KEZAD & Al Jazeera Steel breaks ground for Abu Dhabi’s 1st rolling mill
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group), the integrated trade, logistics and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi, and Al Jazeera Steel Products Co, has held the groundbreaking ceremony of the region’s first Rolling Mill with Rail production capability in Abu Dhabi. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new era of industrial development in the […]
FTA outlines procedures for VAT recovery on Mosques’ construction and operation
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) held a session in collaboration with the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah, as part of the Customer Councils initiative launched by the UAE Government. The Council aimed to improve government services by engaging customers in designing innovative experiences based on their ideas and suggestions. The session was attended by […]
Al Hamra awards infra works contract for Falcon Island to ENERVO Contracting
Ras Al Khaimah-based developer Al Hamra announced on Wednesday that the infrastructure works contract for its one billion UAE dirhams ($272 million) Falcon Island luxury development was awarded to ENERVO Contracting & General Maintenance. The main construction will start upon completion of infrastructure works, which started in March, the developer said in a statement. The […]
AD Ports to develop and operate Safaga Port in Egypt
AD Ports Group, the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, today announced the signing of a concession agreement to develop and operate a multi-purpose port in Safaga in Egypt, in addition to signing of two 15-year agreements, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and three Head of Terms (HoT) concerning ports located in Egypt’s […]
Etihad Rail to boost UAE’s economic growth, research shows
The UAE economy is set to get a major boost as Etihad Rail comes onstream, a new report has said. The rail network will boost the country’s freight transport sector, supporting ongoing growth in one of the key components of the local economy, according to Emirates NBD Research. Trade and freight transport services have been […]
Star Paper Mill to set up $54mln recycled paper mill in Abu Dhabi
A new recycled paper mill will be established in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) in a move to support the UAE circular economy. The mill will manufacture eco-friendly biodegradable recycled kraft papers in Abu Dhabi after an agreement between Star Paper Mill and RC Paper Machines, which will expand its existing capacity with an […]
Stats Group wins big Abu Dhabi subsea pipeline project work
UK-based Pipeline technology specialist Stats Group said it has been commissioned by UAE-headquartered oil and gas EPC contractor National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) to provide pipeline isolation, hot tapping and plugging services to the world’s largest diameter subsea pipeline intervention project, on behalf of a national operating company. Stats said the project win is the […]
Sheikh Mohammed announces major project for Dubai’s countryside
The Dubai Ruler has approved a comprehensive plan to develop the emirate’s countryside into touristic destinations. The development plan includes a first-of-its-kind 100km scenic route, natural reserves and areas to practise desert sports. The plan encompasses a 2,216-sqkm area in areas like Lehbab, Aweer and Faqaa, among others, according to a tweet by His Highness […]
DEWA commissions two new transmission substations
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned a new 132/11kV substations in Al Awir First with a transmission capacity of 150 MVA, at a total cost of AED180 million. DEWA also inaugurated a new transmission 400/132kV substation in Jebel Ali First and overhead cables with a conversion transmission of 2,000 MVA, at total […]
ARIA Commodities launches 4 projects worth $42mln in HFZA
ARIA Commodities, a leading player in the field of asphalt and distillates and storage infrastructure development, has announced it will invest a total of AED 154 million ($42 million) in the construction of four plants in the Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA), including a bitumen plant, a refinery, a tyre cycling plant, and a storage […]