Hafeet Rail, the developer of the Oman-UAE cross-border railway, has signed a cooperation agreement with Brazi ..Read More

Hafeet Rail, the developer of the Oman-UAE cross-border railway, has signed a cooperation agreement with Brazil’s Itaminas, aiming to establish an integrated iron ore shipping system. The deal will leverage Sohar Port's advanced facilities and the Hafeet Rail network to enhance supply chain efficiency for the iron and steel industry. Itaminas, with a production capacity of 6.5 million tons (expandable to 15.5 million tons) annually, plans to export to the Middle East and explore setting up parts of its value chain in the GCC. Construction of the railway is actively underway.
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Wood has secured a contract from TA’ZIZ, UAE to provide project management consultancy (PMC) for the UAE’s ..Read More

Wood has secured a contract from TA’ZIZ, UAE to provide project management consultancy (PMC) for the UAE’s first methanol production facility in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. Scheduled for completion by 2028, the plant will produce 1.8 million tonnes of methanol annually and utilize cutting-edge clean energy technologies to ensure high energy efficiency. Around 40 Wood consultants will collaborate with TA’ZIZ’s EPC contractor, highlighting Wood’s expertise in large-scale downstream chemical projects in the Middle East.
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Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) and Mahdah Development Company (an Om ..Read More

Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) and Mahdah Development Company (an Omani-UAE partnership led by DP World) signed a 50-year agreement to develop the first phase of the Al Rawdha Special Economic Zone in Mahdah, Al Buraimi. Spanning 14 sq km initially (expandable to 25 sq km), the zone will focus on sectors like manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, mining, and food industries. It will benefit from incentives like 100% foreign ownership, customs exemptions, and one-stop-shop services. First-phase investments are estimated at $2 billion, and construction starts next week.
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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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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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• Manufacturing

Kapsch TrafficCom AG (Austria) has been awarded a five-year contract by Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority (S ..Read More

Kapsch TrafficCom AG (Austria) has been awarded a five-year contract by Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority (SRTA), UAE, for the implementation and maintenance of systems in five key tunnels, including the 2.7 km Al Multaqa tunnel—the longest covered tunnel in the Middle East. Valued in the double-digit millions (USD), the project starts in May 2025 and includes MEP systems, SCADA integration, AI-enabled traffic management, fire and safety systems, and XR-enabled control rooms. The project aims to enhance safety, reduce travel time, and improve air quality between Khorfakkan and Sharjah.
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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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Modon Holding P.S.C. has launched the first townhouses at Nawayef Village on Abu Dhabi’s Hudayriyat Island, ..Read More

Modon Holding P.S.C. has launched the first townhouses at Nawayef Village on Abu Dhabi’s Hudayriyat Island, featuring 378 freehold units including three- and four-bedroom townhouses and five-bedroom twin villas inspired by Tuscany. The gated community offers lush green spaces, comprehensive amenities, and proximity to retail outlets, aiming to redefine community living in Abu Dhabi. The development is part of the larger Nawayef masterplan, providing stunning views and a high-quality lifestyle.
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