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Dubai parallel roads projects set for completion in 2011
3 Jan 11, AME Info
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said that the Parallel Roads Project at the Business Bay area is set to be completed in two phases according to the approved schedule.
Abu Dhabi pursues major traffic camera project
3 Jan 11, Emirates 24/7
Abu Dhabi is pushing ahead with a major project to plant its streets with video cameras that can monitor reckless motorists and those who use their mobile phones while driving as part of an ongoing drive to curb soaring accidents. At least 600 such advanced tiny cameras that can shoot video films have been installed on top of pylons on most streets in the capital and more will be fixed in the coming weeks to ensure all the city's roads will be under control.
Estimated cost of injury crashes in the UAE is Dhs20 bn annually
3 Jan 11, AME Info
Injury crashes in the UAE have been estimated to cost the country about Dhs20bn annually, according to research findings revealed during the 14th Gulf Engineering Forum held recently in Dubai. The research, carried out by the Roadway, Transportation and Traffic Safety Research Centre (RTTSRC), also revealed that the UAE sees about 10,000 crashes annually leading to about 2.7 fatalities per day.
Saudi SRO toaward contracts for second stage of railway
3 Jan 11, AMEInfo
Saudi Railways Organisation (SRO) is to award contracts for the second stage of a 450km railway that will link the holy cities of Mecca and Medina to Jeddah in the first quarter of this year.
Road campaign in capital leads to 33% fall in deaths
2 Jan 11, The National
The number of fatalities on the capital's roads last year dropped by a third from the previous year, police said, attributing the good news to an increase in safety awareness campaigns targeting motorists.
Saudi transport sector achieves rapid annual growth
2 Jan 11, The Saudi Gazzett
The Kingdom's transport sector is growing at an annual rate estimated at six to 10 percent due to new roads and railways being constructed and integrated development projects, officials said.
Cameras ready for motorists who ignore new speed limits
2 Jan 11, The National
Speed cameras have been adjusted to monitor the new speed limits that went into effect across the emirate yesterday. New signs were mounted on roads by Abu Dhabi Municipality to alert motorists to the changes, and a layer of "rough" red concrete has been laid on some roads to slow motorists as they entercity areas with speed-limit changes.
RAK buses wait for drivers to catch up
30 Dec 10, The National
The RAK Transport Authority (Rakta) has delayed its long awaited mid- December bus service launch after running into problems training some drivers.
Drivers warned of new residential speed limits
29 Dec 10, The National
New stricter speed limits on residential roads throughout Abu Dhabi emirate come into force from Saturday. The new speed limits of 20kph to 40kph had been announced earlier but yesterday Abu Dhabi Traffic Police confirmed the date that they will begin.
Permits might bring order to chaotic Abu Dhabi parking
28 Dec 10, The National
From Saturday, motorists will have to pay to park in most areas between a section of the Corniche and Al Falah Street. Mawaqif parking meters have been periodically switched on block by block throughout 2010, with metered spaces now numbering more than 20,000.
Saudi transport sector growing 10% annually
28 Dec 10, The Saudi Gazzett
The transport sector in Saudi Arabia is estimated to be growing by 6 to 10 percent annually, driven by aggressive construction of new roads, railways and integrated community development projects across the Kingdom. Development of transport infrastructure for religious pilgrims has also been growing at an accelerated pace, expanding by 10 to 15 percent annually as Saudi Arabia continues to accommodate a growing number of religious tourists each year.
High tech monitor shows accidents on a big screen
28 Dec 10, The National
On a small stretch of road in Khalifa City A sits a block of four villas housing one of the world's most technologically advanced police stations. In what was once the living room of one of the villas, seven uniformed Saaed officers stare at computer screens and murmur into wireless headsets.
Salam Street project almost finished
28 Dec 10, The National
A Dh5 billion motorway running across Abu Dhabi island is nearing completion after more than three years of construction. Roughly three-quarters of the 18km-long Salam Street is in use, and commuters from Dubai are already singing the praises of the new route into the city centre.
Qatar railway to be completed in 10 years
27 Dec 10, AME Info
Qatari Diar has announced that work on the proposed railway project in Qatar is to be completed in 10 years, earlier than the original schedule, as part of preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2022, the Peninsula has reported.
Saudi Arabia to open road link with Oman in 2012
27 Dec 10, Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia has completed 89 percent of its first road link with Oman, according to the kingdom’s transport minister. Arab News reported Jabara Al Seraisry as saying that around 592km of road had been finished on the project, which is on track to be opened in 2012.
Abu Dhabi's Dh5$ billion motor way nears completion
27 Dec 10, The National
A Dh5 billion motorway running across Abu Dhabi island is nearing completion after more than three years of construction. About three-quarters of 18km-long Salam Street is in use with commuters from Dubai already singing the praises of the new route into the city centre.
Dubais RTA completes work on 1st interchange
22 Dec 10, AME Info
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of all construction works at the first interchange on Sheikh Zayed Road; which will be opened for traffic by the end of January 2011.
Fujairah gets Dh4b to develop infrastructure
14 Dec 2010, Gulf News
The development projects will be carried out in Fujairah between 2011 and 2013. Fujairah: In a big boost to Fujairah's infrastructure, Dh4 billion will be allocated from the federal government's budget to finance 35 development projects in the emirate.
RTA to launch Dubai travel pass for visitors
14 Dec 2010, Gulf News
Dubai: Visitors arriving at Dubai International Airport will not have to take expensive taxis from the airport as they will be given a travel pack on arrival containing full information about public transport in Dubai.
Dubai vehicle registrations soar 65% in first nine months
14 Dec 2010, Arabian Business
The number of vehicles registered in Dubai increased by 65 percent in the first three quarters of this year to exceed one million, government data shows. Figures from Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) published by the Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC) show 1,029,634 vehicles were registered in Dubai in the first nine months of 2010, up from 624,462 in the year-earlier period.
Union Railway gears up for 1,500km rail network
14 Dec 2010, Emirates 24/7 News
The UAE’s Union Railway Company, established by the Federal Decree No (2) in 2009, has begun preparation of technical, environmental, topographical, hydrological, engineering and traffic studies for construction and operation of the railway network linking all emirates.
Abu Dhabi imposes parking fee for motorcycles
14 Dec 2010, Emirates 24/7 News
Abu Dhabi has imposed parking fees on all motorcycles parked in paid parking zones of the emirate. The Department of Transport (DoT) has announced that motorcycles – whether owned by individuals or private companies – have to pay and use public parking space, Sharjah-based Arabic language daily Al Khaleej reported.
Saudi infrastructure spending to rise 15%
14 Dec 2010, The Saudi Gazette
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is set to boost its infrastructure spending by about 15 percent in 2011 from the estimated $70 billion spent this year, Standard Chartered bank said in its "Global Focus - 2011 - The Year Ahead," report.
Sharjah Transport to introduce 9 buses
14 Dec 2010, Khaleej Times
DUBAI - Sharjah Transport, in a bid to develop its shuttle service for the benefit of the public, is set to start operating nine new intercity buses on its Sharjah - Abu Dhabi route as of February 2011.
FNC to discuss road transport law on Tuesday
13 Dec 2010, Emirates 24/7 News
The Federal National Council will discuss the road transport law and the report of Finance and Economic Affairs industry at the fourth meeting of the fifth ordinary session of the 14th legislative term on Tuesday.
Jaber Bridge project in final review stage
13 Dec 2010, Kuwait Times
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) is in the final stage of reviewing the financial, technical, and engineering assessments for the Jaber Bridge Project, said Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Municipality Affairs Fadhil Safar on Saturday. Addressing the press on the sidelines of an exhibition held in Souq Sharq on the current ministry projects, the minister further revealed that the MPW is currently working on over 100 projects.
Fixing bridges on Haramain Expressway to take nearly 3 years
13 Dec 2010, Arab News
JEDDAH: Demolition work and the construction of new bridges on the Haramain Expressway will take almost three years, according to a Ministry of Transport official.
Al Ain plans to improve road safety
13 Dec 2010, Gulf News
Abu Dhabi: A major road safety audit is currently under way in the city of Al Ain, and will look at making the city's roads safer for all users in the near future, a senior municipality official said last week.
Dubai parallel roads projects set for completion in 2011
12 Dec 2010, AME Info
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said that the Parallel Roads Project at the Business Bay area is set to be completed in two phases according to the approved schedule, Khaleej Times has reported.
ADFD Funds DH 367.3 Million High Speed Railway Project in Morocco
11 Dec 2010, WAM
Abu Dhabi - In line with its drive to support development process in the developing countries, the Abu Dhabi Fund for DevelopmentAbu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) attended a ceremony to celebrate the commencement of construction works in the high speed railway project (TGV) connecting the two cities of Casablanca and Tangier in the Kingdom of Morocco.
Minister of Transport: SYP 37 billion to be spent on marine transport during next Five-Year Plan
11 Dec 2010, Syria Arab News Agency
Lattakia, Syrian Coast - Minister of Transport Yarub Badr said on Saturday that the 11th Five-Year Plan will witness considerable development in the marine transport sector in Syria.
Upgraded Al Mafraq Bridge to ease traffic flow
08 Dec 2010, Gulf News
Abu Dhabi: Inbound and outbound traffic flow from the capital was expected to ease further with the complete opening last week of the Al Mafraq Bridge, which links the capital with Dubai, Al Ain and the Al Gharbia (Western Region).
Iran begins construction on 1,350km railway
07 Dec 2010, AME Info
Iran has started the construction of a 1,350km railway that will link the southeast and northeast parts of the country, Moj news agency has reported.
