The new Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) at Jeddah Islamic Port has been officially opened, and is the first privately funded build operate and transfer (BOT) port development in Saudi Arabia
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Bombardier launches academy for Saudi rail project managers
Berlin-based Bombardier Transportation has launched a rail project management academy in Saudi Arabia to train a new generation of project managers who will go on to deliver urban transport projects across the region
Regional airlines recover from the impact of Arab Spring
The number of passengers flying on regional airlines in the Middle East increased by 23.4 per cent in February compared to the same period last year as the aviation industry shrugged off the impact of the Arab Spring, according to the latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) monthly report
Increased cargo volumes drive DP World profit
DP World reported that full year profit increased by 82 per cent to US$683 million, helped by increased cargo volumes, compared to $375 million in 2010
Abu Dhabi reduces size of metro system
The Department of Transport (DoT) unveiled updated plans for Abu Dhabi?s metro and light-rail transit (LRT) system which reduces the size and scope of the transport network.