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Transport sector in the Ministry of Haj and Umrah makes preparations for Haj
Several approved projects were discussed during the meeting, including the expansion of bridge 62 Souq Al Arab
Saudi Arabia sees 616 foreign factories in Q1-18
The number of operating factories in Saudi Arabia totaled 7,630 in the three-month period ended last March
Saudi's built environment 'becoming more sophisticated'
There is an acute awareness of the need to build for the longer term, said the construction expert.
Soft opening of new King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah set for May
2018 will be a turning point for transportation services in the Makkah region and in line with Vision 2030
Over 500 hotels under construction in MEA
Dubai topped the MEA list for the largest number of rooms under construction with the total put at 41,846 rooms
Alabbar Energy and Sustainability Group to open new office in Saudi Arabia
The firm’s projects in the kingdom included sustainability and environmental assessments for large scale master plan developments.
Transport projects worth $213.35mln launched in Saudi Qassim region
The projects cover Buraidah city and connecting roads, and include eight bridges.
Industrial Valley at King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia attracts 120 firms
The Valley is connected to King Abdullah Port, the Haramain high-speed railway network, the planned Saudi Landbridge project for freight, and the national highway network.
Eight investment opportunities launched in Hajj and Umrah sector at Makkah forum
Investment opportunities agreed at Makkah Economic Forum include support for people with special needs and historical sites.
Saudi Aramco signs deal to develop cities, empower local communities
Both parties to enhance the economies of promising cities in the kingdom by utilizing their natural resources
Insights
Why Caterpillar can't keep up with a boom in demand
Caterpillar CEO said it it plans to spend more on new technologies, expanding its parts business and selling more rental and used equipment.
Blackstone stores up value in warehouse deal
The private equity firm is jumping into something of a property-grab for industrial real estate investment trusts
India's top builder starts useful renovation
Larsen & Toubro agreed to sell its electrical and automation unit to France’s Schneider Electric for $2.1billion in cash.
