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ITC Infotech a leading global technology services provider has announced the inauguration of its Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Riyadh as the company completes 15 years of operations in the Middle East. The new hub was inaugurated by Sanjiv Puri Chairman & Managing Director ITC Ltd and Chairman of ITC Infotech. underscoring ITC Infotech s long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle Eastern region. The Digital & AI Engineering Hub has been established to enable enterprises to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives. The hub will focus on digital engineering AI-led innovation cloud automation and platform-based solutions to improve agility operational efficiency and scalability for organisations while delivering measurable business outcomes. Vishal Kumar President & Regional Head MEA India & APAC ITC Infotech said: Our expansion in Riyadh reflects ITC Infotech s long-standing commitment to the Middl...

Al Mulla Engineering Products an integral vertical and subsidiary of Al Mulla Engineering within Al Mulla Group and Daikin a global leader in developing and manufacturing air conditioning heating ventilation and refrigeration solutions (HVAC-R) showcased Daikin s latest innovative air conditioning and cooling systems especially cooling technologies for data centres at a special seminar and customer orientation sessions in Kuwait. The event was held in the presence of the Managing Director of Al Mulla Engineering Eng Anfal N Al Mulla who was accompanied by the two directors at Al Mulla Engineering Haradi Suresh Pai and Eng Samy Mahmoud Talat as well as senior management representatives of Al Mulla Engineering Al Mulla Engineering Products and guests from Daikin including Samer Mourad Regional Sales Director at Daikin MEA Ayush Dubey General Manager Applied Business at Daikin MEA and Francesco Di Giovanni Data Centre Product Manager Daikin Applied Europe. /...

Raimondi Middle East has announced that it has successfully installed six flat-top tower cranes for one of the latest construction phases of Aljada the large-scale master community development from Sharjah developer Arada. Four MRT159s and two T187s were erected at the Aljada-based Central Business District jobsite thus marking the first time the company has installed cranes from the Raimondi T Series on a GCC jobsite said the Italian crane company in a statement. With a fleet of more than 200 cranes the Raimondi T187 flat-tops arrived as part of Raimondi Middle East s ongoing fleet expansion. Raimondi is a vital part of the construction works for Arada s flagship megacity. Our long-standing partnership with the developer has been built on reliability responsiveness and consistent project delivery said Wael Hasan the General Manager of Raimondi Middle East. Located next to a neighbouring site where multiple Raimondi flat-tops...

Initial has launched Saudi Arabia s first mobile engineering service providing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with direct access to professional data-driven building maintenance delivered with greater speed flexibility and cost efficiency. Initial Saudi Group is one of the Kingdom s longest-established providers of integrated facilities management and professional services operating across Riyadh Jeddah Dammam and NEOM. Initial s new mobile engineering services division unveiled at the Smart Built Environment Forum in Riyadh introduces a modern technology-enabled model designed to address the evolving needs of SMEs across the kingdom the company said. The service is based on a mobile delivery model that replaces traditional static on-site arrangements with rapid response engineering teams. Engineers are deployed across the Kingdom and supported by advanced diagnostics powered by artificial intelligence IoT sensors and predictive an...

Emirates Engineering has achieved a milestone becoming the first organisation in the UAE to receive Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for major aircraft modifications through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). The GCAA s direct certification of Emirates Engineering s design work enables the regulator to independently review and process major modifications marking a milestone for UAE aviation regulation. Adel Al Redha Emirates Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer said: This approval fundamentally changes our approach to aircraft modification. In-house design and certification capability gives us direct control over our product development and helps us to define our specifications and our timeline. The timing also aligns with our expansion at DWC where this certificatio...

Wood a leader in consulting and engineering has secured a new contract to deliver project management and engineering services for PetroChina at the West Qurna 1 oilfield in southern Iraq. Under the contract Wood will manage engineering procurement and construction projects. Located approximately 50 kilometers north-west of Basra West Qurna 1 holds more than 20 billion barrels of recoverable reserves and is a cornerstone of Iraq s energy infrastructure. Ellis Renforth President of Operations for Europe Middle East and Africa said: The West Qurna 1 field underpins the nation s energy security and contributes significantly to its economic resilience. This contract award deepens our decade-long partnership at West Qurna 1 and reflects the continued trust placed in Wood to deliver complex energy solutions in Iraq. We re proud t...

KBR has been selected by ENKA İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş. (ENKA) to provide detailed engineering design services for the Associated Gas Upstream Project Phase 2 (AGUP2) as part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP) operated by TotalEnergies alongside its partners BOC and Qatar Energy in the Basra region of Iraq. This award follows KBR s successful delivery of the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the same development underscoring its long-standing relationship with both TotalEnergies and ENKA and continued commitment to supporting Iraq s energy infrastructure development the company said. Under the letter of award KBR will provide multi-discipline detailed engineering design from its global engineering centers enabling ENKA s execution of the engineering procurement supply construction and commissioning (EPSCC) scope for the central processing facility. The aim of the AGUP2 project due to start in 2028 is to process oil and associated gas from the Rata...

KBR announced on Tuesday that it has been awarded a contract for detailed engineering services for the Bul Hanine oil and gas field in Qatar. Under the terms of the contract KBR will provide detailed design and engineering services for QatarEnergy s Bul Hanine EPIC project situated approximately 120 km east of Doha. Bul Hanine is one of Qatar s significant offshore oilfields and a vital contributor to the country s production portfolio. This initiative by QatarEnergy aims to extend the field s production life increase its capacity and integrate advanced technologies to maximize recovery. As we continue to focus large efforts on the Global South where the need for energy production continues to be in demand we are honored to support the redevelopment of the Bul Hanine field a project vital to Qatar s long-term energy security affordability and growth said Jay Ibrahim President Sustainable Technology Solutions KBR. With its proven offshore engineering...

Yokogawa Saudi Arabia has been awarded a contract by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City to provide the necessary systems and services for the main command and control centre of the Green Riyadh project. The project will plant 7.5 million trees across parks public facilities healthcare centres and roads by 2030 increasing green space per capita from 1.7 to 28 square meters. The trees will be irrigated by treated wastewater. This afforestation will contribute to environmental economic and social sustainability by improving air quality reducing urban temperatures decreasing power consumption and promoting healthier and more vibrant lifestyles for residents. Yokogawa will support the success of the project by providing integrated monitoring and control system...

ST Engineering a global technology defence and engineering group based in Singapore has announced that one of its key subsidiaries - Urban Solutions - has secured as part of a consortium a major contract from Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre to design build and maintain the first multimodal intelligent transportation central platform (ITCP) in the UAE capital. The first multimodal intelligent transportation management platform in Abu Dhabi the ITCP will integrate various subsystems and data sources into a centralised platform enabling it to implement effective multimodal transport strategies through automated response plans. The ITCP will leverage AI capabilities to enable real-time road traffic monitoring and incident detection automated traffic information dissemination as well as traffic congestion prediction capabilities enabling shortened incident response time and improved traffic flow. Beginning with road transport managemen...

Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) a diverse Indian industrial conglomerate has secured a major contract worth KD69.23 million ( 226 million) from Kuwait Oil Company for its new gas sweetening facility at West Kuwait s oilfield. The scope of work includes removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas and production of a sweet and dry gas stream for KOC s pipeline network. Constructed under an Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) model with sulfur recovery units (SRU) operating on a Build Own and Operate (BOO) basis the facility will treat up to 120 MMSCFD of sour gas containing up to 4% H2S and 10% CO2 said the company in a statement. Explaining the process KOC said associated gas produced from its West Kuwait (WK) area is termed as Sour gas due to high H2S and CO2 concentration in gas. These sour components from gas needs to be removed before exporting it to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (...

