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Government Initiatives

Read about all the government initiatives in MENA region

Bahrain

  •  May 11, 2025

NASS Contracting Company, a Bahraini subsidiary of Nass Corporation, secured a BHD 48.4 million (USD 128.9 mil ..Read More

NASS Contracting Company, a Bahraini subsidiary of Nass Corporation, secured a BHD 48.4 million (USD 128.9 million) contract from Arabian Gulf University to complete Phase I, package 6, of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Medical City in Bahrain. The medical city will feature a 300-room teaching hospital, clinical and outpatient buildings, 77 outpatient clinics, 15 operating rooms, 37 ICU beds, six isolation rooms, and centers for medical education and research focused on regional health issues like diabetes, obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  May 09, 2025

NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) has made a strategic investment in US-based MemryX to advance energy-efficient Edge ..Read More

NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) has made a strategic investment in US-based MemryX to advance energy-efficient Edge AI semiconductor solutions crucial for NEOM’s AI-native digital infrastructure. The partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of next-gen computing technologies, enabling local video data processing and reducing reliance on centralized systems. This aligns with NIF’s broader mission to scale frontier technologies and build a cognitive, AI-driven economy.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  May 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) launched 15 wastewater development projects worth over SAR 2.3 b ..Read More

Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) launched 15 wastewater development projects worth over SAR 2.3 billion to serve 1.3 million beneficiaries in Jeddah. Key initiatives include the SAR 774M Eastern Tunnel Project (14 km) and SAR 915M airport sewage lifting station (capacity: 611,000 m³/day), both enhancing environmental services in eastern Jeddah. Additional efforts involve sewerage expansion in Samer districts and feeder line projects across Al Waha, Al Shati, Al Zahraa, and others, plus two surface water lowering projects costing SAR 620M and covering 238 km for 184,000 people. These projects support Saudi Vision 2030 goals for improved service quality and operational efficiency.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  May 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has extended the pre-qualification deadline for th ..Read More

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has extended the pre-qualification deadline for the 9th round of exploration license bidding to June 16, 2025, covering 24,423 sq. km across three mineral-rich belts in Madinah and Riyadh. The licenses offer access to gold, copper, silver, zinc, and nickel, and are part of plans to open 50,000+ sq. km for exploration in 2025. Key bidding dates include: May 30 (guidelines), July 1 (auction), August 15 (bid deadline), and August 30 (winner announcement). The process will use a fully automated, transparent system via the Ta’adeen Platform.
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Kuwait

  •  May 08, 2025

The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) and MEWRE are inviting companies/consortia to qualify for ..Read More

The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) and MEWRE are inviting companies/consortia to qualify for the Al Dibdibah Power and Al Shagaya Renewable Energy Phase III – Zone 2 Solar PV IPP project, a 500 MW solar plant in Jahra Governorate, 100 km west of Kuwait City. The project involves design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance under a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement with MEWRE. Ernst & Young, DLA Piper, and DNV are serving as advisors, and the RFQ deadline is 24 July 2025.
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Egypt

  •  May 08, 2025

Aamal Company Q.P.S.C. announced that Elsewedy Cables Qatar, a subsidiary of Senyar Industries (50% owned by A ..Read More

Aamal Company Q.P.S.C. announced that Elsewedy Cables Qatar, a subsidiary of Senyar Industries (50% owned by Aamal), has signed a QAR 1+ billion contract with Kahramaa to support the expansion of Qatar’s power transmission system. The contract includes the supply and installation of 132 kV power cables, to be manufactured by Doha Cables (a joint venture between Aamal and El Sewedy Cables). This project aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and marks a new milestone in the Elsewedy–Kahramaa partnership.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  May 07, 2025

SEPCO 3, the main EPC contractor for the Taiba 1 Power Plant in Saudi Arabia, has successfully completed the f ..Read More

SEPCO 3, the main EPC contractor for the Taiba 1 Power Plant in Saudi Arabia, has successfully completed the first major milestone by installing and positioning the first 7HA.03 gas turbine—the first such installation in the region. The turbine is part of a June 2024 contract with GE Vernova to supply six 7HA.03 and two 7E.03 turbines, along with a 21-year service agreement for Taiba 1 and Qassim 1 power plants. The milestone followed meticulous planning, equipment checks, and coordinated execution.
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UAE

  •  May 07, 2025

DMCC has appointed Ali & Sons Contracting Company to lead the second phase of Uptown Dubai’s development, fe ..Read More

DMCC has appointed Ali & Sons Contracting Company to lead the second phase of Uptown Dubai’s development, featuring two new commercial towers with 62,000 sqm of Grade A commercial and retail space linked to Uptown Tower by a new bridge. The project emphasizes innovation and sustainability, utilizing advanced technologies like drone surveying, off-site prefabrication, and 3D planning. This collaboration highlights DMCC’s commitment to setting new regional benchmarks in urban development.
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