Major Infrastructure Projects

Aimed at powering growth and cutting emissions, China’s mega-dam is set to supercharge demand for steel, copper, and key industrial metals, reshaping supply chain priorities for miners, manufacturers, and policymakers alike.

The completion of a 270-kilometer, 400 kV power transmission line between Iran and Armenia, stretching through Armenia’s mountainous and forested terrain is the longest transmission line in the country and is expected to facilitate a more efficient and stable exchange of electricity between Iran and Armenia.

At the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Kuwait's Crown Prince, H.H. Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, reaffirmed his nation’s support for Iraq’s landmark road infrastructure project, promising 100,000 jobs for the duration of the project.

At the recent African Utility Week and Power Africa conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasises the need for Africa to embrace renewable energy as a foundation for its economic and environmental transformation.

Collaboration aims to advance selected green energy transition projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the rest of the region with EIG’s targeted USD 1 billion dedicated regional fund.

Bahrain is set to host the second edition of the Gateway Gulf Investor Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bahrain Bay this week.

Nakeel, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding Real Estate, awards three major contracts to the value of AED 5 billion for the construction of luxury villas on the first six fronds of Palm Jebel Ali Dubai.

The President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and President of the Arab Republic of Egypt His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, appointed Modon Holding PSC as the master developer for the Ras El Hekma megaproject at this month’s signing ceremony in Egypt.