The Partnerships Technical Bureau (PTB), Kuwaits government committee, signed off the feasibility study for a new metro rail system.
Logistics
Dubai tram contract worth US$1.09 billion awarded
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.
DP World saw strong growth in 2011
DP World posted a record year for container handling, with over 54.7mn TEU handled in 2011, an increase of 10 per cent over 2010.
Cargo volumes at Dubai airports jumped in 2011
Dubai International and the new Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International handled 2.3mn tons of cargo in 2011 which was an? increase on the previous year.
Saudi Airlines places US$2.4 billion Boeing order
Saudi Arabian Airlines has placed an order for eight Boeing 777-300ERs valued at US$2.4 billion.