By the end of the third quarter of 2025 XCMG Crane a specialised hoisting machinery business unit of Chinese group XCMG Machinery has achieved intensive overseas deliveries with multiple batches of premium cranes shipped to key markets including Southeast Asia the Middle East and Europe. Featuring a strong product lineup with a high degree of customization these deliveries demonstrate XCMG s growing role in the global construction equipment supply chain and its ability to meet varied customer needs with dependable China-proven solutions. On September 22 several XCMG XCR50_E rough-terrain cranes set sail for the European market. This batch of cranes is precisely tailored to European customer requirements with distinctive advantages in design and customization: 2.5 meter ultra-narrow body design that complies with EU transport regulations significantly enhancing...

Raimondi Cranes Italian heritage manufacturer of intelligently designed heavy lifting solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire key lifting businesses from US-based Terex Corporation in a strategic move that will broaden its product portfolio and boost its leadership in global heavy lifting industry. Operating under the umbrella of Arada Industries which is owned by Arada Group Raimondi Cranes is set to acquire Terex Tower Cranes Terex Self-Erecting Cranes and Terex Rough Terrain Cranes alongside its US-based robust after-sales and service infrastructure. This transaction broadens Raimondi s offerings in terms of luffing jib cranes and tower cranes while expanding the company s scope to include new business lines such as self-erecting and rough terrain cranes said Raimondi in a statement. The step also fuels Raimondi s growth stra...

Oman-based Tenable Fire Engineering Consultancy (FEC) has appointed Sam Alcock as its new Chief Executive Officer. In his new role Alcock will lead the consultancy s strategic expansion with a strong focus on scaling operations in existing markets and developing new regional and international opportunities. He had joined the consultancy in 2011 as a fire consultant and was appointed Dubai director in 2016 said the company in a statement. He has been instrumental in positioning Tenable FEC as a trusted fire engineering partner across the GCC and internationally expanding the consultancy s footprint in the UAE Saudi Arabia Africa and India while maintaining strong profitability and client relationships. Founded in Oman in 2010 Tenable Fire Engineering Consultancy provides a comprehensive range of quality fire and life s...

Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai has announced the appointment of Abid Nasir as its new Engineering Manager bringing nearly two decades of experience in engineering operations and facility management across some of the UAE s most prominent hospitality brands. Nasir joins Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai from voco Bonnington Dubai where he served as Head of Engineering leading preventive maintenance programmes driving sustainability initiatives and delivering high-profile renovation and upgrade projects. His career also includes leadership roles at Meydan Hotels & Hospitality (Bab Al Shams Desert Resort) Park Hyatt Dubai and Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers where he consistently demonstrated expertise in operational efficiency safety compliance and guest satisfaction. In his new role Nasir will be responsible for overseeing all engineering functions at the hotel i...

Aecom a leading global infrastructure leader today (August 12) announced that it has been awarded the project management consultancy and engineering contract by Shomoul Holding Company for Phase II of The Avenues Riyadh a transformative mixed-use development in North Riyadh City Saudi Arabia following the successful delivery of the Phase I. The Avenues aims to be one of the most prominent commercial and investment destinations in the Middle East elevating Saudi Arabia s position as a regional hub for business innovation and lifestyle. Valued at over 4 billion the project spans 1 870 000 sq m of built-up area and 370 000 sq m of leasable area. On completion it will boast a luxury shopping mall and five towers featuring mixed-use functionalities such as hospitality commercial and residential spaces. The Avenues Riyadh is scheduled to open ...

Manitowoc one of the world s largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry has announced that it has appointed Majan Equipment and Services a subsidiary of Muscat Overseas Group as its authorised dealer for Grove cranes in Oman. This partnership strengthens Grove s presence in the market offering customers world-class lifting solutions backed by local expertise and support said the company in a statement. A leading business conglomerate in the sultanate Muscat Overseas Group boasts more than 50 years of industry experience. Its subsidiary Majan Equipment and Services supplies equipment from renowned brands to construction industrial and marine customers. The addition of Grove cranes to its portfolio will allow the company to offer trusted and proven lifting solutions said its top official...

Saudi Arabia s futuristic city NEOM has annnounced that its key sustainable port has achieved a major milestone by welcoming the first fully automated remote-controlled Ship-To-Shore (STS) and Electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (eRTG) cranes into KSA. Strategically located on the Red Sea one of the world s busiest maritime corridors Port of NEOM is already serving as a critical gateway on the East West trade route. The newly arrived state-of-the-art cranes will play a critical role in the port s automation strategy unlocking the potential for high-volume high-efficiency operations. Importantly their remote-control capability allows for a future-ready workforce model where operators can manage equipment from secure ergonomic environments. Development of Port of NEOM continues at pace ahead of the 2026 opening of Te...

Port of NEOM set to become an advanced and sustainable port has marked a major milestone with the arrival of the first fully automated remote-controlled ship-to-shore (STS) and electric rubber-tyred gantry (eRTG) cranes in KSA advancing its goal to become a global hub for smart sustainable trade. Strategically located on the Red Sea one of the world s busiest maritime corridors Port of NEOM is already serving as a critical gateway on the East West trade route. The newly arrived state-of-the-art cranes will play a critical role in the port s automation strategy unlocking the potential for high-volume high-efficiency operations. Importantly their remote-control capability allows for a future-ready workforce model where operators can manage equipment from secure ergonomic environments. Development of Port of NEOM continues at pace ahead of the 2026 opening of Terminal 1 a next-ge...

Emirates SkyCargo the cargo arm of leading Dubai-based carrier Emirates has launched Aircraft Engines a fit-for-purpose solution dedicated to the carriage of aviation s most critical and high-value parts. The product sits under a new vertical Aerospace and Engineering which meticulously balances the highest level of expertise with speed and efficiency. Badr Abbas Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo said: Moving highly specialised items is always an exciting challenge and having significantly invested in building world-class infrastructure across our network it s a challenge that we are ready to meet. Harnessing the technical expertise of our team our proprietary and innovative technology and fit-for-purpose infrastructure we liaised closely with various stakeholders to develop Aircraft Engines and a dedicated product verti...

Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art global Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi that will focus on the development of advanced technologies and spearhead technical innovation in AI. The Qualcomm Engineering Center will become an integral part of the Qualcomm Global Engineering hubs working on next-generation technology in industrial IoT AI and data center solutions to help meet growing local and global demand for high-performance connectivity power-efficient computing and intelligence. The Qualcomm Engineering Center will also collaborate with Abu Dhabi UAE-based and global companies to support local strategic initiatives in the region. The center will augment the Company s global engineering capabilities to deliver products and services designed to meet the needs of key industries including energy manufacturing logistics retail and smart mobility which are key d...

Oman National Engineering & investment Company (ONEIC) has announced that it has secured a major contract for the construction of Mahadha Grid Station in the sultanate. The contract worth RO13.4 million ( 35 million) was awarded by Oman Electricity Transmission Company. Project scope includes construction of a 220kV grid station on an engineering procurement and construction (EPC) basis within a 18-month period said the Oman National Engineering & investment Company in a statement. These project are part of several significant strong projects which has been awarded to the company in an innovative manner. The company has achieved successes and technical leaps in building expertise in the field of engineering specialisation it added. - TradeArabia News Service ...