Inter GCC rail network by 2017
07 Dec 10, Khaleej Times
The GCC region will have a railway network connecting all member countries before the end of 2017, said Abdul Rahman Hamad Al Attiya, Secretary-General of the council.
Qatar World Cup award to kickstart construction
06 Dec 2010, Arabian Business
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: Qatar will spend approximately $100bn over the next five years on infrastructure development Qatar's successful bid to host the 2022 soccer World Cup will speed up its construction programme and boost property prices, with contractors expected to flock to the Gulf state to snap up projects worth billions of dollars.
President off to south eastern Iran to inaugurate railroad project
06 Dec 10, IRNA
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad departed here early on Monday for Chabahar port city in Sistan-Balouchestan province, southeastern Iran, to inaugurate construction operation of a railroad project. After being completed, the 1,350-km railroad will link Chabahar to the provincial capital city of Zahedan in Sistan- Baluchestan province
Saudi launches second phase of Makkah train
05 Dec 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Saudi Arabia has launched the second phase of a landmark train project that was partly launched for the first time in the history of the sacred city during last month’s annual Muslim pilgrimage, the local media reported on Sunday.
SR8billion for 1st phase of Makkah trains link-up
05 Dec 10, Saudi Gazette
The initial cost of the first phase of the internal Makkah train network is SR8 billion, the Mayor of Makkah Osama Al-Bar said Saturday.
Oman: Study to solve parking woes will be initiated soon
05 Dec 10, Times of Oman
Muscat Municipality is commissioning qualified companies to study the shortage of car parking in the busiest commercial and residential areas of Muscat.
Iraq: ID38b allocated for service projects in Arbil
04 Dec 10, Aswat al-Iraq
The sum of 3.8 billion Iraqi dinars (roughly $3.2 million) was appropriated to activate a number of service project in Arbil to develop the capital city of the Iraqi Kurdistan region, Arbil Governor Nawzad Hadi said on Saturday. "A local contracting company embarked on works to pave 22-km-long roads in Arbil al-Jadida area, eastern Arbil, at a cost of 1.3 billion dinars, earmarked from the Provincial Development Budget for Arbil." Hadi told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
Gulf rail network awaits approval
01 Dec 10, Gulf News
A long train journey to exotic destinations across the Gulf countries would be possible if final permission is granted to the GCC railway project at the Abu Dhabi summit of the GCC. The much-talked about 2,117km rail network, starting in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, is likely to be completed by 2017 to unite the Gulf.
Buses to have free run in Abu Dhabi next year
01 Dec 10, Gulf News
Commuters will benefit from reduced journey times while using buses in the capital because of the introduction of dedicated bus lanes by the end of next year, a senior transport official announced on Tuesday.
Plans underway to ease parking woes in Abu Dhabi
01 Dec 10, Gulf News
The conversion of undeveloped plots into temporary parking areas and the erection of temporary parking structures across the capital are expected to soon ease parking woes for residents in Abu Dhabi city, a transport department official said on Tuesday.
Abu Dhabi to have dedicated bus lanes by year end - 2011
01 Dec 10, AME Info
Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport (DOT) has announced that capital city is to have dedicated bus lanes by the end of next year. These exclusive bus lanes, intended solely for Department of Transport buses, will be added on both sides of the road along Hamdan Street and Electra Street, the two busiest downtown roads in the city.
Bani Yas Al Heelieh widening project completed
30 Nov 10, Emirates Business 24/7
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has completed the Bani Yas-Al Heelieh widening project extending 14.63km and comprising the construction of a subway linking Al Shamkha East and Al Shamkha West in a sector extending 775 meters.
Abu Dhabi focuses on transport infrastructure
30 Nov 10, Gulf News
Building a city for the future requires a top-notch transportation system, and to that end, $5 billion (Dh18.3 billion) has been spent this year on transportation infrastructure projects, a top municipality official said in the capital on Monday.
GAM Council approves 2011 budget
30 Nov 10, AME Info
The Council of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) approved , in a session presided over by Mayor Omar Maani, the 2011 budget amounting to JD406,556,000, with a deficit of JD11m. The Mayor of Amman has reviewed the most important items of the budget, which focused on sustaining and implementing projects all over the regions, especially those pertaining to opening, paving and lighting roads, enhancing sanitation works, preserving the environment, setting up public parks, the Rapid Bus Transit (BRT), and methane gas.
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30-Nov-10, Press Release
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November 2010
The huge growth in transportation including Rail, Road, Sea and Air has made every Station, Port Terminal, Major Road, and Airport a terror target. These are now key areas where intense security is an absolute requirement.
UAE has successfully diversified its economy
29 Nov 10, Khaleej Times
The UAE has successfully diversified its economy with 71% of the national gross domestic product coming from non-oil sectors in 2009, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy said.
Union Railway Appoints Project Management Consultant and Preliminary Engineering Services Consultant for UAE’s National Railway Network
28 Nov 2010, Union Railway
Appointments Mark Major Milestone as Project Moves to Implementation Stage Abu Dhabi, 28 November 2010: Union Railway, the master developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway, today announced that it has appointed a Project Management Consultant (PMC) and a Preliminary Engineering (PE) Services Consultant for the project, marking an important milestone as the development of the rail network gains momentum.
RTMS G4 Supports the Traffic Data Bank Project
28 Nov 2010, Image Sensing Systems, Inc.
Image Sensing Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISNS), world leading developer of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) computer-enabled detection and traffic control technology, announced today that it will be partnering with Transmotion for Traffic and Transportation Consultancy to provide RTMS G4 for data collection on highways for the Traffic Data Bank Project in Kuwait. RTMS was the chosen technology for this project, after extensive evaluation and testing of several ITS technologies.
UAE - Global TransRail Exhibition and Conference to begin in 2011
28 Nov 2010, National Transport Authority
The UAE’s National Transport Authority (NTA) today declared plans to launch Global TransRail, a dedicated international exhibition and Conference for the rail industry.
Abu Dhabi's Union Railway awards engineering contracts
28 Nov 10, Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi’s Union Railway Co, which plans to link the United Arab Emirates via cargo and passenger trains, awarded project management and engineering contracts, chief executive Richard Bowker said.
Automated parking: Final evaluation of tenders begins
28 Nov 10, Khaleej Times
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has started the final phase of tender evaluation for the two automated car parking facilities in Al Salam Street area.
UAE expects 3% growth as economy gets back on track
28 Nov 10, Gulf News
The UAE, the second biggest Arab economy, is expected to achieve 3 per cent to 3.5 percent growth in 2011, said a top government official.
Queen Elizabeth opens billion dirham bridge
25 Nov 10, Arabian Business
Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Abu Dhabi’s billion dirham gateway, was officially opened on Thursday afternoon in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, president of the UAE and emir of Abu Dhabi.
The Department of Transport starts the final phase of tender evaluation
24 Nov 10, AME Info
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi announced the start of the final phase of tender evaluation for the automated car parking facilities. Specialized companies were invited to bid for the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of the two automated car parking facilities in the area of Al Salam Street.
Qatar: Renovated Al Waab street opened for traffic
24 Nov 10, The Peninsula
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) opened the renovated Al Waab street for traffic yesterday. Located between the busy Al Sadd Interchange and Al Waab Interchange, this street consists a 900 meter three lane dual carriage way passing through Nasser bin Salemeen Interchange (formerly Soudan Intersection).
Oman: Karwa launches smart cards for bus travel
24 Nov 10, The Peninsula
Karwa Smartcard, an electronic public transport pass system offers the convenience of contact less and cash less bus travel to passengers. It is developed with state-of-the-art smart solutions, to enhance the interactive performance with users of public transport.
Oman approves $150m in publically funded projects
24 Nov 10, Arabian Business
The new projects include the construction of bridges for Iteen street cross-section with Al Ribat street and the expansion of Al Ribat street in Salalah ($54m)
UAE and UK trade grows Dh22billion in 2010
23 Nov 10, The National
Trade between the UAE and the UK advanced to more than Dh22 billion (US$6.2bn) in the first nine months of the year, providing a boost to a goal of significantly ramping up business links between the two countries by 2015.
Oman: Expressway opening shortly
22 Nov 10, Oman Daily Observer
The highly-expected iconic infrastructure of the Sultanate, the six-lane Muscat Expressway, is all set to be dedicated to the nation after an elongated work schedule of day in and day out, on November 24. The road will be opened in two phases, according to official sources.
First phase of construction work on BRT stations completed
22 Nov 10, Jordan Times
The first phase of construction work on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations on Queen Rania Street has been completed and curbs for BRT lanes have been laid, according to the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM).
Department of Transport announces commencement of Sheikh Khalifa interchange project
22 Nov 10, AME Info
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has announced the commencement of the Sheikh Khalifa interchange project. The Sheikh Khalifa interchange project is considered to be of high importance as it intersects with the Abu Dhabi-Dubai main road, which is the main route linking the two Emirates together.
Egypt draws up route for fourth Cairo metro line
21 Nov 10, Arabian Business
Egypt has charted out the final route of a planned 15 billion Egyptian pound ($2.6bn) metro line in Cairo and plans to begin building it in September 2012, a newspaper cited officials as saying on Sunday.
All aboard
21 Nov 10, Arabian Business
Airports, roads, power stations, water desalination plants; deals that have always been the bread and butter of many contractors have become all the more important since the regional collapse in the real estate market. On top of those areas, the Gulf-wide rail network is slowly becoming a reality as well.
Making ends meet
20 Nov 10, Arabian Business
The GCC has seen a flurry of activity in the bridges sector. News of projects nearing completion have quickly been replaced by a new set of tenders launched for the next set of projects, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading the ongoing work in both urban and rural environments as well as those spanning water.
