Atkins? Power and Renewables has secured an engineering design contract to support the Mirfa Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP) in Abu Dhabi
Manufacturing
Work on Algeria?s steel complex to begin in 2015

The Bellara Steel Complex industrial project is expected to reduce Algerias dependence on steel imports. (Image source: Roger Myer/Flickr)
Construction of Algeria?s Bellara Steel Complex is expected to begin in Q1 2015, as the project is aimed at meeting the country?s immediate iron and steel requirements
Mondelez International to construct US$90mn biscuit plant in Bahrain

The new investment is part of the companys strategy to reinvent the supply chain, reduce costs and improve productivity. (Image source: ChristianKadluba/Flickr)
US-based confectionery maker Mondelez International has laid the cornerstone for the construction of a US$90mn biscuit plant in Bahrain
Hyundai International to source scrap metal from UAE?s Atlantis Global Enterprises

Hyundai International would make use of Atlantis Global Enterprises vast network across the region to procure scrap metal. (Image source: Chuck Tinsley/Flickr)
South Korea?s Hyundai International has signed an MoU with UAE?s Atlantis Global Enterprises to source precious metals, scrap metal and iron ore
South African mining company opens office in Oman

Oman has deposits of chromite, dolomite, zinc, limestone, gypsum, silica, copper, gold, iron and cobalt. (Image source: SLMPics/Flickr)
South African mining infrastructure company DRA has opened an office in Oman, shortly after the sultanate established a Public Authority for Mining to regulate the sector