Maire a leading technology and engineering group has announced that its key unit Nextchem has been awarded a three-year contract by Satorp - a joint venture between Saudi oil giant Aramco and French group TotalEnergies - to provide engineering and technology services related to the the sulphur recovery complex at its refinery in Jubail. As per the deal Nextchem Tech will provide process and engineering advisory services to enhance performance support operational troubleshooting and improve energy efficiency and the carbon footprint of the three units (Sulfur Recovery Unit Amine Regeneration Unit and Sour Water Stripper) which compose the Sulphur Recovery Complex. The services will also include recommendations for capital investment opportunities design enhancements and technology improvements. This award reinforces Nextchem s position as reliable technolog...

Raimondi Cranes the heritage manufacturer of intelligently designed machinery presented the latest addition to its flat-top tower crane range during the opening of The Big 5 Construct Saudi in Riyadh. The Raimondi T577 flat-top tower crane presents a maximum jib length of 80m and a tip load of 3 140kg in Ultralift mode. It has a maximum lifting capacity of 24 000kg with four falls configuration. Ten different jib length combinations - from 80m to 36m - with the last three configurations offering shorten jibs and counter-jibs improve crane stability; this coupled with enhanced versatility in tower configurations allow for greater flexibility in terms of freestanding heights and satisfy a broad spectrum of jobsite requirements. The Raimondi delegation was headed by Chairman Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud alongside senior leadership team members...

Etihad Airways Engineering one of the world s leading aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services providers has announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with L3Harris Technologies (L3Harris) at the ongoing MRO Middle East expo in Dubai. Under this deal Etihad Engineering will be L3Harris licenced repair centre for cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders in the Middle East. The agreement would further enhance Etihad Engineering s component repair and overhaul capabilities adding to its comprehensive aircraft MRO services offered from its state-of-the-art facility in Abu Dhabi and open greater market opportunities for L3Harris in the region. On the deal CEO Daniel Hoffmann said: We are excited about the opportunity to support L3Harris as their licenced repair centre in the Middle East. This strategic partnership woul...

Falcon Mechanical Group a leading UAE-based precision engineering firm was one of several companies that played pivotal roles in the UAE s MBZ-SAT project by supplying 90% of the mechanical subsystems used in the satellite. The successful launch of MBZ-SAT the most advanced Earth observation satellite developed by the UAE marks a defining moment for the nation s burgeoning space programme. This milestone is a testament to the UAE s ambitions in space exploration and a shining example of the Make It In The Emirates initiative championed by the UAE government. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) collaborated with Falcon and other local entities demonstrating how homegrown companies contribute to prestigious international-standard projects. This partnership underscores the UAE s commitment to fostering innovation self-reliance and excellence within the country. /div...

Raimondi a leading Italian manufacturer of topless tower and luffing cranes will aim to target Saudi Arabia s building sector during its debut participation at the 13th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi the largest construction event in the kingdom. The event will serve as a platform for Raimondi to target the country s active construction sector and present its latest crane model with enhanced lifting capacities. Headed by Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud Raimondi Group Chairman the Raimondi delegation onsite will include the Group CEO and the General Manager of the Middle East business segment said the company in a statement. Scheduled to be held from February 15 to 18 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center Big 5 Construct Saudi will provide Raimondi with an opportunity to showcase its innovative technologies. ...

In a move set to establish a new benchmark in comprehensive repair and maintenance services in the region Khimji Ramdas Engineering Products & Services (KR EPS) recently inaugurated its state-of-the-art motor rewinding workshop in Ghala area of capital Muscat. Focused on delivering unmatched precision and efficiency the new workshop is designed to cater to industries that require high dependability from their operational assets said KR EPS in a statement. By offering a full suite of services - from diagnostics and repairs to operational optimization - the workshop ensures improved functionality and durability for critical machinery. Timely cost-effective solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client minimizing downtime and extending the lifecycle of their equipment. This facility not only elevates the industry by establishing new standards for qual...

AIQ the Abu Dhabi-based AI champion developing innovative solutions for the energy sector and Kent a leading global engineering and digital solutions provider have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to explore advanced artificial intelligence (AI) applications in engineering optimisation and digital transformation. Announced at ADIPEC 2024 this interaction seeks to harness AIQ s state-of-the-art technology alongside Kent s digital engineering and project management expertise to innovate in the energy sector emphasising sustainable and efficient solutions. The agreement outlines potential areas for co-development including an AI-powered Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) Optimisation Platform designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering teams. Additionally AIQ and Kent will investigate AI-driven innovations in autonomous operat...

Wood a leader in consulting and engineering has secured a significant engineering services contract for Aramco s Southern and Northern Areas gas increments project in Saudi Arabia. The project which is planned to take one million engineering hours to execute will support the country s goal of increasing natural gas production. Wood will deliver project management consultancy (PMC) services including Pre-FEED and FEED engineering for gas facilities in Eastern Saudi Arabia including large-scale onshore gas production and processing facilities. The scope also includes EPC contracting support for future phases. Craig Shanaghey Wood s Executive President of Projects said: Natural gas is a key transition fuel that can have an immediate positive impact on the carbon emissions associated with energy production. Building on ou...

Egis a global leader in architecture consulting construction engineering and mobility services has announced its integral role in the AED10 billion ( 2.72 billion) expansion of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. As part of this ambitious plan Egis as the lead engineering and architectural consultant will leverage its extensive expertise in delivering world-class infrastructure projects to contribute to the creation of the largest purpose-built exhibition venue of its kind in the region. Upon completion of the expansion DEC will span 1.2 km and will include an impressive 180 000 sq m of exhibition space designed to host global events and drive the future of business tourism in Dubai. As lead engineering consultant Egis will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of services including architectural structural mechanical electrical and plumbin...

Microsoft Corporation on Tuesday announced it is expanding its Global Engineering Development Center footprint to the UAE. The new facility will be established at Abu Dhabi where Microsoft had set up one of its first engineering centres in the Arab world. Microsoft s Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi will be part of a global ecosystem of centers dedicated to the creation of AI innovations cloud technologies and advanced cybersecurity solutions. The engineering teams at the center will create cutting-edge solutions that will be part of Microsoft solutions globally. It will also play a key role in advancing Microsoft s efforts to upskill the regional workforce by empowering professionals already in the workforce as well as upcoming talent with the skills necessary to effectively leverage the latest advancements in cutting-edge technologies. ...

AD Ports Group has awarded Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd (ZPMC) deals worth over AED420 million ( 114.35 million) to supply six ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and 17 hybrid rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes. The cranes will be deployed at its terminal projects in New East Mole Terminal in Pointe Noire - Republic of the Congo and Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal in Angola. This move comes within the framework of AD Ports Group s 30-year concession agreement to develop and operate a multipurpose terminal in Pointe Noire Port in the Republic of the Congo; in addition to the 20-year concession agreement to modernise and operate the Luanda Terminal in Angola. These agreements are in-line with AD Ports Group s strategy for advanced development within emerging markets for mutual and sustainable economic growth. Three Super Post-P...

King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) one of the companies of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF has announced that it has signed up leading players in the fields of architecture engineering construction and air traffic management to start a new phase in the development of King Salman International Airport. These strategic deals inked with Foster Partners; Jacobs; Mace and Nera are aimed at turning the King Salman International Airport into a major hub for tourism travel and transportation in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The award-winning architecture firm Foster Partners will design the airport s master plan which covers a total area of 57 sq km and boasts a range of terminals in addition to six runways and a multi-asset real estate area. The top firm said the design of the King Salman International Airport will capture Riyadh s e...

