Saudi Arabia commercial vehicles market to grow at around 15% during 2014-19
Saudi Arabia is poised to witness continuing demand for commercial vehicles due to robust growth in the country's infrastructure projects...
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Russia to finance construction of Iran's $400-million Rasht-Astra Railway
Iran plans to construct Rasht-Astara railway in joint venture with a Russian financier, a senior railway official announced. "Rasht-Astara railway...
Qatar to launch Hamad airport phase 3
Qatar will soon launch phase 3 of its Hamad international airport (HIA) following its official inauguration in April 2014, the...
Doha Metro on track for 2019 opening
Doha Metro works are advancing as planned to achieve the target date for starting the first phase that involves three...
Metro project to bring Riyadh on par with world’s great cities
The $22.5 billion metro project — called King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport — is a linchpin of the...
$200 billion worth of rail and metro projects planned in the Middle East
Every country in the Mena region has announced rail or metro plans and in total there are more than $200...
Jeddah-Jazan 660 km train link to spur growth
Businessmen and officials have welcomed the Saudi Railway Organization's (SRO) plan to establish a 660-km coastal railway line between Jeddah...
UAE to launch second phase of $11 billion railway network
The UAE's railway developer Etihad Rail is set to secure government funding and award contracts to build the second phase...
Oman Rail to link economic hubs
A number of major economic, industrial and logistics hubs planned for development in the Dhahirah, Sharqiyah and Wusta governorates of...
Increased connectivity to boost Bahrain trade links
As part of plans to tackle delays on the King Fahd causeway, Bahrain is taking steps to reduce waiting times...
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