Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest single-operat ..Read More

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest single-operator concentrated solar power (CSP) plant at 700 MW, part of the 950 MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase combines 600 MW from CSP parabolic basins, 100 MW from a CSP tower, and 250 MW from photovoltaic panels. The project also holds records for the tallest CSP tower (263.126m) and the largest thermal energy storage system (5,907 MWh). It supports Dubai’s net-zero 2050 goals.
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Investcorp’s infrastructure platform, through its joint venture AIIP with Aberdeen plc, will invest in a $55 ..Read More

Investcorp’s infrastructure platform, through its joint venture AIIP with Aberdeen plc, will invest in a $550 million marine infrastructure project at the Port of Duqm, Oman, alongside CAP INFRA (Port of Duqm Company, DEME Group, and Port of Antwerp Bruges). This marks AIIP’s fourth investment, supporting a green steel plant within Duqm’s Special Economic Zone. The project aligns with Oman’s Vision 2040 and was secured through a competitive bidding process.
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AECOM will continue its partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport to provide site supervision consul ..Read More

AECOM will continue its partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport to provide site supervision consultancy for the transformation of King Fahd Sport City in Riyadh, ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup™. The project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to enhance sports infrastructure and economic growth. AECOM Hunt, with experience from global sports venues like SoFi and Mercedes Benz Stadium, will play a key role in the upgrade.
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The Misk Heritage Museum “Asaan” has begun construction in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, coinciding with Internat ..Read More

The Misk Heritage Museum “Asaan” has begun construction in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, coinciding with International Museum Day. Spanning 40,000 sq. meters, the museum will feature immersive cultural experiences, a conservation lab, and programs promoting Saudi heritage. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Asaan reflects Najdi architectural style and aligns with Vision 2030 to preserve and celebrate national identity.
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) plans to invest $4 billion to build the first new primary aluminium plant in t ..Read More

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) plans to invest $4 billion to build the first new primary aluminium plant in the U.S. since 1980, with a 600,000-tonne annual capacity—nearly doubling U.S. output. Located in Inola, Oklahoma, the plant aims to begin construction by end-2026 and produce first hot metal by decade’s end. It is expected to create up to 4,000 construction jobs and 1,000 permanent jobs, and spur a regional aluminium hub. EGA is also expanding its recycled aluminium capacity in Minnesota.
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Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has invited bids for consultancy services for P ..Read More

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has invited bids for consultancy services for Phase 1 of the Nuwaiseeb Power Project. The project entails supplying, installing, operating, and maintaining gas turbine units in a combined cycle system with a capacity of 3,600 MW. Tender documents are available for KWD 1,000, with a bid security of KWD 62,000. The submission deadline is 12 August 2025.
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Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman has announced the qualified applicants for the Misfah (1600 ..Read More

Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman has announced the qualified applicants for the Misfah (1600 MW, OMR 590M) and Duqm (800 MW, OMR 290M) IPP projects, scheduled for commercial operation in Q2 2029. These combined cycle gas turbine plants, totaling 2,400 MW, will be developed under a build-own-operate model with private sector participation. Qualified bidders include firms from Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, Qatar, Singapore, and China.
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GE Vernova Inc. has announced energy initiatives worth up to $14.2 billion to support Saudi Arabia’s power g ..Read More

GE Vernova Inc. has announced energy initiatives worth up to $14.2 billion to support Saudi Arabia’s power generation and grid stability goals under Vision 2030 and its net-zero by 2060 target. This includes $2 billion in backlog or reservation agreements by Q1 2025, MoUs with Saudi Electricity Company, Aramco, ACWA Power, and others for advanced gas turbines, carbon capture, grid solutions, and R&D. GE Vernova also operates a major manufacturing and R&D facility in Dammam with over 850 employees.
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