The implementation of the first phase of a metro network in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca has been allocated US$5.4 billion in financing, the Mayor of Mecca announced.

The first phase of Cairo's metro Line 3 is now open.

The Partnerships Technical Bureau (PTB), Kuwait's government committee, signed off the feasibility study for a new metro rail system.

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) said it has awarded a 13-year maintenance contract for the Al Sufouh tram project in Dubai to a consortium comprising Alstom Co and Cofely-Besix Co.

Etihad Rail’s plan to borrow US$1.3 billion to finance part of the construction of a nationwide railway network was approved by the UAE cabinet.