A survey carried out on behalf of the Jerusalem Master Plan Team shows that satisfaction with the Jerusalem light rail service has grown significantly over the past two years. Two thirds of respondents expressed themselves satisfied with the service, with 27% “very satisfied”. This represents a significant increase from 11% in 2011. Despite the ongoing […]
Six international consortia have bid to provide overseeing consultancy as Oman seeks to build a 2244 km railway network from Buraimi in the north of the country to Salalah in the south, connecting important seaports on the way. The country seeks support in setting up an Oman Railway Organisation which will be much like Saudi […]
Work on the 450 km Mecca to Medina high speed railway is going to plan, announced Mohammed Al-Suwaiket, president of the Saudi Railway Organisation. It is set to open in late 2014 or early 2015. Al-Suwaiket inspected works last Wednesday in King Abdullah Economic City. He said, “We are monitoring the works of contractors in […]
Tanzania transport system is expected undergo up-gradation with approximately $330 million to be pumped into of its railway network. TAZARA, ZRL and SNCC, the three railways companies operating in Tanzania, Zambia and Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) respectively, jointly signed a tripartite agreement to harmonize operations in the East African Railway Sector. The contract is expected […]
“Intermodal best practice values often start with ‘C’: CO2 reductions; Capacity building; Collaborative partnerships; Corridor cooperation; Containerisation; Co-modality (synchronizing and bundling of cargo). Due to the EU crisis, the emphasis moved towards making smarter use of existing infrastructure and rolling stock resulting in all kinds of green savings. ‘The’ 3 best practices don’t exist; it […]
16-18 September 2013 Kuwait International Fair, Kuwait Visit Website WELCOME The Big 5 is proud to announce our exciting launch show in Kuwait 2013, providing suppliers of construction products and services access to one of the fastest growing construction markets in the region and connect with industry leaders. CONFERENCE The Big 5 Kuwait is launching […]
9-12 March 2014, 4-10pm Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Visit Website Ticket Price: FREE online registration, visit www.thebig5saudi.com/reg Organised by: M.I.C.E Arabia Co-organised by: DMG Events Contact Number: +971 4 438 0355 Email: [email protected] The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s largest gathering for construction products and services returns from 9 - 12 […]
25-28 November 2013 Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE Visit Website The Big 5 is the largest building and construction event in the Middle East, bringing together every year 60,000+ construction professionals. By visiting The Big 5 you will be able to: Meet 2,500 exhibitors from 65 countries Source 30,000+ innovative construction products and technologies […]
A Memorandum Of Understanding was recently signed between Etihad Rail and Swiss logistics company, Bertschi for the transportation of bulk liquids and dry chemicals. Safe and efficient transportation of equipment and products by rail throughout the GCC countries is an important aim for the leadership of the UAE. CEO of Etihad Rail, Dr Nasser Al […]
*** PRESS RELEASE *** Cities and regions from five continents united and ready to call for more and better public transport Brussels, 21 August 2013 58 cities and regions around the world have come together to join the ‘All together for public transport growth’ movement, sending a united call for greater investment in public transport […]