Dubai s Sidara said on Monday it was walking away from its plan to buy UK s John Wood Group opens new tab citing rising geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the financial market prompting the British engineering group s shares to plunge 40% reported Reuters. Wood had rejected Sidara s previous four buyout attempts citing valuation concerns. Sidara had previously approached Scotland-based Wood Group with proposals ranging from 205 pence to 230 pence per share with the latest offer valuing Wood Group at about 1.56 billion pounds ( 1.99 billion) which it had said would be the group s final offer. Sidara had received a deadline extension twice over June and July to make a final offer for Wood Group. The Dubai firm had until this Friday to make a firm offer or walk away for at least six months. d...

Saudi authorities said the key highway linking the kingdom to the Sultanate of Oman stands as a remarkable engineering feat in the heart of the Empty Quarter desert (Rub Al-Khali) serving as a vital artery that strengthens cooperation between the two Gulf nations across various fields. This crucial roadway stretches 564km long - from the Batha Haradh intersection to the Empty Quarter border crossing. Dubbing it as an engineering marvel they said its construction took over 1.3 million work hours and a total of 750 specialized pieces of heavy equipment were used to tackle the harsh desert environment. According to them the project was implemented in two phases - Phase One involved the construction of a 319-km road reaching the Shaybah oil field while the second phase extended from Shaybah to the Empty Quarter border crossing with Oman covering a distance of 246km.&nb...

Dar Al-Handasah Consultants under an amendment to an existing framework agreement will provide consultancy services including engineering design project management and multidisciplinary services for Aramco projects. This is for both existing and new infrastructure projects led by Aramco. The amendment awarded in December 2023 provides for additional five years of general engineering and project management services infrastructure (GESi) and can also be extended up to 3 additional years. This award effectively extends a previous GESi framework agreement that Dar signed with Aramco in 2019 and builds on a historical relationship that dates back to 1957 and that has been characterised by the successful delivery of innovative and transformative projects across various sectors. Exceptional value ...

Bahrain s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has signed an agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for the implementation of the third phase of the Sitra housing project in the kingdom. Under the agreement CMEC will construct 1 269 new housing units in the third phase of the Sitra housing project at a total cost of BD119 million ( 314 million). This phase which will include secondary infrastructure services commences in Q1 2025. The Sitra Housing Project stands as a model of integrated urban development seamlessly blending residential units with expansive green spaces advanced road networks waterfronts cycling and pedestrian paths and a comprehensive array of service educational health and commercial facilities - all designed to elevate the standard of living. The third phase of the Sitra housing projec...

Etihad Engineering has welcomed the first batch of aircraft maintenance trainees from Vision Concept Aviation Training Institute (VCATI) who graduated after completing their Aircraft Maintenance on the Job Experience (OJE). Etihad Engineering s collaboration with VCATI is part of the company s long-standing commitment to develop and nurture the next generation of aviation professionals by imparting valuable hands-on industry experience to young students at its state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Abu Dhabi. The OJE programme is managed by Etihad Engineering Technical Training the onsite training facility of the company which trains more than 10 000 aviation professionals through more than 600 courses every year. Sector booming The aviation sector is booming...

King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam represented by its strategic partner Saudi Global Ports (SGP) the operator of the two container terminals at the port has received three quay cranes (QC) with automated operation capabilities and three rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTG) a report said citing the port authorities. According to the release this brings the total number of QCs to 18 and of RTGs to 50 and contributes both to boosting the port s infrastructure and to efficiently and easily handle giant ships Saudi Press Agency said. It also aligns with SGP s commitment to developing King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam into a competitive and sustainable global hub in accordance with the SR7 billion commercial outsourcing contracts signed with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani). The new cranes can reach at least 25 rows according to the release which helps in accommodating advanced and large ships with full productivity and high effi...

Schneider Electric a leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced that Bader Al Mulla & Bros Co (Al Mulla Engineering) a member of Al Mulla Group and the largest mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) construction services contractor is a winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award in Kuwait. Al Mulla Engineering received the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award for commendable efforts made to support its customers to achieve their decarbonisation goals. This includes implementing energy efficient designs to improve HVAC system efficiency without compromising building operations. During this cycle the Al Mulla Engineering team aligned with the goals and vision of the customer in relation to sustainability and delivered customised solutions to optimise the operations of the building. The deployed solutions have resulted in red...

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) and the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) have announced a partnership to support the One Million Prompters initiative. This collaboration aims to bolster Dubai s position as a global hub for AI talent and a premier destination for AI investment. The partnership was announced at the AI Retreat 2024 held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation on Tuesday June 11 at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071 Emirates Towers Dubai. One Million Prompters Aligning with the objectives of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence (DUB.AI) designe...

Schneider Electric a leader in the digital transformation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petra Engineering Industries a leading HVAC equipment maker to accelerate digital transformation in Jordan. The partnership is poised to promote sustainability enhance energy efficiency and integrate AI solutions into HVAC control systems demonstrating Schneider Electric s commitment to supporting Jordan s vision and boosting business for partners in the Jordanian market. This follows the relocation of Schneider Electric s Levant operational hub to Amman. In the presence of Sebastien Riez Cluster President of Schneider Electric Northeast Africa & Levant the MoU was signed by Mohamed Samy General Manager of the Levant Countries and Iraq at Schneider Electric and Eng. Omar Abu Wishah Vice Chairman of Petra Engineering Industries at Petra s Muaqqar factory with the p...

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has announced that Nokia has joined the College of Engineering (CEN) Al Nukhba programme following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Agreement. The AUS Engineering Al Nukhba Programme establishes industry partnership collaborations in the areas of research development training programmes internships exchange of information and personnel joint supervision of students capstone projects and field trip visits. Through the partnership AUS students will gain access to enriching internship opportunities and hands-on training experiences. Both AUS and Nokia will supervise selected capstone projects as well as the collaborative research projects of faculty and students harnessing their collective expertise to address real-world challenges. Dedicated focus No...

KBR has been awarded an engineering services contract by First State Hydrogen Inc to support the feasibility and development of its first clean hydrogen production facility in the US mid-Atlantic region. KBR will provide engineering services to study the feasibility of developing a clean hydrogen production facility through electrolysis powered by renewable energy. The study is part of First State Hydrogen s vision to provide clean hydrogen for Delaware and the US mid-Atlantic and help the region meet its sustainability goals. We are excited to be a part of this important project that will contribute toward a cleaner more sustainable world said Jay Ibrahim President KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. This award highlights KBR s extensive and innovative clean hydrogen expertise in providing solutions that matter and our strategic commitment to the energy transition. /...

Azizi Developments a leading private developer in the UAE has partnered with Zoomlion the renowned manufacturer of construction machinery and agricultural machinery for the supply of 20 premium mobile and tower cranes. Originally established in 1992 in Changsha Hunan China Zoomlion is China s largest and the world s fifth-largest construction machinery enterprise focusing primarily on researching developing and manufacturing advanced equipment including engineering machinery agricultural machinery and innovative construction materials. Farhad Azizi CEO of Azizi Developments said: We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Zoomlion a globally renowned and leading manufacturer in the construction industry. Working with Zoomlion underscores our dedication to sourcing top-tier machinery for our projects strengthening our ongoing quest for excellence. ...