Billion dirham bridge
20 Nov 10, Arabian Business
After seven years of construction, Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi has finally been completed.
Abu Dhabi will raise foreign investment to 23% of GDP
21 Nov 10, Gulf News
Abu Dhabi plans to raise foreign direct investment to 23 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 and to increase direct investment growth by 9 per cent per year, according to the Annual Economic Report for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 2010, released Saturday by the Department of Econ-omic Development (DED).
Abu Dhabi a key Gulf player
21 Nov 10, Khaleej Times
The Abu Dhabi economy plays a pivotal role in the Gulf region as the emirate provides multiple investment opportunities, an official report said. The UAE capital attracts investors in the fields of industry, real estate, infrastructure and alternative energy sources.
Tehran, Baku ink energy, transport MOUs
21 Nov 10, Tehran Times
Iran and Azerbaijan signed two memorandums of understanding on gas supplies and electricity swaps, and transportation on Wednesday.
Al Salam intersection to ease traffic
15 Nov 10, Gulf News
Traffic to and from Abu Dhabi city will now be eased by the opening of the Al Salam Street intersections, the Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) announced in a statement on Sunday.
Oman Expressway work to continue during Eid
15 Nov 10, Oman Daily Observer
Galfar Engineering and Contracting Company is pressing ahead with Muscat expressway which the company is planning to finalise as part of celebrations marking the 40th National Day.
Abu Dhabi economy to be $400bn
14 Nov 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi aims to boost its economy to nearly $400 billion in 2030 as part of its long-term development strategy focusing on attracting foreign capital and expand the private sector, according to a senior official.
UAE's non-oil trade rises to Dh477b
14 Nov 10, Gulf News
The UAE's non-oil foreign trade in the first eight months of 2010 reached Dh477.6 billion, an increase of 9.45 per cent compared to Dh436.4 billion in the first eight months of 2009, according to a statement by the Federal Customs Authority (FCA).
New Saudi train ready to shuttle Haj pilgrims
13 Nov 10, Khaleej Times
The Mashair Railway, also known as Makkah Metro, rolls out on Sunday to serve pilgrims beginning the annual Haj thereby bringing a new solution to crowding. The dual-track light railway, with its initial number of nine stations, connects the three holy sites of Mina, Muzdalifah and Mount Arafat — areas that see massive congestion during the five-day pilgrimage.
Oman: RO157m deals approved
11 Nov 10, Oman Daily Observer
As part of the development plans implemented by the Sultanate's government, the Finance Ministry has approved nine agreements and two variation orders worth RO15,730,000. Design and construction of the road from Al Zahiyah to Uwaifiyah in the Wilayat of Adam, Paving Mawal village roads in the Wilayat of Bahla in the Al Dakhiliyah Region.
Key Abu Dhabi bridge open to traffic
10 Nov 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi has opened a Dh830 bridge just outside the capital to traffic following two years of work on the project as part of an overall infrastructure development blueprint to cope with a steady population growth in the emirate.
New Al Mafraq Bridge opens for traffic
09 Nov 10, Gulf News
The new Al Mafraq Bridge — which links Abu Dhabi city to Dubai, Al Ain and Al Gharbia (Western Region) — was opened to vehicles on Monday morning and expected to ease inbound and outbound traffic into the capital city.
Oman: Masirah Sea Bridge Govt to commission feasibility study
09 Nov 10, Oman Daily Observer
Oman's government plans to commission an international consultant to study the feasibility of constructing a sea-bridge linking Masirah Island with the mainland.
DoT introduces new pre-paid parking cards
09 Nov 10, Khaleej Times
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi is introducing new pre-paid Mawaqif cards to meet increasing demands for pre-paid cards by customers and requests for the introduction of more Mawaqif spaces in new areas in the emirate.
Saudi Arabia seeks $500bn investment says body
08 Nov 10, Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil supplier, has $500 billion in investment opportunities in energy, transportation and education, according to the state-run body that promotes investments.
Qatar: QR51m project to boost street lighting
08 Nov 10, The Peninsula
The QR51m projects will include modernising the current street lighting and replacing broken light holders. Ashghal will also set up an advanced central room to control lighting at different times of the day.
Abu Dhabi to have 40,000 paid car parks
08 Nov 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi has completed the construction of more than 23,000 paid parking spaces for residents and the number is expected to reach nearly 40,000 by the end of this year, an official was reported on Monday as saying.
Major rail terminal planned at Al Misfah, Muscat
07 Nov 10, Oman Daily Observer
A major rail terminal and marshalling yard is envisaged at Al Misfah, near Rusayl, as part of the government's ambitious plans for a national railway system catering to both passenger and freight traffic.
Education City in Qatar to introduce trains
07 Nov 10, Gulf News
Education City in Qatar has announced plans to introduce a new rail system to help students get around and minimise traffic.
Makkah Metro hailed as successful transport project
06 Nov 10, Gulf News
The Al Mashaaer Al Muqadassah, or the holy shrines Metro known also as Makkah Metro has been hailed as one of the spectacular and most successful transport projects in the reign of King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz.
Saudi Arabia awards new road contracts
01 Nov 10, AME Info
Saudi transport minister Jabara Al-Seraisry has signed a number of contracts worth SR2.16bn ($576m) to construct nearly 850 km of new roads and bridges in various parts of the kingdom
Gulf GDP set to more than double next decade
31 Oct 10, Emirates Business 24/7
The GCC economy will more than double to reach $2.3 trillion during the next decade with non-oil sector growing faster than the hydrocarbon sector, according to the latest study by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Non-oil GCC growth to average 5% per year
31 Oct 10, Trade Arabia
Non-oil growth is forecast to average 5.1 per cent per year, much higher than the 3.3 per cent annual average growth expected in the oil and gas sector
Sheikh Zayed Bridge to open next month
28 Oct 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Sheikh Zayed Bridge will be opened for traffic next month but a date has not been fixed, according to a spokeswoman at the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City.
Tenders invited for new Jeddah flyover
28 Oct 10, Arab News
Municipal authorities in Jeddah have invited tenders for construction of a new 700-meter flyover at the intersection between Madinah Road and Al-Amal Road, it announced on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi unveils $90m car park project
28 Oct 10, AME Info
Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport plans to develop two automated multi-storey car parks as public-private partnership projects
High speed trains in Oman on track for 2017
27 Oct 10, Gulf News
A high speed railway system in Oman could be completed and ready for use as early as 2017 if everything goes according to plan.
Union Railways invites bids for first phase of rail plans
26 Oct 10, AME Info
The UAE's Union Railway has invited companies to register their interest for the first phase of its plans
Oman to introduce automatic parking system in 2011
25 Oct 10, AME Info
Oman-based North Ocean Enterprises has announced the Sultanate is to have its first automatic parking system by mid-2011
Oman: New plans for Ghubra flyover
23 Oct 10, Oman Daily Observer
Muscat Municipality will soon embark on expanding the flyover at Al Ghubra by adding a third lane, changing the existing roundabout into a signalised intersection and adding new lanes in all directions.
Video surveillance system to monitor all Abu Dhabi city roads
21 Oct 10, Gulf News
The traffic on all roads in Abu Dhabi city will soon be monitored by an intelligent transportation system and video surveillance system, the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City said in a statement yesterday.
Haramain Railway project on right track: Al-Seraisry
21 Oct 10, Arab News
DAMMAM: The contract for implementing the final phase of the Haramain Railway project will be awarded by the end of this year, Transport Minister Jabara Al-Seraisry said Wednesday
Saudi Arabia investing $400b in infrastructure until 2013
19 Oct 10, Saudi Gazzett
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in the spotlight for mega infrastructure projects. Research reports state that the Kingdom is investing heavily to the tune of SR1,496 billion ($400 billion) to upgrade its infrastructure over a five-year period until 2013.
Oman rail network to have six freight yards
18 Oct 10, AME Info
Authorities overseeing the development of the Oman Railway network have announced that a total of six major freight yards are envisaged at key locations along the route of the project in the initial phases of its implementation, Oman Observer has reported.
Keeping an eye on traffic
17 Oct 10, Gulf News
Abu Dhabi A central monitoring system to ensure the safety of motorists is being installed in all five tunnels on Al Salam Street, an official spokesman of the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City told Gulf News. According to the spokesman, the tunnels will be opened for traffic in the near future. The system’s main features include the automated monitoring of traffic movement, lighting system, fire, toxic gases and temperature detectors, as well as uninterrupted power supply and drainage systems, he said.
Oman: Bausher road getting ready
16 Oct 10, Oman Daily Observer 2010
MUSCAT -- The company in charge of the Bausher-Al Amerat road has completed 80 per cent of the project. The 14-km road traverses eight kilometres of mountain series and six kilometres of plain.
Shah Habshan Railway Project Material Supply Packages 820, 830, 840 & 850 Expression of Interest in Prequalification
14 Oct 10, Press Release
As part of a competitive tendering process, The Abu Dhabi Freight and Passenger Railway Committee (Railway Committee) invites suitable suppliers with commensurate experience to express their interest to prequalify for the supply of all or any part of track ballast, rails, switches & crossings and precast concrete sleepers for Stage 0 (Shah- Habshan-Ruwais) of the Union Railway network in the Western Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
North-South railway seen as GCC link to Europe
9 Oct 10, AME Info
Saudi transport minister has said the North-South railway project, currently under construction in the kingdom, is set to become a key component in a regional rail network linking the GCC with Europe via Turkey, Arab News has reported.
