LOGISTIC 2013 to be held in Munich from 4th to 7th of June. We cordially invite you to visit our stand (Hall B3, Booth 431) at the show. Metrocargo… the GOODs’ WAY! For more information and meetings […]
The ArRiyadh Development Authority has announced that Zaha Hadid Architects will build the new King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Metro Station in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With over 5 million residents, Riyadh’s population has more than doubled since 1990. To serve its fast-growing population, the city will build a new public transport system. The 20,434 sq. […]
News Release 21 May 2013 Design and engineering consultancy Atkins is set to take part in this year’s Cityscape Qatar event from 27-29 May in Doha Exhibition Center (Booth X14). The event will provide the company, which has nearly 500 people based in Doha and 2,000 across the Middle East region, with an opportunity to […]
How to develop a safe and efficient land transportation network within Oman and the GCC, in order to boost economic development Oman’s infrastructure is on the verge of a huge expansion, with numerous road projects, bridge structures, tunnel constructions and national railway networks being developed over the next 5 years. A snapshot of Oman’s infrastructure […]
A landmark initiative between China and Israel has the potential to totally change trade in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has travelled to China to discuss Israel’s potential to provide rail access from the southern port Eilat on the red Sea, to the Mediterranean ports of Ashdod and Haifa. The 180 km […]
