Tunneling has begun on Line 1 of Riyadh Metro, touted to be the country?s first underground rail system and one of the largest in the world
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Middle East freight and passenger traffic growth favourable

Middle East freight recorded an increase in demand of 18.1 per cent, and passenger traffic grew by 14 per cent. (Image source: Christian Junker AHKGAP/Flickr)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)?s global passenger traffic and freight traffic reports have revealed that the Middle East market has fared well, compared to other markets
First Saudi Arabian private port shows good growth
The King Abdullah Port (KAP) near Rabigh on Saudi Arabia?s Red Sea coast is gaining momentum, with its throughput until May rising by 16 per cent compared to the same period last year
Arcadis wins US$22mn Doha Metro design contract

Arcadis is expected to provide branding, design and construction services on the Doha Metros Gold Line. (Image source: Guillaime Paumier/Flickr)
The Netherlands-based asset design and consultancy firm Arcadis has won a US$22mn contract to provide architectural, branding, design and construction services on the Doha Metro?s Gold Line
Middle East car market expected to witness strong growth

The increase in oil prices, economic growth and enhanced private sector activity is expected to boost car sales in leading Middle East economies. (Image source: JaguarMENA/Flickr)
The car sales market in the Middle East is expected to grow twice as fast in comparison to the North American and Western European markets by 2022, according to a report by Carmudi