Tadano has announced the delivery of seven truck cranes to Galfar Al Misnad Engineering and Contracting WLL in Qatar through Tadano s exclusive distributor M/s Qatar Tractor & Equipment Co. This significant procurement includes one Tadano GT-300EL (30 tonnes lifting capacity) five Tadano GT-600EL (60 tonnes lifting capacity) and one Tadano GT-750EL (75 tonnes lifting capacity) truck cranes. Galfar Al Misnad a prominent conglomerate in the construction industry renowned for its execution of mega projects spanning railways stadiums energy centers infrastructure projects and massive oil and gas ventures made the strategic decision to acquire this comprehensive crane package to support their ongoing and future endeavours. Qatar Energy Satish G Pillai said: Galfar was awarded three prestigi...

The Liebherr Group one of the largest construction machine manufacturers in the world has announced that its Saudi unit has secured a major order of 55 new all-terrain cranes - the biggest order in the company s history - from Arabian Machinery & Heavy Equipment Company (AMHEC). Unveiling the order Liebherr said all these new mobile cranes will boast lifting capacities in the range of 100 to 800 tonnes. The first of these cranes will be shipped to the Kingdom in a few months. Since 1983 Liebherr said it has been consistently demonstrating to its customers in Saudi Arabia its reliability as a partner. This track record is the foundation upon which customers including AMHEC rely and extend the partnership further. AMHEC a major crane and heavy haulage company had placed this extraordinary order in December last year and was likely to receive the first of the cranes w...

Raimondi Cranes a heritage manufacturer of intelligently-designed scalable heavy lifting solutions has announced the appointment of Luigi Maggioni as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. An industry veteran with 16 years of experience in European manufacturing Maggioni is widely acknowledged as one of Europe s leading senior executives. As former CEO of TK Elevator overseeing nine countries his career achievements include extensive experience in managing global large-scale enterprises and corporate internationalization alongside effective M&A said the company in a statement. The Board of Directors represented by Raimondi Chairman Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud together with Executive Vice Chairman Ahmed Alkhoshaibi formalized Maggioni s appointment during their official visit to company headquarters in Milan Italy.&n...

Worley a leading engineering group which provides project delivery services to the energy sector has been awarded a general engineering services plus (GES ) contract by Saudi oil giant Aramco for another five years. The contract which has a potential for an extension of up to 3 one-year increments renews the long-standing relationship between Aramco and Worley in relation to services provided under the GES contracts said a statement from Worley. The scope of work includes the provision of project management and engineering services to support Aramco s capital programmes in Saudi Arabia across onshore green and brownfield projects in gas oil and new energy infrastructure. Under the terms of the contract Worley will continue to build its in-Kingdom engineering capabilities with a focus on developing and using local talent to undertake more complex projects in th...

Etihad Engineering a leading provider of comprehensive aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions won the MRO Services Provider of the Year award in the field of commercial aviation at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2024 held in Dubai UAE. With a workforce of around 2 000 professionals drawn from more than 50 countries Etihad Engineering provides industry-leading aircraft MRO services to customers from around the world. We are honoured to receive the Aviation Achievement Award 2024 for our MRO services and I dedicate it to our hard-working team in Abu Dhabi and valued customers worldwide said Daniel Hoffmann CEO of Etihad Engineering. We successfully delivered more than 200 aircraft with high customer satisfaction last year and continue to grow our capabilities and capacity and are geared up to reach even higher in 2024 Danie...

Agility Logistics Parks (ALP) has joined Engineering Systems Group (ESG) to provide intensive facility management training for over 35 Kuwaiti youth and university graduates for the second year-in-a-row. The intensive training programme by ALP and ESG ran from November 5 to December 7 2023 and was a critical part of a greater capacity building programme by Kuwait s Youth Public Authority. ALP and ESG partnered to provide training on industrial zones real estate management facility management contract management and other essential skills. On-site sessions The programme also featured on-site sessions at ALP s industrial and warehousing facilities offering participants an opportunity to observe and assess ALP s operations. All trainees were mandated to attend the program s lectures and wor...

Global multidisciplinary engineering company KPM Engineering (KPM) has announced the appointment of Colin Scott as its new MEP (Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing) director. In his new role Scott will maintain KPM s strong client focus and strengthen its value partnerships as the primary contact for MEP projects across key sectors in the region. With over 23 years experience in engineering and consultancy roles in the UAE and UK Scott is a chartered building design engineer. Throughout his career he has consistently maintained a strong technical focus to provide optimal service delivery enabling him to effectively lead and develop high-performance teams by leveraging his in-depth knowledge to navigate complex engineering challenges said KPM in its statement. As the new MEP director Scott...

EDGE Group entity Halcon a regional leader in the design and production of guided weapons systems and beyond has signed a contract with Augmented Reality Engineering (AR Engineering) a UAE software development company dedicated to changing the way people interact and learn through digital content for advanced augmented reality solutions. As per the contract signed at Dubai Air Show (DAS) 2023 Halcon will receive digital twins of their cost-effective short-range precision-guided munitions (PGMs) as well as the associated software from AR Engineering. A digital twin is a digital model of a physical product or system that serves as an effectively indistinguishable digital counterpart with applications in simulation integration testing monitoring and maintenance. Hamad Al Marar President of EDGE Group s Missiles Weapons cluster said: We are very proud to...

Egis the leading global engineering consultancy has announced the completion of its strategic acquisition of Omrania a renowned architectural and engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia. With the addition of nearly 700 professionals from Omrania Egis in the Middle East will expand to over 3 000 talented individuals. This significant move is set to play a pivotal role in supporting Saudi Arabia s ambitious vision to diversify its economy enhance its local talent pool and modernize its infrastructure and cities. Egis acquisition of Omrania aligns seamlessly with Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 a strategic framework to reduce the country s dependence on oil diversify its economy and develop public service and private sectors. By integrating Omrania s local expertise and deep understanding of the Saudi market wit...

Leading Dubai carrier Emirates has announced plans to build a new ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC) at an investment of 950 million. Spread over 1 million sqm the engineering complex will be the largest and the most advanced of its kind to be operated by any airline. French engineering company ADP Ingénierie is the project consultant. Emirates new engineering facility will be equipped to handle the full gamut of specialist aircraft engineering services from routine aircraft checks to bespoke paint jobs light to heavy maintenance programmes engine repair and testing to full cabin interior fit-outs and aircraft conversions. According to Emirates construction work on Phase 1 is expected to begin next year and is likely to be completed in 2027. Eight maintenance hangars and a paint hangar - all capable of handling any size of commercial aircraft up to Code F...

ST Engineering has announced that a consortium led by its key subsidiary Urban Solutions has secured a three-year contract from Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) to design build and maintain the emirate s first multimodal Intelligent Transportation Central Platform (ITPC). As per the deal ST Engineering Urban Solutions will design and build the ITCP in addition to providing system integration and overall project management while its consortium partner Injazat Data Systems will provide the IT and security infrastructure and system interfaces. The first multimodal intelligent transportation management platform in Abu Dhabi the ITCP will integrate various subsystems and data sources into a centralised platform enabling the Abu Dhabi ITC to implement effective multimodal transport strategies through automated response plans. The ITCP will leverage AI capabili...

Damac Properties one of the leading luxury real estate developers in the Middle East has awarded a contract worth AED1.2 billion ( 326.7 million) to Darwish Engineering Emirates for the main works package for 275 villas in the Venice cluster in Damac Lagoons community. The master development has so far awarded contracts close to AED7 billion for the master development. More than AED1 billion worth of contracts to date for infrastructure and over AED5.6 billion worth of contracts have been awarded to date for villa construction. In the first half of this year alone Damac awarded contracts worth AED2.4 billion a testament to the project s steady construction momentum the company said. Exclusive master development Muhammed Tahaineh General Manager of Projects at Damac said: We are immensely proud and delighted to see the progress our third and most exclusive master development is making. Since we launched the proje...

