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The UAE has officially selected two contracting groups under an early‑contractor‑involvement model for the 40 km “West Link” road, intended to connect Ras Ghumais in Abu Dhabi’s western region to a ferry terminal on Makasib Island, leading on towards Qatar. Project Overview Length and scope: Approximately 40 kilometres of dual‑lane road, commencing near Ras Ghumais and stretching to Makasib Island. Purpose: Facilitates direct land‑and‑sea route into Qatar, significantly cut

Dubai-based developer Deyaar has unveiled Downtown Residences , a supertall residential tower in Business Bay featuring five basement levels, 12 podiums, and 97 storeys housing 522 high-end apartments. While the exact height hasn’t been released, towers with similar profiles in Dubai typically stand between 450 and 530 metres tall. The project is the latest entrant in Dubai’s expanding roster of towers with over 100 storeys, including notable developments like Burj Binghatti

Morocco and the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support infrastructure development in host cities for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The agreement, signed in Salé on 2 June, marks an expanded collaboration that covers stadium projects, transport upgrades and event logistics. Strategic Scope and Partners The UK will share its technical expertise and business networks to support Morocco’s World Cup preparations, including stadium design, transport sy

Dubai Airports has confirmed that Dubai International Airport (DXB), the globe’s busiest for international passengers, will cease operations by 2035. All flights, covering Emirates, Flydubai and other carriers, will be transferred to the vastly expanded Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) at Dubai World Central. A statement at the Arabian Travel Market, attributed to DXB CEO Paul Griffiths, described the dual operation of nearby major hubs as unsustainable. Plans are proce

UK National Grid has launched a ground‑breaking trial of 3D‑printed concrete foundations at its Deeside Innovation Centre, in...

The UK government has introduced an AI-powered tool aimed at helping local planning authorities handle surging workloads. With councils...

China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) has been awarded the EPC contract by Emerge, the Masdar‑EDF joint venture, to deliver a 13.25 MWp utility‑scale solar power plant at Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi. Project Scope and Partners Client/Developer: Emerge (Masdar‑EDF JV) EPC Contractor: CSCEC ME – the regional arm of the world’s largest construction firm Project Size: Approximately 11.5 MWp ground-mounted array and 1.75 MWp car‑port arra

Oman Airports recently unveiled an inspiring master plan for Salalah Airport City, signalling a strategic move to transform the region around Salalah International Airport into a thriving mixed-use hub. Designed to support tourism, logistics, commerce and light industry, the initiative was introduced at a high-level workshop attended by public and private stakeholders. Overview of the Concept The master plan sets the foundation for an integrated airport-city ecosystem, promot

Amey UK, now privately owned by One Equity Partners and Buckthorn Partners since late 2022, has signalled plans for international growth...

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has reported a sharp decline in planning approvals for new homes in England during Q1 2025, with just...

From Pandemic Headwinds to Record Revenue: Mott MacDonald's Five-Year Financial Journey Few global engineering consultancies can point to a more consistent or strategically deliberate growth trajectory over the past five years than Mott MacDonald. The employee-owned engineering consultancy reported a record turnover of £2.5 billion for the year ended 31 December 2024, marking a six per cent increase on 2023's £2.3 billion. That headline figure, significant in isolation, becom