Jeddah to build tram system
6 Oct 10, AME Info
Saudi Arabia plans to build a $5.6bn tram system linking the various residential districts of the red sea Jeddah, Arab News has reported. Trams are part of a new general transport system to be introduced by the kingdom's transport ministry.
Saudi railway to undergo 30 day test run
4 Oct 10, AME Info
Saudi Arabia's newly established Mashair Railway, which links the holy sites of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifa with Makkah, is to undergo a 30-day test run before opening to transport domestic and GCC pilgrims during the upcoming Haj season, Arab News has reported.
Egypt rails authority considers bonds issue
4 Oct 10, AME Info
Egypt's National Railways Authority is considering issuing EGP10bn ($1.76bn) in bonds to finance projects over the next 10 years, Reuters has reported.
Qatar: Expanded Shamal road stretch opens
03 Oct 10, The Peninsula
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) yesterday opened to traffic the main stretch of the expanded Al Shamal Road, extending from North Bridge (Duhail Interchange) to Al Sanee Bridge (Umm Al Amad).
Makkah Metro testing for 30 days prior to launch
03 Oct 10, Arabian Business
Testing of the Makkah Metro will be carried out for 30-days prior to its opening before the hajj season, local media reports on Sunday. The network, known as the Mashair Railyway, links the holy sites of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifa with Makkah, and cost SR6.5bn ($1.7bn) to build.
Egypt rail authority mulls $1.76bn bond
03 Oct 10, Trade Arabia
Egypt's National Railways Authority is considering issuing 10 billion Egyptian pounds ($1.76 billion) in bonds to finance projects over the next 10 years, a newspaper reported.
End of parking woes in Sharjah
02 Oct 10, Gulf News
Parking in the city of Sharjah will no longer be an ordeal, as the municipality has created a range of parking options, including reservation of parking spaces in advance and prepaid parking cards that will make it easier for residents.
Intelligent system to help motorists
28 Sep 10, Gulf News
Intelligent transport systems that inform motorists about traffic congestion and availability of parking ahead of their journey could help encourage use of public transportation, a researcher said on Monday.
Oman encourages use of public transport to ease traffic congestion
27 Sep 10, Gulf News
Oman is encouraging people to use public transport on roads in an effort to reduce congestion. An increase in both the population and the number of vehicles on the road has lead to a growth in traffic congestion in Oman in recent years.
Qatar Industrial Interchange Project completed
27 Sep 10, The Peninsula
Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has thrown open the last phase of Industrial Interchange Project to traffic yesterday.
Capital brings order to parking chaos
25 Sep 10, Gulf News
It was only in October last year when the paid parking system rolled out in the busy commercial areas in Abu Dhabi. The parking strategy is being implemented in line with the development vision and future plans of Abu Dhabi as a modern capital city that provides a high quality of life and a healthy environment for residents and visitors alike, officials said.
Bahrain flyover work on track
22 Sep 10, Trade Arabia
The construction work on two-lane carriageway flyover and dual three-lane carriageway underpass along Sheikh Salman Highway at Isa Town Gate in Bahrain is progressing as per schedule, said a top government official.
Work on Al Majaz-Khalid Lagoon link completed
22 Sep 10, Gulf News
The Sharjah Development and Investment Authority (Shurooq) on Tuesday announced that it has completed the construction works linking Al Majaz Waterfront and Khalid Lagoon. A senior official at Shurooq told Gulf News that in line with the completion of the project, Al Majaz Park and its surrounding roads are expected to be open to the public by December.
Saudi Electric Co wins $488m Haramain rail deal
22 Sep 10, Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia’s long-awaited Haramain Railway looks set to open by early 2013, according to the terms of the network’s power contract, which has just been awarded. Arab News reported that the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) had won the $488m deal to supply the electricity required by the rail link, and that the firm’s president had agreed to complete all works and services by the end of 2012.
UAE's GDP to exceed Dh1trillion in 2010
22 Sep 10, Gulf News
The value of goods and services produced in the United Arab Emirates this year is expected to exceed Dh1 trillion, Ahmad Humaid Al Tayer, governor of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) told reporters on Wednesday
GAM to invite bids for bus rapid transit project phase 221 Sep 10, Trade ArabiaGreater Amman Municipality (GAM) will be inviting bids for the second phase of its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project next month. The second phase will include Princess Basma Street, the area from University of Jordan’s Mosque and the University’s Hospital which will be lower than the main street, by at least 3 m underground with 3 BRT lanes and stations connected to the University’s Street pedestrian tunnel.
EC Harris wins two year contract to make Abu Dhabi's transport master plan a reality
21 Sep 10, AME Info
EC Harris, the international Built Asset Consultancy has been appointed to support Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport in delivering its Surface Transport Master Plan (STMP). The STMP forms an integral part of Abu Dhabi's development of a world class transportation infrastructure as it progresses its vision to be a world leading city by 2030.
$355m Doha underground car park deal awarded
19 Sep 10, Arabian Business
Qatari Diar Vinci Construction (QDVC) has been awarded a QR1.22bn ($335m) contract to design and build an underground car park in Doha’s West Bay district, local media reports on Sunday.
UAE federal spending grows 7% in 10 years
19 Sep 10, Emirates Business 24/7
The UAE's federal exenditure has grown by around seven per cent annually over the past 10 years and the bulk of the increase was after 2005, when oil prices began their rapid rise, according to government data.
Yemen: Implementation of service projects costing over YR 12 billion
19 Sep 10, Yemen Observer
The General Roads and Bridges Corporation is now carrying out nine service projects within the current 2010 program, costing 12.6 billion and financed by Ministry of Public Works and Roads and Aden Refineries. The roads consist of over 3,800 kilometers.
Kuwait Railway project expected to cost Kuwait KD2 billion
17 Sep 10, Arab Times
Director of Land Transportation Sector at the Ministry of Communications Fahad Al-Masoud said the ministry will present a study on the railways project to the Cabinet in January 2011
Sharjah to get multi-storey parking structures
17 Sep 10, Gulf News
The municipality yesterday announced that it will soon open three multi-storey car parks in the areas of Al Majaz 1 and 2, as well as in Al Qasimia.
Time between stations on GCC rail network
16 Sep 10, The Peninsula
Places like Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Muscat, among other key Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) cities, are to be linked to Doha through an inter-regional rail network.
Kuwait: Kabed-Wafra road development project begins costing KD14.5 million
16 Sep 10, Kuwait News Agency
The Ministry of Public Works began on Thursday its 55-km Kabed-Wafra road project at a cost of KD 14.5 million.
Railway to link Doha's Education City with Bahrain
16 Sep 10, Arabian Business
A high-speed railway link is being planned between Doha and Bahrain, in a bid to boost enrolment at the educational institutions in the Qatari capital.
Oman tenders contract to build carriageway
16 Sep 10, AME Info
Oman's transport and communications ministry has invited companies to bid before September 27 for the contract to build the first part of the dual carriageway between Bidbid and Sur.
Oman: RO15m projects in Dakhiliyah
15 Sep 10, Oman Daily Observer
The Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources is implementing a number of developmental projects in the various wilayats of Al Dakhiliyah Region at a cost of more than RO 15 million. The ministry is currently undertaking projects like water (including new dams), the establishment of sewage systems, paving of internal roads and lighting, beautifying entrances to a number of wilayats, in addition to schemes to facilitate smooth flow of traffic.
Abu Dhabi launches 'Park and Ride' service
15 Sep 10, Emirates Business 24/7
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi announced the introduction of the first Mawaqif "Park and Ride" service in Al Bateen area, located near the UAE Central Bank in Al Bateen. The new free shuttle service will transport commuters from the free parking areas to nearby buildings.
Sharjah: Al Majaz waterfront road work completion eases traffic
14 Sep 10, Gulf News
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, yesterday said roadworks along the semi-circular road surrounding Al Majaz Waterfront were now complete. The road was opened to traffic on Saturday during the Eid holiday — meeting the deadline which specified that work on the road must be finished by the first quarter of September 2010.
Zayed causeway to open in October
13 Sep 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi will inaugurate the Sheikh Zayed Causeway, one of the largest traffic bridges in the UAE, built at a cost of about Dh900 million, in October
Abu Dhabi invites bids for Umlifaina bridges contract
13 Sep 10, AME Info
Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport (DOT) has invited companies to bid for a contract to build a series of bridges linking the Umlifaina islands to the Abu Dhabi mainland, by October 3
Egypt seeking French transport investment
13 Sep 10, AME Info
Egyptian transport minister, Alaa Fahmy is set to visit France next week to discuss potential investment in transport projects, Mena news agency has reported.
Zayed causeway to open in October
13 Sep 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi will inaugurate the Sheikh Zayed Causeway, one of the largest traffic bridges in the UAE, built at a cost of about Dh900 million, in October
UAE economy expected to rise to 272bn in 2010
12 Sep 10, Arabian Business
A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has said that the UAE economy will be boosted to a record high of nearly $272.2 billion due to higher oil prices.It is expected that the level will swell further in 2011.
Tunnel intersection opens in Abu Dhabi
12 Sep 10, AME Info
The Abu Dhabi municipality has announced the upper intersection of a tunnel on Al Salam Street in the capital, near Khalifa Park, was opened on Wednesday.
Saudi to boost traffic cameras on main roads
08 Sep 10, Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia has increased the number of traffic monitoring cameras along its main roads and expressways, it was reported on Wednesday.
Qatar goes hi-tech to improve road safety
07 Sep 10, Arabian Business
Qatar is looking into ultra-modern technologies to improve road safety and minimise accidents in the country, according to the Gulf Times. The plan involves equipping vehicles and roads with gadgets that will gather information and communicate with each other, thus offering drivers immediate advice.