Samsung Engineering a world leading engineering solutions and project management company announced that its Adnoc Crude Flexibility (CF) Project received a 100 per cent HSE Award at Adnoc s 7th annual Business Partnership Forum at Adipec 2023. The award was received jointly by Samsung Engineering and McDermott (formerly CB&I) who have collaborated on the construction and implementation of the Adnoc CF Project. Project managers Sung Jae Koh (Samsung Engineering) and Bart Rotteveel (McDermott) accepted the award on behalf of their respective companies. The project which is being carried out at the UAE s largest industrial complex the Ruwais Industrial Complex involves building a new atmospheric residue de-sulfurisation system (ARDS). CB&I is a global general construction company and a joint equity investment partner of Chevro...

Etihad Engineering one of the world s leading providers of aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions has appointed Daniel Hoffmann as its new Chief Executive Officer. Daniel brings to Etihad Engineering more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the global aviation industry having led Lufthansa Technik Sofia in Bulgaria as its CEO and served in executive roles in Lufthansa Technik Base Maintenance facilities in Germany and the Philippines. His expertise ranges from organisational leadership and change management to standardisation of core business functions and business efficiency through optimum resource utilisation as well as a successful track record of leading growth projects and negotiating joint venture partnerships. We are excited to have Daniel on board with Etihad Engineering as the CEO and I am confident that with our collective effort...

Raimondi Middle East has deployed four MRT111 flat-top tower cranes in Jumeirah Village Circle one of Dubai s fastest growing master communities. Erected in May 2023 the flat-tops are at work on the construction of a five-storey residential building. We are witnessing an extraordinary surge in the construction industry in the UAE with substantial projects across infrastructural residential and mixed-use development sectors. The rental of the four flat-tops is a continuation of Raimondi s active involvement in a series of key projects across the country said Wael Hasan Commercial Director Raimondi Middle East. 30 machines in UAE We currently have more than 30 machines at work in the UAE he said adding that this number is set to increase in the upcoming mon...

Global multidisciplinary engineering company KPM Engineering (KPM) has appointed Brian Sweeney as Director of Projects. Sweeney will enhance KPM s project management proficiencies and engineering service delivery across key sectors and projects in the Middle East said a statement. In his new role Sweeney will work closely with project teams clients and stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of regional and international projects and further streamline KPM s operations. With over 20 years experience in engineering and project management roles in the Middle East and the UK Sweeney is a qualified structural engineer with extensive experience managing high-profile projects within mixed-use commercial residential government healthcare transportation education and entertainment and leisure sectors. span style= f...

ST Engineering a global technology defence and engineering group based in Singapore and Edge Group one of the world s leading advanced technology and defence groups will share solutions services and capabilities. The areas of collaboration are small calibre ammunition unmanned technologies future soldier systems and training & simulation. By pooling expertise experience and resources ST Engineering and Edge will avail to customers in Singapore and the UAE access to cutting-edge capabilities and holistic solutions. The partnership between ST Engineering and Edge leverages on their complementary strengths and signifies a shared commitment to innovation and effective solutions to address the evolving needs of defence customers. Robust defence technology roadmap In addition to supporting their regi...

WME a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing engineering services for the built environment with a major presence in the Middle East and India has been rebranded as Egis thus accelerating regional growth and fostering innovation in engineering design. Announcing this today (August 28) Egis said the process of integration and rebranding of WME to Egis has been successfully completed following its strategic acquisition last year. This significant transition aligns with Egis commitment to reinforcing its position as a leading provider of comprehensive building engineering services in the region it stated. Egis is an international player active in the consulting construction engineering and mobility service sectors. Through this strategic acquisition it has solidified its position among the industry leaders in building and infrastructure consulting in the region.&nb...

ABB has signed a framework agreement with Samsung Engineering in Saudi Arabia to collaborate in engineering and procurement activities in the Kingdom. With this agreement ABB becomes a single-source vendor for gas analyser system integration for Samsung in Saudi Arabia. Together the two companies plan to explore business opportunities and provide complete analytical solutions to the Saudi oil and gas market. Effective measurement of gas quality is key to safety and reliability decreasing the environmental footprint and increasing profitability of the production process. ABB s solutions support the most demanding applications. ABB is committed to helping customers in the energy transition. Between ABB and Samsung Engineering we have an impressive portfolio that demonstrates technology expertise and technical capability. With th...

Parsons Corporation a leading US engineering and construction group said it has been awarded a 52 million contract by Qatar s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to provide design engineering consultancy services for a new road and infrastructure framework. The six-year contract includes conceptual preliminary and detailed design for roads and infrastructure projects within capital Doha. With a total population of just over three million more than half of Qatar s population lives in this city. Establishing a new road and infrastructure framework supports the needs of current and future generations which is one of the major challenges the Qatar National Vision 2030 aims to address said the company in its statement. Parsons first began working with Ashghal in 2002 and most recently col...

Saudi-based Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has signed a MoU with the Brazilian company WEG a specialist in electrical engineering energy and automation sectors to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two entities. The MoU is aimed at promoting mutual collaboration through active exchange of expertise studies research innovations and engineering applications in water desalination and its technologies. According to SWCC the pact provides opportunities for localization and content enrichment in electrical engineering. It also focuses on developing and enhancing the efficiency of various electrical systems such as motors and variable frequency devices. The agreement was signed during the Brazilian-Saudi Investment Forum that was organized by the Saudi Ministry of Investment in the presence of the Brazilian Vice President and...

Careem a leading everything app has invested in engineering hubs in Pakistan Jordan and Egypt with dozens of open engineering roles across Karachi Lahore Islamabad Amman Cairo and Alexandria. More than 600 tech professionals already work in Careem s engineering hubs to build technology to power Careem s Super App services across the region with 55% of Careem s total engineering organisation based in Pakistan Jordan and Egypt. Careem also has engineers in the UAE and Germany. The open roles in Careem s Pakistan Jordan and Egypt engineering hubs include front-end back-end and full stack engineering web engineering mobile engineering (IOS and android) data & AI and infrastructure engineering. Since the start of 2023 Careem has hired nearly 80 tech-focused roles in Pakistan Jordan and Egypt. R...

ZainTech the one-stop digital solutions powerhouse of Zain Group has announced the acquisition of Adfolks a UAE-based cloud-native engineering firm that provides a comprehensive range of cloud transformation services. This acquisition aligns with ZainTech s strategic plan to expand its technology services and offer holistic solutions to its growing customer base and represents another step in Zain Group s 4Sight strategy transforming from a mobile operator to a multi-core digital ICT entity said a statement from the company. As a Microsoft Azure Cloud Gold Managed Partner (runner-up for partner of the year in 2021 and 2022) AWS Select Partner and GCP Consulting Partner Adfolks brings its team of expert engineers customer success managers and agile project delivery specialists to the ZainTech family. This acquisition will further expand ...

Trendsetter Engineering an US-based oil and gas service company based in Texas said it has been awarded a contract by global energy major ExxonMobil to to supply its innovative clamp subsea connectors and assortment of pressure caps and tooling for use in their gas-to-energy project in Guyana. As per the deal it will provide Esso Exploration and Production Guyana (ExxonMobil Guyana) with an order of TC11 connection systems. The contract also includes supply of subsea valves sourced from Advanced Technology Valve (ATV) in Colico Italy. The equipment is slated for delivery in mid-2023. Tony Matson Vice President of Trendsetter Engineering said: We re delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with ExxonMobil and expand it into the Guyana market. Trendsetter he stated first introduced its subsea co...

