Steady progress is being made on the Shindagha Corridor Project, one of the biggest road projects being developed by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, at an investment of Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion). The Shindagha Bridge project combines all elements of integrated transport.
Work is moving at apace on the first phase of Dibba Fujairah Port being developed at an investment of Dh800 million ($218 million). The project is being implemented by four leading companies in the field of maritime docks, loading machines and port infrastructure.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies, have set up a new joint venture, Ta’Ziz, to drive the development of industrial projects within the planned Ruwais Derivatives Park.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced the opening of 20 new power substations this year as part of its efforts to provide utility services of the highest standards of availability, reliability and efficiency.
Fujairah has announced the completion of its new refuelling and shipping port, which has been built at a total cost of Dh350 million ($95.2 million).
Abu Dhabi-based Alliances for Global Sustainability (AGS) has announced a long-term partnership with Veolia, a leading provider of water, waste and energy management solutions, to establish the most advanced food-grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling plant in the GCC region.
Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has launched the second phase of a comprehensive renovation plan to redevelop designated zones of the iconic Mina Zayed area and transform it into a new tourist, commercial and residential destination.
UAE-based smart and green facilities management company Farnek said it has signed a contract with Dutch green-tech projects specialist developer Urban Ponics to design and help create a 240-sq-m rooftop vertical garden at Farnek Village, its brand new staff accommodation centre in Dubai South.
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) through Abu Dhabi City Municipality and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, has launched Phase Two of the Noor Abu Dhabi streetlighting project.
Cinépolis makes UAE debut Cinépolis Cinemas, the largest movie exhibitor in Latin America and the third largest in the world, has announced its foray into the UAE market with the launch of its premium 10-screen multiplex at Oasis Mall in Sharjah.