Saudi Arabia: Saher system expanded to cover more expressways
07 Sep 10, Saudi Gazette
Further implementation of the Saher system, which uses cameras and computers to monitor traffic, increase public safety and issue citations, recently began on expressways in the central and western regions, Brig. Gen. Khaled Bin Nashatt Al-Qahtani, Commander of the Special Forces for Road Security, said here Monday.
Abu Dhabi seeks bids for trains, cars for railway project
06 Sep 10, Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi’s Union Railway Co, the project to link the UAE for the first time via cargo and passenger train, is seeking bids for diesel locomotives and freight wagons to service the line.
Oman Awards Road Projects Worth $235.2m
06 Sep 10, Road Traffic-Technology
Oman has awarded contracts worth $235.2m to upgrade road infrastructure in the country. The tender board has approved $190m for the second stage of the Nizwa-Ibri dual carriageway and the Jibreen-Ibri road project, while $33.8m has been approved for the construction of Titam- Qaftout Road in the Dhofar Governorate.
Egypt to add 207 train carriages
5 Sept 10, AME Info
Egypt's Railway Authority has announced it will float a tender by mid-September to supply its network with 207 new train carriages worth EGP517.5m ($90.72m), Reuters has reported.
Al Ain-Dubai motorway to be ready in Sept 2011
5 Sept 10, Emirates Business 24/7
A motorway linking Dubai with the oasis city of Al Ain will be completed in September 2011 and the road will include several bridges and tunnels, the semi official Arabic language daily Al ittihad reported on Saturday.
Sharjah Transport to launch taxi hotline next year
5 Sept 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Sharjah The transport authority in Sharjah yesterday announced that they will launch a hotline in the beginning of 2011, enabling residents to reserve a taxi at their own convenience.
77 days left for opening of Muscat Expressway
4 Sept 10, Oman Daily Observer
MUSCAT - Seventy seven days left for the opening of Muscat Expressway, which is considered as one of the giant projects that would be opened to coincide with the Sultanate's 40th National Day.
GCC Rail Authority study to launch in early 2011
29 Aug 10, AME Info
The GCC Secretariat is set to begin the study to form the GCC Rail Authority in the first quarter of 2011, after receiving approval from the six member states in November, Meed has reported.
Oman: 25 commuter, intercity stations
28 Aug 10, Oman Daily Observer
MUSCAT -- Authorities overseeing the development of the Sultanate's ambitious National Railway Project have identified locations for the establishment of around 25 commuter stations and intercity stations along the route of the network. The alignment of a roughly 1,000-kilometre-long rail system extending from Khatmat Malaha on Oman's border with the United Arab Emirates
Saudi To Award Haramain Rail Proj Remaining Deals By 4Q -Report
28 Aug 10, Arab News
Saudi Railways Organization or SRO, plans to award all remaining deals of the Haramain High Speed Rail Project by the beginning of the fourth quarter of the current year, pan-Arab Asharq Al Awsat daily reports Saturday citing an SRO official.
World class network of flyovers planned for Wadi Adei
28 Aug 10, Times of Oman
Muscat Municipality, represented by the Directorate-General of Roads, is implementing a project of world class network of flyovers at Wadi Adei.
New shuttle service connects Sharjah city with Al Dhaid
25 Aug 10, Khaleej Times
Sharjah Transport started operating a new intercity bus route this week for the benefit of the central and eastern regions. The new shuttle service connects Sharjah city with Al Dhaid, passing by Masafi and Fujairah, and ends at Khor Fakkan.
Traffic diversion for Mafraq interchange
25 Aug 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Traffic from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain will be diverted temporarily to execute road works associated with the reconstruction of Mafraq interchange in the capital over the weekend (August 27 and 28).
Dual purpose underground tunnel for Jeddah proposed
25 Aug 10, Arab News
A Saudi entrepreneur has called for building a Malaysia-like SMART tunnel in Jeddah. The tunnel can be used to solve the problem of flash floods and also ease traffic congestion, said Adil Bushnak, who heads several companies active in water, environment and energy services.
First locomotives for mineral railway arrive
24 Aug 10, Arab News
The first consignment of six of the 25 locomotives for the mineral railway line project was received Sunday by the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) at the King Abdulaziz Seaport in Dammam.
GAM resumes King Faisal Plaza project to be executed in four stages over ten months
23 Aug 10, AME Info
Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) resumes working on the development project of King Faistal I Plaza in the City Center, after dividing the work into 4 phases, each of which branches into parts, to reduce the effect on the stores, and the traffic and pedestrians movement.
Qatar: Al Khisa Interchange opens for traffic
23 Aug 10, The Peninsula
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) opened Al Khisa Interchange (N10) on North Road to traffic yesterday. The Interchange located 10km away from Immigration Roundabout, connects North Road and Al Khisa on East and Um Salal and Kharitiat on West.
Two new bus services to be introduced by end of year
23 Aug 10, Gulf News
With over 6 million people using the bus in Al Ain, the bus office of the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), has decided to increase its daily bus trips by the end of the year from 750 to 930, with the help of two new services with increased bus routes.
Qatar invites bids for road improvement works
23 Aug 10, AME Info
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has invited firms to submit bids by September 21 for two contracts aimed at addressing congestion in Doha, Meed has reported. The first project involves carrying road improvement works in the Al-Wakrah Municipality, which is south of greater Doha and the construction of temporary and permanent roads in zones 90 to 95.
GAM offers new tender to import LED traffic lights
22 Aug 10, AME Info
Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) resumes replacing the traffic lights' heads with LED system signs which observe lighting diodes, according to the Director of Traffic Operations Department, Eng. Khaled Haddadeen.
Saudi Arabia prepares $27bn revamp for Makkah
22 Aug 10, Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia is planning to spend $27bn on transforming the city of Makkah via a model that will be the development for other urban centres in the country.
UAE nominal economy to rise 8% in 2010
21 Aug 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Higher oil prices will boost the UAE economy by around eight per cent in current prices this year after it plunged by more than 11 per cent in 2009 because of a sharp fall in crude prices, according to a Saudi investment firm.
Bahrain plans key interchange project
20 Aug 10, Trade Arabia
Construction of a multi-million dollar roads interchange at the Mina Salman junction in Bahrain is to begin early next year, it has been revealed.
Sharjah launches new inter city bus route
21 Aug 10, Khaleej Times
The Sharjah Transport has recently opened a new intercity bus route for the benefit of commuters. The new shuttle service launched on Wednesday starts from Al Dhaid and ends at Al Madam, passing through the cities and areas of Al Mulaiha and Al Thamid.
Refurbishment work at Airport Road tunnel in Abu Dhabi
20 Aug 10, Kuwait Times
ABU DHABI -- The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has started wide-ranging refurbishment works in the Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Street tunnel, also known as the Airport Road Tunnel.
Survey shows lack of interest in GCC public transport
19 Aug 10, Arabian Business
Workers in the GCC countries overwhelmingly opt to use cars to travel to and from their place of employment, according to the results of a Regus survey.
New road infrastructure ready in Sharjah
17 Aug 10, Gulf News
The second phase of Maleha Road and a new underpass on King Abdul Aziz Road were inaugurated in Sharjah yesterday. Maleha Road will now be known as Islamic Institute Road as per the instructions of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, who inaugurated the new infrastructure.
King Fahd Causeway deal to be awarded next year
15 Aug 10, AME Info
The expansion and development of the King Fahd Causeway is estimated to cost nearly SR1.07bn ($284.8m), Al Hayat has reported.
Oman Unveils Plans for Extension of Rail Network
12 Aug 10, Oman Observer
Oman has unveiled plans to extend a 1,000km rail network to the port city of Salalah. The proposed route will receive government approval following the completion of feasibility studies.
Al Salam Street Project's Contract 3 is 88% completed
12 Aug 10, AME Info
The management of Al Salam Street Project confirmed that Contract 3, which stretches from Al Salam Street-Al Saada Street intersection up to Al Salam Street-Hazza Bin Zayed Street intersection, has reached an impressive 88% completion rate.
Official says 80% of work on Holy Sites Train complete
12 Aug 10, AME Info
Saudi Arabia's ministry of municipal and rural affairs has denied rumours about delays in operating the Holy Sites Train and said that 80% of the project's work has been completed.
Abu Dhabi sees sharp drop in road accident deaths
12 Aug 10, Arabian Business
Figures released by Abu Dhabi Police have shown that the number of deaths caused by road accidents dropped by 51 percent during July this year compared to the same period last year.
Bahrain Premier confirms road camera plans
10 Aug 10, Arabian Business
Bahrain’s Premier and Crown Prince on Monday confirmed plans to install surveillance cameras across the island, in order to boost road safety in the country.
New plans for Omans high speed rail network
8 Aug 10, Arabian Business
Omani officials want to extend its proposed rail network to Salalah earlier than originally planned according to local newspaper the Oman Observer.
Abu Dhabi Municipality completes e-system project
2 Aug 10, Gulf News
The project, which is carried out by the municipality in cooperation with the Traffic and Patrols Department of Abu Dhabi Police, aims to capture and monitor traffic accidents data electronically and will identify causes of accidents, and establish a comprehensive database.
Abu Dhabi to partially open new Al Mafraq bridge
2 Aug 10, Gulf News
Abu Dhabi: The new Al Mafraq bridge in Abu Dhabi—which links Abu Dhabi , Dubai, Al Ai Ain and Al Gharbia (Western region)—will be partially opened for traffic this month, Abu Dhabi Municipality announced on Monday.
