Engineering and construction company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has won a US$740mn order for the design and construction of Doha Metro project?s Gold Line in Qatar
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Middle East aviation industry set to grow

The Middle East is set to witness a growth in air traffic, cites the aviation report. (Image source: Gordon Werner/Flickr)
The aviation industry in the Middle East is set to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.32 per cent by 2016, according to a report
Automotive hub to be built at Sohar Freezone

An automotive hub for Toyota and Lexus vehicles at Sohar Freezone has been planned. (Image source: Sohar Freezone)
Business conglomerate Saud Bahwan has signed an agreement with Sohar Freezone authorities to construct a vehicle and storage distribution centre for Toyota and Lexus vehicles
Middle East airline carriers record 'strongest year-on-year traffic growth'

Robust growth of regional economies and business travel have favoured the growth of Middle Eastern airlines. (Image source: Jim McDougall/Flickr)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)s global passenger traffic results for February 2014 has shown a 13.4 per cent year-on-year increase in growth among Middle Eastern airline carriers
Construction begins on US$22.5 billion Riyadh metro
Work on the 178km-long Riyadh metro has commenced with project officials estimating that the rail network should be completed by 2018