Samsung Engineering and OMV announced the signing of an MoU to cooperate on projects from the early development stage. The MoU was signed at the OMV headquarters in Vienna Austria by Martijn van Koten Member of the Executive Board of OMV and EVP Fuels & Feedstock and Hong Namkoong President and CEO of Samsung Engineering. Alfred Stern Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of OMV as well as Reinhard Florey Member of the Executive Board and CFO of OMV welcomed Samsung Engineering s delegation. OMV is amongst Austria s largest listed industrial companies and is committed to becoming a net-zero emissions company (Scopes 1 2 and 3) latest by 2050. OMV has embarked on a transformation to become a leading provider of innovative and sustainable fuels chemicals and materials with a focus on circular economy solutions. This stra...

Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) Dar a renowned international multidisciplinary consultancy has acquired a majority stake in Su-Yapı Engineering & Consulting Su-Yapı one of Türkiye s premier engineering consulting firms. With some 200 multidisciplinary professionals Su-Yapı is a regional leader in water wastewater infrastructure energy dams and hydropower. Announcing the strategic move Dar Al Handasah said this was aimed at strengthening its foothold in Türkiye and Central Asia and reinforcing its leadership position in the Middle East and Africa in water resources dams and hydropower. Founded in 1956 Dar is a renowned international multidisciplinary consultancy providing planning design engineering and project management services for buildings cities transportation civil infrastructure water and the...

Samsung Engineering one of the world s leading engineering procurement construction and project management (EPC&PM) companies with a major presence in the region said it has recorded an operating profit of KRW225.4 billion for the first quarter up 54.7% over last year. Announcing its Q1 provisional financial results today (April 27) Samsung Engineering said the group s revenue grew 17% to hit KRW2.53 trillion while its net profit (on a consolidated basis and under the K-IFRS) hit KRW175.9 billion up 29%. The Korean EPC giant said it exceeded the market forecast for operating profit (estimated for about KRW180 billion) due to excellent project management performance and initiating cost optimizing management efforts. We continued to create solid results based on stable performance such as in major overseas projects in Mexico Malaysia and Saudi Ar...

Yokogawa Saudi Arabia has received an order to supply control systems and other solutions for the One Million Project which will introduce seawater reverse osmosis (RO) technology at the Al Jubail desalination (desal) plant. For this project Yokogawa will provide control systems safety instrumented systems production management systems operator training simulators and cybersecurity solutions. Installation is set to be completed by January 2024 and the new facilities are expected to be fully operational by December 2024. Yokogawa has been involved in over 100 desalination plant projects worldwide including the supply of control systems for desalination plants in Saudi Arabia and also monitoring systems for pipelines that transport desalinated water to urban areas. Construction contractor The constructi...

KBR a major engineering procurement and construction company said it has been awarded an engineering and design services contract by The Chemours Company to help increase capacity and advance technology for its industry-leading Nafion ion exchange materials platform. Headquartered in Delaware US The Chemours is a global leader in Titanium technologies thermal and specialized solutions and advanced performance materials. The contract is part of Chemours 200 million investment to expand the Nafion membranes and dispersions technology platform to support the growing hydrogen economy. Nafion membrane technology is the heart of hydrogen power generation storage and use. Its chemical properties help generate clean hydrogen from water electrolysis with vapor water as the only byproduct. Fuel cells - another Nafion proto...

Sparrows Group a key engineering and maintenance services specialist for the global energy and industrial sectors has secured its first major contract in Kuwait. The scope of work includes maintenance and provision of certificates of conformance for onshore rigs across sites. As per the deal Sparrows will be responsible for servicing a range of critical drilling equipment including mud pumps iron roughnecks catwalks and top drives to ensure the rigs are safe to return to the field. With Kuwait s oil and gas industry now reinvigorated following a slump 100 rigs will join the operational fleet by the third quarter. These rigs both new and old require high-quality servicing which is a significant volume of work to place on existing OEMs. Sparrows has been recognised as an approved non-...

Egis Group a leading international multidisciplinary engineering consulting and operations firm said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Omrania a Saudi architectural and engineering consultancy in a move aimed at creating a true leadership position in the high-end design and architecture services across the kingdom. According to Egis the acquisition marks a significant step forward for both firms with strong geographic and business alignment creating an opportunity to leverage their joint footprint and client base to reach significant scale in Saudi Arabia and reinforces their combined position in helping achieve the country s 2030 vision. Headquartered in Riyadh Omrania has 50 years of experience in creating places of lasting value and improving lives through design. With the addition of almost 700 professionals from Omrania Egis in the Mid...

Etihad Airways Engineering has partnered with global enterprise aviation software provider Ramco Systems to implement its Aviation Suite V5.9. The project was officially announced at the 2023 edition of MRO Middle East held at Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai. With modules covering Contract & Quote Management Maintenance Planning Hangar Maintenance Component Maintenance Supply Chain Management Engineering Quality Digital Task Cards ePublications and Customer Billing Ramco s integrated Aviation Suite will streamline multiple operations across Etihad Airways Engineering offering the organisation a single source of information with real-time visibility. In addition Ramco s digital tools such as Ramco Anywhere mobile apps dashboards and integrated customer portals will seamlessly digitise Etihad Airways Engineering s operations enhance process efficiencies and help them go ...

Etihad Airways Engineering one of the world s leading commercial aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services providers has won three industry honours at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2023 held in Dubai. Etihad Airways Engineering won the MRO Service Provider of the Year (Commercial Airlines) award for consistently delivering the highest level of service reliability and performance in this vital industry sector to their clients last year. The company met and exceeded its financial and operational targets in 2022 and enlarged its global customer footprint despite the challenging market conditions. The leadership team of Etihad Airways Engineering was honoured with the MRO Management Team of the Year award for performing exceptionally in terms of leadership growth and delivering overall business strategy. The team steered the company towards strategic partn...

The Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) a strategic partner of Jeddah Islamic Port and the operator of its North Container Terminal has procured three cutting-edge Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes in its pursuit to supercharge operational efficiency at the world-class hub. The North Container Terminal is now home to 24 state-of-the-art cranes with the addition of the latest batch of heavy-duty equipment thus fulfilling a critical component in the 6-billion-riyal concession agreement between the terminal operator and the national maritime regulator that seeks to upgrade the installed capacity of the facility to 8.8 million TEUs said a statement from RSGT. While this addition falls under the wider ambitions of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to transform the country s maritime sector into a global logistics powerhouse that boasts high productivity and boosts international trade in tandem with the vision set forth...

Pratt & Whitney a Raytheon Technologies business has officially opened the doors to its new India Engineering Centre (IEC) in Bengaluru. The facility is co-located with Pratt & Whitney s India Capabilities Centre (ICC) which opened in 2022 to provide integrated global supply chain support and the recently inaugurated Collins Aerospace engineering and global operations centres. The IEC which was designed to meet the LEED Platinum certification further enhances Raytheon Technologies combined presence in India of over 5 000 employees and facilitates collaboration across the company s businesses. Growing rapidly The Indian aviation market is growing at a rapid pace and Bengaluru is a hub for that growth said Geoff Hunt senior vice president Engineering Pratt & Whitney...

Samsung Engineering a leading engineering procurement construction and project management company said its joint venture with Technip Energies and Tecnimont has secured an early engineering and procurement works contract from Abu Dhabi National Oil Companny (Adnoc) at one of its onshore facilities. Announcing the contract win Samsung Engineering said its joint venture TST had received a letter of award (LoA) from Adnoc to deliver pre-construction services for its Hail & Ghasha Gas Development Project. The overall contract which is valued at 80 million will also see the Samsung JV prepare an open book estimate for the full project delivery scope which will be considered as part of the client s final investment decision making process. The awards come as Adnoc accelerates gas expansion as part of its low carbon growth strategy to continue responsibly ...