Capital to launch ME's longest tunnel on time
2 Aug 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi is bracing to inaugurate the Middle East's longest traffic tunnel and an expanded resort beach on time towards the year end as the emirate is pushing ahead with a major development drive to cope with rapid population growth.
Saudi Arabia: First wagons for mineral railway arrive from China
2 Aug 10, Arab News
RIYADH: The first consignment of 125 wagons for the mineral railway line project was received by the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) at a formal function held at the King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam on Saturday. SAR President Mansour Al-Mayman said this is the maiden consignment of 688 wagons that have been ordered from China.
UAE transport sector shows positive outlook
30 July 10, Arabian Business
The UAE's transportation sector shows a strong potential and positive growth outlook, according to a recent analysis. A Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry analysis has indicated that the UAE transportation sector provides market accessibility by linking producers and consumers together in what is rapidly becoming more and more of a globalised world, newswire WAM reported on Friday.
Abu Dhabi tops world list for private parking fees
27 July 10, Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi's daily private parking rates for prime business areas is the highest in the world, according to a new global survey by Colliers International. Of 145 central business districts (CBD) tracked by the property consultants, the UAE capital's rate of $55 per day was the most expensive.
Kuwait Govt proposes collecting road toll to ease traffic jam
26 Jul 10, Arab Times
The government is allegedly planning to specify new fees for some services, such as the toll for plying certain roads, reports Arrouiah daily sources. Sources revealed the proposed collection of road toll is aimed at easing traffic jam
SR29m to develop Jeddah airport parking lots
26 Jul 10, Saudi Gazette
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has spent SR29 million to develop and expand the southern and northern parking lots of King Abdul Aziz International Airport through a private contractor, said Mohammad Al-Haddad, Director of GACA Business Development at Jeddah airport.
UAE's non-oil trade surges to Dh596b
26 Jul 10, Gulf News
The primary statistical data of the Federal Customs Authority confirmed the growth of the UAE's non-oil trade volume by a rate of 14 per cent by the end of May 2010 compared with the same period in 2009, as the total trade rose from Dh52.08 billion to Dh59.6 billion.
Abu Dhabi invites tenders for regional rail study
25 Jul 10, Emirates Business 24/7
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has invited proposals from qualified firms to develop and complete the Abu Dhabi Regional Rail Study. The study, which will determine the emirate’s long-term rail passenger requirements, will also consider potential links to Dubai and other emirates within the UAE, as well as other GCC countries, according to the DoT’s public tender advertisement.
Jordan: GAM Completes 70% of the Intersections Prince Hussein Ibn Abdullah AL Shmeisani
25 Jul 10, Press Release
Total accomplishment rate of work on Prince Hussein Ibn Abdullah II intersection on the Airport Road and Al Shmeisani Intersection amounts to 70%, both implemented by Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) with a total cost of about JOD 40 million.
RAK paves the way for more business
25 Jul 10, Gulf News
The vital infrastructure in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, including the cities and the remote areas, are getting a facelift. The projects involved improving and maintaining the existing roads and constructing new ones, as part of a master plan to develop the emirate's city and remote areas, he said.
Bahrain: Zaid bin Amira project nearing completion
25 Jul 10, Bahrain Tribune
Over 85 per cent of the third and fourth phases of the Zaid bin Amira road works project have been completed.
Abu Dhabi eyes a way out of its parking woes
24 Jul 10, Emirates Business 24/7
As many as 7,000 surplus cars were removed from Abu Dhabi’s parking spaces since the introduction of paid parking meters, a senior official said.
Oman to build $1.5bn bridge to turtle island
23 Jul 10, Arabian Business
Oman plans to build a $1.5bn bridge to an island turtle habitat off the Gulf Arab state’s east coast to boost tourist numbers, a finance ministry official said on Thursday.
Yemen Plans Rail Link to Saudi Arabia
23 Jul 10, Railway Technology
Yemen is planning to construct a railway line to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $3.5bn, according to a report. The government recently completed the economic and financial study for the project.
Saher to be launched in Jeddah soon
22 Jul 10, Saudi Gazette
The Saher traffic camera system that penalizes dangerous driving through automated vehicle identification is to be introduced to the streets of Jeddah "within days", the Traffic Department has said.
Qatar seen leading GCC infrastructure push to 2014
21 July 10 Arabian Business
Qatar is seen leading the Gulf region in terms of infrastructure despite a 22 percent contraction in its construction industry in 2009.
Makkah Metro to ease congestion
21 July 10, Gulf News
Riyadh Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has ordered a study to determine the feasibility of the Makkah Metro’s second phase, Dr Habib Zain Al Abdeen, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Rural and Municipal Affairs, said.
Abu Dhabi to get 1600 new paid parking spaces
21 July 10, Gulf News
There will be 945 new spaces in the area between Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Istiqlal Road, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street and Hussain Street.
Jeddah allocates $800m budget to ease congestion
20 July 10, Arabian Business
A budget of SR3bn ($800m) has been allocated by Jeddah Mayor’s Office for road improvements to ease traffic flow around the Saudi city.
Phase two of Upper Egypt Red Sea road to cost LE 16bln
19 July 10, Daily News Egypt
CAIRO: The second phase of the Upper Egypt-Red Sea road will cost LE 1.6 billion, reported local newspapers citing Investment Minister Mahmoud Mohieldin.
New shaded car park at Muscat Airport
18 Jul 10, Oman Daily Observer
Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC), the company responsible for managing and operating Muscat International and Salalah Airports, is showing further evidence of its commitment to providing a full range of facilities to cater for all its customer needs with the opening of its new Premium Car Park Facility at Muscat International Airport.
$167 million flyover opens in Bahrain
17 Jul 10, Trade Arabia
A new flyover costing BD63 million ($167 million) has opened in the Umm Al Hassam region in Bahrain. Construction work related to the upper flyover of Umm Al Hassam junction and the two western flyovers has been completed and the first phase of the project has opened to traffic.
$1.8bn Saudi Metro online for Haj launch
17 Jul 10, The National
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims making the journey to Mecca will be able to use the holy city’s first metro, which is set to launch in time for the Haj this year, one of the contractors on the US$1.8 billion (Dh6.61bn) project says.
Work begins on Amman bus rapid transit project
15 Jul 10, Trade Arabia
Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started the execution of construction works of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on two sections of Queen Rania Al Abdullah Street in the Jordanian capital.
Road stretch to be paved in Fujairah
15 Jul 10, Khaleej Times
The road stretch between Al Qasr Street and Faisal area will be paved as part of the second phase of the internal rood network project, Mohammed Saif Al Afkham, Director of Fujairah Municipality said.
Kuwait: Private sector role in railway project
14 Jul 10, Kuwait Times
The proposed railways project, touted to be one of the large-scale plans that the government plans to promote, will be referred to a relevant committee, said Mohammad Al-Busairi, Minister of Communication. It will be introduced in the form of a collaboration undertaken with the private sector.
Kuwait: 60 percent of highway completed - official
14 Jul 10, Kuwait News Agency
Sixty percent of the first stage of the First Ring Road has been completed, with the phase expected to be finished by July 2011, an official said here Tuesday.
GAM Executes Sidewalks, Middle Islands at a Cost of 700,000JOD in Different Regions of the Capital
14 Jul 10, Press Release
Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) resumes establishing sidewalks and renovating others in some main and important streets of the Capital at a cost amounting to a quarter million JOD.
Several sectors benefiting from Jordanian-French ties
14 Jul 10, Jordan Times
The Kingdom’s transport and water sectors have benefited from closer ties between France and Jordan over the last year, the French Ambassador in Amman said on Tuesday. France has extended a 200,000 euro grant to support feasibility studies for the National Railway Network project as part of support for the Kingdom’s transport sector
Abu Dhabi expands paid parking in areas along Khalifa Street
13 July 10, Gulf News
Paid parking services will be extended in Khalifa Street, East Road, Corniche Road and Street 6. Abu Dhabi: Starting Wednesday, the pay-to-park system will be introduced in more than 2,500 spaces in two areas along Khalifa Street in Abu Dhabi, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Riyadh to get 80 meter flyover
13 Jul 10, Arab News
The Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) is to construct a bridge over the King Abdulaziz Road and King Abdullah Road intersection in Riyadh.
Al Ain-Nahel road project on schedule
13 Jul 10, Gulf News
The Al Ain-Nahel road project is 52 per cent complete, according to the municipality. The project, once fully completed, aims to improve safety standards and efficiency of the 34- kilometre road that begins at Al Haili roundabout and ends at Al Nahel city along Al Hair- Suwaihan road. The project which costs Dh342 million is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Bahrain City Centre launches shuttle bus service
13 Jul 10, AME Info
Visiting Bahrain's top shopping destination, Bahrain City Centre, will be even easier for the country's tourists following the launch of a hotel shuttle bus service.
Greater Amman Municipality commences pavement of some streets of the capital during night
13 Jul 10, AME Info
Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) commences this month paving several streets of the Capital with basalt mixes during the night hours, with a space area of 350.000 m2 and a total cost reaching to about JOD2m. Director of Road Maintenance Department, Eng. Ahmad Khreisat, said that night pavement works will be executed between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, for a whole month, by local contractors, enhanced by GAM's team and vehicles.
Mawaqif paid parking services to be introduced in two areas along Khalifa Street
13 Jul 10, AME Info
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi announced today the implementation of Mawaqif paid parking services in two new areas in Abu Dhabi starting Wednesday 14th July in a step towards 'Mawaqif 2010 Plan' revealed earlier this year, aiming to manage car parking facilities and spaces in Abu Dhabi.
