The tendering process for a new metro system in Saudi Arabia?s capital Riyadh has been launched by the Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) as part of its attempts to ease traffic congestion in the city
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Etihad Rail and DP World to develop rail terminal
Etihad Rail has signed a MoU with DP World for the development of an intermodal rail terminal in Jebel Ali Port
Omani port to double handling capacity
Oman?s largest port is set to double its general cargo handling capacity following a government decision to award a commercial bid worth OMR 55 million (US$143 million) to Netherlands-based marine contractor Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company
Jeddah officially opens Red Sea Gateway Terminal
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
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