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L&T marks key Riyadh metro safety milestone
Indian engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said it has achieved a major safety milestone during the construction of key facilities at its Riyadh Metro project, clocking over 15 million safe man hours without lost time injuries (LTI).
40% of new Riyadh hotel supply in 2017 set to be...
About 40 percent of new hotel supply expected in Riyadh during 2017 will be delayed, but pressure will remain on room rates, according to...
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Five star hotels on rise in Saudi capital Riyadh
The Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh is seeing a rise in the number of planned and completed five star hotel projects according to architects Dewan – a company taking part in a number of tourism and hospitality projects across the kingdom.
Tracklaying starts on Riyadh metro
A ceremony on June 8 marked the completion of tunnelling work on Line 5 of the Riyadh metro, when TBM Dhafrah broke through at the site of station 5B3.
Air Arabia Jordan announces Riyadh flights
Air Arabia Jordan, the Amman-based joint venture of the Sharjah-headquartered Air Arabia, said on Tuesday it will start three weekly flights to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on April 14.
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Atkins and SNC Lavalin agree on acquisition terms
Canada's SNC-Lavalin will acquire UK-headquartered consultancy, Atkins, for $2.6bn (£2.1bn), it has been confirmed.
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Riyadh transport project on track for 2018 launch
The King Abdulaziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is progressing as per...
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How Saudi Arabia plans to shake up its economy
In late February, several hundred Saudi officials, company executives and foreign consultants gathered in a luxury Riyadh hotel to discuss how Saudi Arabia's economy could survive an era of cheap oil.
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Bahrain’s metro project on track
Bahrain's metro project will further cement the kingdom’s position in the region as the best place to live and work – by providing people alternative means...
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Governor of Riyadh region opens roads projects
Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, governor of Riyadh region and chairman of Riyadh Development Higher Commission, has officially opened the extension of Abu Bakr and Al-Oroubah roads through Riyadh Air Base and the tunnel project of the intersection of King Abdul- Aziz Road with Al-Oroubah road.
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Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) awarded fit-out and joinery firm Abanos a $13.4m (AED49.2m) contract to supply and install non-fire-rated and fire-rated doors, kitchen cabinets, and wardrobes...
‘SBIE 2016’ kicks off amid bright construction outlook
Saudi Arabia is in the midst of rapid economic expansion as it looks to develop its non-oil sector. Infrastructure projects include Riyadh Metro, Makkah Metro, Jeddah Airport, Riyadh Airport, apart from power and water and healthcare projects to the tune of $400 billion.
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Saudi Arabia’s Unpaid Tab With Metro Builders Runs Into Billions
Payment dispute has escalated into diplomatic note, people say
Saudi, Spanish foreign ministers discuss joint cooperation
During her visit, she also toured the Riyadh Metro project and the Al-Turaif district and held meetings with the tourism minister and Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih.
Saudi crown prince unveils plan to make Riyadh one of world’s 10 largest city...
True growth begins in city, whether in terms of industry, innovation, education, services, or other sectors, Crown Prince tells FII gathering in Saudi capital
Al-Rasheed: Riyadh strategy to be out after 4 months
Al-Rasheed said the Riyadh Metro project, when launched, will be ranked 14th in the world. He revealed the salient features of the Riyadh development strategy, which is based on four pivotal aspects.
2021: Saudi megaproject Qiddiya plans iconic buildings, metro link with Riyadh airport
There are plans to connect Riyadh’s airport by Metro to the heart of Qiddiya’s City Centre. The project will also be connected to other modes of Riyadh’s public transportation network.
KAFD Grand Mosque wins prestigious Int’l Architecture Award
The award is accorded by the Athenaeum Museum in Chicago, USA, for the best international designs, annually.
Riyadh public transport system to start operations in Q2 2021
The project costs cannot be currently estimated, as coordination is ongoing with the related parties
King Salman invites UAE president to attend 41st GCC Summit
During the meeting, they reviewed the march of the GCC and means of advancing cooperation, coordination and solidarity between the states and peoples of the Council.
Riyadh Metro testing progresses with first lines on course to open in 2021
TESTING is stepping up in Riyadh on the city’s new 176km six-line metro network, with the first lines on course to open in the Saudi Arabian capital in 2021.