Egypt to build $1bn tunnel under Suez Canal
12 Jul 10, Trade Arabia
Egypt plans to build a $1 billion tunnel under the Suez Canal at Port Said and will begin seeking finance as soon as the designs are completed, Al-Akhbar newspaper on Monday quoted the investment minister as saying.
Sharjah to begin Dh800m renovation project
12 Jul 10, Khaleej Times
The Ministry of public works will soon start executing renovation work of Intersection number 5 in Sharjah with a total cost reaching Dh800 million. The ambitious project will be completed in three phases.
Saudi announces $100bn transport plans
12 July 10, AME Info
Saudi Arabia's General Investment Authority (Sagia) has unveiled plans to spend $100bn on developing 19 transport projects over the next 10 years,
Saher system to be introduced in Tabuk
08 July 10, Arab News
TABUK: The new "Saher" traffic monitoring system will be introduced in the northern Tabuk province next month, according to the local Traffic Department's director on Wednesday.
$5m expansion for King Fahd Causeway set
7 July 10, Arab News
ALKHOBAR: The King Fahd Causeway linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain is to undergo a major $5 million expansion. The number of departure lanes will be increased from 10 to 17 and the number of arrival lanes from 13 to 18 on both sides.
Six engines & 125 wagons ready for mineral railway line project
7 July 10, Arab News
RIYADH: Six locomotives and 125 wagons will be arriving shortly for the mineral railway line project that is to set to take off in December this year, the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) announced here Tuesday. "We sent a team of five engineers to Canada and China to ensure the progress of the manufacturing of locomotives and wagons," SAR's Fawaz Al-Magati told Arab News on Tuesday.
Bahrain Parts of Umm Al Hassan junction to open this month
6 July 10 Bahrain Times
A large part of the Umm Al Hassan intersection project is to be completed and opened to the public this month. During a visit to the project site yesterday, Assistant Undersecretary for Roads at the Ministry of Works, Esam Abdullah Khalaf, affirmed that the final touches are being made to the two upper bridges of the Umm Al Hassan intersection, as well as the two western bridges, all of which will be opened to traffic by the end of July.
Transport minister highlights Lebanons poor roads and infrastructure
6 July 10, The Daily Star
BEIRUT: Public Works and Transport Minister Ghazi Aridi said Monday Lebanon is suffering from a lack of proper roads which is negatively affecting the safety of Lebanese citizens.
New road signs for Abu Dhabi
4 July 10, WAM
Portable signage deployed to boost road safety in the emirate.The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has deployed 40 state-of-the-art portable variable message signs (PVMS) as a first stage to enhance emirate-wide road safety.
King Fahad Causeway to get $5m facelift
4 July 10, Trade Arabia
Facilities at King Fahad Causeway are set to undergo a major BD2 million ($5.3 million) renovation, it has been revealed. This is on top of a BD2.5 million plan to renovate the two tower restaurants on both sides of the causeway.
Municipality signs deal to upgrade road
4 July 10, Gulf News
The project aims at maintaining the 60km, two-lane road which is adjacent to the UAE-Saudi Arabian borders. Al Ain: A Dh76-million contract has been signed by Al Ain Municipality for the maintenance and improvement of Umm Al Zamoul road to Tawi Arbaeen.
New signs to warn motorists
4 July 10, The National
ABU DHABI - The Department of Transport is using 40 portable road signs to warn drivers about hazards on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai and Abu Dhabi-Al Ain roads.
New pedestrian bridges, tunnels to facilitate passenger access to BRT stations
4 July 10, Jordan Times
AMMAN - New pedestrian bridges and tunnels will be built along the route of the capital's first rapid transit system to facilitate passenger access to 41 bus stations, a Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) official said on Saturday.
Makkah train to transport 130,000 pilgrims
4 July 10, Emirates Business
Saudi Arabia has completed the first stage of a train that will transport nearly 130,000 pilgrims through the holy sites in this year’s Haj season scheduled to start in November, newspapers reported recently.
Jeddah bridges, tunnels to be completed within 5 years
2 July 10, Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH - The Bride of the Red Sea will have a new and expanded road network by 2015 as work is continuing on a number of bridges and tunnels estimated to cost SR3 billion, said Jeddah Mayor Adel Fakeih here Thursday.
Partnerships to drive projects
29 June 10, Gulf News
Public-private cooperation could help 'massive infrastructure upgradation in Gulf'Dubai: Public-private partnership (PPP) framework a model that is yet to be tested widely in the region could spearhead the implementation of the Gulf's large infrastructure projects to the tune of Dh438 billion ($120 billion) in which mass transit and rail systems could take a driver's seat.
GCC to invest $119.6 billion on infrastructure projects in 10 years
29 June 10, Khaleej Times
The GCC countries will invest over $119.6 billion in infrastructure projects over the next 10 years, of which rail projects account for more than 90 per cent, said a recent study by a research company. Saudi Arabia, which leads the Gulf countries in terms of investment, is spending $25 billion on its rail network adding 3,900 kilometres of track through three major projects, said Business Monitor International (BMI).
Zayed City Market to charge for parking
28 June 10, Gulf News
Abu Dhabi: Beginning Tuesday, the Mawaqif paid parking system will be applicable to the multi-storey car park of Zayed City Market, near the intersection of East Street and Zayed Second Street.
Qatar to invite bids for mega expressway project
27 June 10, AME Info
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will invite companies to submit bids for the construction of the new Lusail Expressway project by the end of August,
Jordan, Italy focus on railway projects
27 June 10, Jordan News Agency
Amman – Minister of Industry and Trade Amir Hadidi on Sunday said that Jordan and Italy discussed means to promote cooperation in railway, renewable energy and infrastructure projects fields.
Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announces bridge connecting Hazaa Bin Zayed Street and Al Reem Island now open
27 June 10, AME Info
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Police GHQ- Traffic and Patrols Directorate announced the opening of the bridge connecting Hazza Bin Zayed Street to Al Reem Island. Vehicles travelling from Al Reem Island going inbound Abu Dhabi can now access the bridge.
Oman: Train project an additional boost to country's infrastructure set-up
27 June 10, Oman Daily Observer
MUSCAT -- The Sultanate began plans for the building of national railways to boost the country's infrastructure. The Tender Board recently opened bids for the project and 32 international companies from Britain, Russia, France, Germany, Malaysia, the United States and China bid for the pre-qualification stage.
Qatar to invite bids for mega expressway project
27 June 10, AME Info
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will invite companies to submit bids for the construction of the new Lusail Expressway project by the end of August.
Iraq awards $600 million monorail contract
26 June 10, Reuters
Iraq's city of Najaf has awarded a Canadian company a $600 million contract to build the country's first monorail, an official said on Saturday.
Work begins on first Doha Metro station
24 June 10, Arabian Business
Construction work has begun on the first underground station of Doha Metro, Mott MacDonald announced on Thursday.
8 int'l firms compete to get Baghdad Subway
23 Jun 10, Aswat al-Iraq
BAGHDAD: Eight foreign firms are competing to get the project of the Iraqi capital's subway, the Baghdad mayoralty said in a release on Wednesday.
Haramain Train: 670 properties to be razed
23 June 10, Saudi Gazzett
JEDDAH - The Haramain Train will complete the journey from Makkah to Jeddah in 30 minutes, and Jeddah to Madina in two hours, using advanced communication and signaling systems and passing through seven intersections on the Al-Haramain Road in the east of Jeddah, Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal heard on Tuesday.
Radical plan urged to ease Makkah traffic problems
23 June 10, Arabian Busniess
A new 10-year plan is being devised to tackle growing traffic problems in the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia, officials have said.
Old tyres to help improve roads in Sharjah
22 June 10, Gulf News
Sharjah: Authorities aim to improve the city's roads and reduce the chance of potholes formation by using rubberised asphalt.
UAE railway operational in 7-8 years
22 June 10, Gulf News
Abu Dhabi: A countrywide railway network in the UAE will be rolled out over the next 7-8 years, the chief executive officer of Union Railway Richard Bowker said here on the sidelines of an industry event late on Sunday.
Union Rail ways huge deal on track
21 June 10, The National
Union Railway is ready to get rolling on its 1,500km railway across the UAE with a formal invitation to contractors to express their interest in the $11 billion (Dh40.4bn) project.
Dubai trade rises 14% by April
21 June 10, Emirates Business 24/7
Dubai's direct trade grew an average rate of 14 per cent in terms of value during the first four months of this year, reaching Dh180.7 billion, compared to Dh159.1bn in the same period last year.
Oman Bridge to connect Masirah Island with mainland
21 June 10, Gulf News
Muscat: Oman is planning to build a 'sea bridge' to connect the Masirah Island on Oman's eastern coast with main land.
Saudi Arabia Train to Europe proposed
21 June 10, Saudi Gazzett
RIYADH – Representatives from the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry met with their German counterparts on Saturday to discuss proposals to increase trade between the two countries, with a train line connecting the Kingdom to Europe one of the most notable propositions heard.
New school buses with enhanced safety standards to be introduced
21 June 10, Gulf News
"The reforms are aimed at reinforcing the overall sustainability of school transport by reducing the proportion of private vehicles doing school runs," said Engineer Hashim Al Hashemi, Public Transport Director in the DoT in Abu Dhabi.
Saudi Arabia Mansour signs 38 projects worth SR1bn
20 June 10, Arab News
JEDDAH: Municipal and Rural Affairs Minister Prince Mansour bin Miteb signed on Saturday 38 municipality contracts worth SR1.004 billion with a number of national companies.
Delma-Sea Palace Road opens today
18 June 10, Gulf News
Abu Dhabi Delma-Sea Palace Road in Abu Dhabi will be opened today for traffic on both directions, Abu Dhabi Municipality announced yesterday. New traffic signals will also start operating along Al Salam-Sea Palace intersection outbound Abu Dhabi, a statement issued by the municipality read.
QR1.59bn Ashghal contract for Doha Expressway
17 June 10, The Peninsular
DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) yesterday awarded a contract worth QR1.59bn to implement the 7th Package of Doha Expressway which covers the second phase of the Salwa Road project.
DoT panel approves bus-only lanes in Abu Dhabi
17 June 10, Gulf News
The Executive Committee approved a series of projects submitted by the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi to establish bus-only lanes for mass transport
Oman: 32 firms vie for railway project
17 June 10, Oman Times
MUSCAT: More than 32 international companies are applying to win for a railway project in the Sultanate of Oman. An Omani official source told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that among companies that are applying for the railway project are international outfits from Britain, Russia, France, Germany, Malaysia, America and China, noting that the project comes within the project of a railway of the GCC.
Makkah Metro to have 20 trains
16 June 10, AME Info
Saudi municipal and rural affairs minister, Prince Mansour bin Miteb has said the Makkah Metro project will have 20 trains next year when it operates at full capacity.
Major projects to help UAE economy grow 4%
15 June 10, Emirates Business
Emirates Railway, a nuclear power project and a marine transportation network are among big-ticket projects.The UAE economy will grow at an expected average of four per cent this year and in 2011 as it embarks on a host of landmark projects, including Emirates Railway, nuclear power generation project and marine transportation network, said Central Bank Governor Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi.
Amman to introduce new bus system
15 June 10, AME Info
The municipality of the Jordanian capital Amman has announced that the bus rapid transit (BRT) system will be implemented by 2012
Besix wins $265m Bahrain causeway deal
15 June 10, Trade Arabia
Orascom Construction Industries (OCI), Egypt's biggest listed builder, said on Monday its 50- percent owned subsidiary Besix Group has won a $265 million contract to build a causeway in Bahrain.
Bus rapid transit system to be implemented on capital's main arteries
14 June 10, Jordan Times
AMMAN - The capital's main roads will take on a new look in 2012 following the implementation of a bus rapid transit (BRT) system, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said on Sunday.
UAE economy to grow 4% in 2010, 2011 top official
14 June 10, Reuters
The UAE's economy will grow at a pace of around 4 percent this year and next on the back of big infrastructure projects, its central bank chief said on Monday.
Kuwait government discuss development projects
13 June 10,Kuwait News Agency
KUWAIT - Deputy Premier for Economic Affairs Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Sabah briefed the cabinet late Sunday night about government projects within the country's mega development plan.
Egypt seeks partners for $1.8bn road projects
13 June 10, Trade Arabia
Egypt, in a bid to boost its creaking transport system, plans to offer road, rail and other projects worth 10 billion Egyptian pounds ($1.8 billion) for public-private partnerships, a report said.
Abu Dhabi planning new rail network
13 June 10, AME Info
Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport has revealed plans for a new rail network serving the city of Al-Ain in the emirate's Eastern Region
UAE trade surplus set to rise 15% in 2010 - official
12 June 10, Arabian Business
The UAE's trade surplus for 2010 is expected to rise 15 percent from 2009, a foreign trade official said on Friday.
Qatar plans $100b in development projects
11 June 10, Gulf News
Qatari economy, may expand 18.5 per cent in 2010 Istanbul: The Qatari government and state-owned companies plan to spend as much as $100 billion (Dh367 billion) on infrastructure projects within the next four years, Finance Minister Yousuf Hussain Kamal said Saturday.
Iran, China to foster railroad cooperation
9 June 10, Arab News
Beijing - Iran's Minister of Road and Transportation Hamid Behbahani in a meeting with China's Minister of Railways Liu Zhijun called for expansion of railroad cooperation here on Wednesday. The two ministers also conferred on ways to deepen bilateral relations in various fields.
Iran China to foster railroad co-operation
09 June 10, Arab News
Beijing - Iran's Minister of Road and Transportation Hamid Behbahani in a meeting with China's Minister of Railways Liu Zhijun called for expansion of railroad cooperation here on Wednesday. The two ministers also conferred on ways to deepen bilateral relations in various fields.
Qatar launches new unit to improve road safety
09 June 10, Arabian Business
Qatar is setting up a new research centre in an effort to improve its cityies' traffic systems and road safety, it was reported on Wednesday.
New GPS discs to allow Bahrain police to track all vehicles
09 June 10, Arabian Business
Bahraini police will be able to track every vehicle in the kingdom at the end of the year when new registration discs containing microchips are introduced.
Parking cards going hi-tech
09 June 10, Gulf News
Sharjah: Residents will soon be able to register and renew their parking cards, plus pay their municipality fines at shopping centres, a senior municipality member of staff said on Tuesday.
Railway Authority to spend LE 40 billion on extending lines
07 June 10, Daily News Egypt
An official at the Egyptian Railway Authority (ERA) announced the launching of a ten-year plan for a development project worth LE 40 billion in the period 2011-2020
SR9.85m underpass finally opens
07 June 10, Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH - The SR98.5 million new underpass at King Fahd Street (Sitteen Street) and Prince Muhammad Bin Abdul Aziz Street (Tahlia Street) intersection was formally inaugurated here Sunday.
Makkah metro phase I to be ready for Haj
06 June 10, Trade Arabia
The first phase of Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro (Makkah Metro) project that connects Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina, will be ready for this year’s Haj, said a report citing Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) officials.
Saudi Railways extends Haramain bid date
06 June 10, Trade Arabia
Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) has extended the due date for the bidding of the second phase of Haramain High Speed Railway Project (HHR), connecting Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah, to July 3.
French Development Agency Egyptian Government sign grant agreement for public transport improvements in Cairo
06 June 10, AME Info
Two French Development Agency grant agreements, with a total amount of EUR1,5m, have been signed with the Egyptian Government on June 3rd 2010. The first grant, with an amount of EUR1m, from the French Global Environment Facility, will finance expertise and technical supports to pilot projects improving public transport in Greater Cairo.
Qatar Ashghal plans major expansion
06 June 10, The Peninsular
DOHA: The Immigration roundabout and the intersections on the Al Sadd Street will be expanded to address traffic congestion in the localities concerned.
Jordan Hijaz railway starts operating day trips to Syrian city
06 June 10, Jordan Times
AMMAN - The Jordan Hijaz Railway (JHR) has started operating a train service from Amman to the Syrian city of Daraa every Saturday, providing Jordanians with an opportunity to visit the tourist site, according to a senior JHR official.
Ajman to implement paid parking on Sheikh Khalifa street
05 June 10, Gulf News
Ajman: The Ajman Municipality will activate paid parking on Sheikh Khalifa Street from June 23.
Makkah Monorail to be ready for pilgrims this Haj - paper
05 June 10, Arabian Business
The first phase of the Makkah Monorail project is expected to be completed before this year's Haj, according to a report.
Haramain Railway: 90% of designing work completed
03 Jun 10, Arab News
More than 90 percent of the design of the primary infrastructure of the Haramain Railway, including that of 12 of the project's 94 bridges, has been completed, said Abdul Aziz Al-Hoqail, president of the Saudi Railway Organization (SRO).
Major new shopping mall planned for Doha report
03 Jun 10, Arabian Business
A major new shopping centre, to include a 13-screen cinema and parking for about 1,600 cars, is set to be built in Doha, it was reported on Thursday.
Iraq: Transportation Ministry finalizes new bus station in Thi Qar
02 Jun 10, Aswat al-Iraq
The Iraqi Transportation Ministry has finalized the project of a new bus station in Thi-Qar province. "The project's total cost was ID355 million," the ministry said on Wednesday as received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
Abu Dhabi offers investment opportunities in many sectors
02 June 10, Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi offers investment opportunities in the fields of aluminium, steel, infrastructure, airports, seaports and railroads, along with petrochemicals and renewable energy, the capital’s chief economic planner told an investors conference in China.
Union Railway seeks sand impact assessment firm
02 June 10, Arab News
Abu Dhabi's Union Railway is inviting companies to express an interest by June 3, in carrying out a study for the impact and mitigation of dune sand on the UAE's $11bn national railway.
Al Salam Street Project is going according to schedule
01 Jun 10, WAM
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City confirmed that Al Salam Street Project is going according to schedule. This was revealed during a recent site tour for a group of Al Salam Street residents and municipality customers where the ongoing efforts towards the project’s successful completion were highlighted.
ICBCreadytofundrailwayprojectinUAE
01 June 10, Gulf News
Abu Dhabi: Industrial andCommercial Bank of China (ICBC) said yesterday that it is ready to provide financing, export credit and advisory services for a railway project in the UAE as the two nations get set for a quantum leap into an economic partnership that transcends trade.
Major rail projects build up steam
01 June 10, The National
The Abu Dhabi Public Transport consortium, which includes Deutsche Bahn International, is undertaking a study to examine the feasibility of a metro system in the capital.Major rail projects in Abu Dhabi and the wider GCC region are beginning to take shape after a lull of more than six months in project announcements.
Oman Wadi Hatt road project okayed
01 June 10, Oman Daily Observer
MUSCAT -- As part of the Sultanate Government's endeavours to implement development projects, the Ministry of Finance has approved eight agreements and four change orders worth RO 33.27 million.
Sharjah launches smart card for buses
01 June 10, Gulf News
Sharjah: The fare for public buses has been increased from Dh4 to Dh5, yet commuters are eligible for a 10 per cent discount per trip through purchasing the e-payment smart cards, Sayer which was launched today.