In a major move ALEC Engineering and Contracting has signed an agreement to acquire Target Engineering Construction a leading EPC contractor in Dubai offering in-house services for major construction disciplines in onshore and offshore areas. A unit of Dubai s sovereign wealth fund ICD (Investment Corporation of Dubai) ALEC said this acquisition will help enhance its established capabilities in marine and industrial construction while enabling the construction company to mark its entry into the oil and gas sector. However under this deal Target will continue to operate as an independent entity while drawing on the skills and resources of the broader ALEC Group. Announcing the key acquisition deal today (December 20) ALEC said with this agreement the companies will have a joint turnover of close to 2 billion. ALEC will now bo...

AD Ports Group has announced that it has awarded a contract to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the development of buildings and topside infrastructure for its cutting-edge CMA Terminals Khalifa Port. CMA Terminals Khalifa Port is a joint venture between CMA CGM s subsidiary CMA Terminals (with a 70% stake) and AD Ports Group (30%). The agreement includes the development of the first net zero carbon administration building to be constructed for the joint venture which is being developed in-line with the company s role as an official partner of World Green Building Council s Middle East & North Africa Regional Network. The award-winning administration building which won the Net Zero Design Building Project of the Year in October will be a highly energy-efficient building that is powered from renewable energy sources and offsets. ...

Emirates District Cooling Company (Emicool) a joint venture between Dubai Investments a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Actis a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure has signed a power purchase agreement with Emirates Electrical Engineering (EEE) one of the solar market leaders in the UAE. Emicool is a joint venture between Dubai Investments a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Actis a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure. Emicool operates in a well invested business model that has grown to a platform of 18 operational DC ( District Cooling) plants having a total cooling capacity of more than 330 000 TR. The company has a proven track record in supplying cooling services with thousands of satisfied customers located in several areas. Emicool p...

With the ever-increasing rise in cybercrime Genetec a leading technology provider of unified security public safety operations and business intelligence solutions is cautioning organizations of all sizes to be vigilant about the cybersecurity risk posed by legacy access control systems. Many organizations are operating with access control systems that date back 10 years or more. While these older systems still allow employees to badge in and out there s a very high likelihood that these systems employ technologies that are extremely vulnerable to modern cyber threats says Christian Morin Vice President of Product Engineering and Chief Security Officer at Genetec Inc. According to Geneeic vulnerabilities in legacy access control systems can introduce cybersecurity weaknesses that may put an entire organization at risk. Cybercriminals can exploit weaknesses i...

Sulzer Pumpen (Deutschland) GmbH has marked its 150th anniversary by holding a celebration at its pump factory in Bruchsal. Gathering local dignitaries and colleagues the event showcased the rich history of the company and its goals for the future. The facility in Bruchsal is world-renowned for the design and manufacture of pumps used in industrial applications worldwide. Furthermore its production capabilities are utilised by Sulzer s global network of service centres to ensure OEM parts are delivered quickly to customers. Pumps manufactured at the facility have been a popular choice in the energy industry for decades with models such as the GSG also being adopted for CO2 capture and storage. As well as reducing the environmental impact of customer processes the recent installation of a photovoltaic plant at the site is expected to save up to 176 tonnes of CO2 emissions and generate 300&rsq...

Reliable Engineering & Fabrication a leading structural steel fabricator has inaugurated an AED15 million ( 4 million) production plant at Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ). Through its new facility which covers an area of more than 150 000 sq ft the world-class fabricator seeks to cater to the needs of the oil and gas marine and oil and wind farming sectors taking advantage of the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority s (HFZA) reputation which provides a competitive environment for all businesses operating in the steel and construction sectors. The company which has been operating in the free zone since 2021 said it s expanding at HFZA due to several reasons including the free zone s being a global business hub as well as its strategic location and integrated services state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure facilities and services that suit all businesses and industries. &nbsp...

Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC) a subsidiary of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF has signed up world-renowned firm GMP International Spain GMBH and urban development consultants Khatib and Alami for providing the design and enginerring of the stadium at Jeddah Central Project. A SR75-billion ( 20 billion) project the Jeddah Central will be implemented on a 5.7-million-sq-m strategic area in central Jeddah. The project which has a stunning waterfront location with a 9.5-km shoreline will boast a world-class marina to accommodate local and international yachts in addition to 2.1 km of sandy beaches. JCDC a subsidiary of Saudi sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund said this comes as part of its strategic plan to create a local attraction and global destination in the heart of the Saudi port city. GMP Internatio...

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed a number of agreements with Singaporean ST Engineering in the fields of technology defence and engineering. The agreements were signed at the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow in the UK. The agreements signed today will support SAMI in producing cutting-edge defence systems toward executing its development and growth strategies in various defence equipment and capabilities as well as technical support and training. ST Engineering was selected by SAMI as an original equipment manufacturer partner based on its expertise and track record in both the production and supply chain of defence-related equipment. Aiming to capitalize upon the Singaporean group s solid brand and reputation globally the agreements represent SAMI s continued commitment to partnerships that create a competiti...

Pratt & Whitney a world leader in the design manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines will set up a state-of-the-art India Engineering Centre (IEC) in Bengaluru which will start operations in 2023. The new centre will focus on providing contract engineering services. The IEC is expected to employ 500 engineers and professionals when fully staffed. Pratt & Whitney s India Engineering Centre will be a first-of-its-kind investment for our company in India said Geoff Hunt Senior Vice President Engineering Pratt & Whitney. Fielded geared turbofan The IEC will help Pratt & Whitney leverage the engineering skills our future Indian workforce will deliver as Pratt & Whitney continues to advance the world s only fielded geared turbofan...

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas today (July 6) announced the company is to install highly-automated multi-functional overhead cranes in Jebel Ali in a step towards full automation of cranes used for reduction cell tending and securing operations for decades ahead. As part of the plan the Emirati group is replacing 16 cranes that have completed their 25-year useful lives with just 14 new models that incorporate auto-positioning and advanced sensing capabilities. It has already contracted Fives a French industrial engineering group for the supply of the new cranes. The first new crane is expected to be delivered by the end of 2023 with all 14 new cranes in operation by the beginning of 2025. According to EGA the increased automation capabilities of the new cranes will improve safety efficiency a...

Saudi Council of Engineers has announced that the academic engineering programmes in the Saudi universities have obtained membership of the Washington Accord following an agreement between the authorities responsible for professional accreditation. This membership aims to accredit the certificates of graduates of engineering programs from the Saudi universities in the member states reported SPA . Council Secretary General Engineer Abdulnasser Alabdullatif stressed the importance of the engineering field in participating in the comprehensive national development. It is a key partner in achieving the goals of the Kingdom s Vision 2030 in various fields he added. ...

Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced that it has reached an agreement with Saudi Global Ports and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company to manufacture three state of the art quay cranes for the King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. The King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam offers full-scale operational services with the help of hitech crane equipment capable of handling all kinds of cargo with two modern container terminals one chilled and frozen cargo terminal two general cargo terminals two cement terminals (one for Black Portland cement and Clinker and the other for White Portland Cement) one bulk grain terminal one iron ore terminal a ship-building yard and oil and gas stations along with a ship repairing facility consisting of two floating docks that can accommodate vessels of up to 215m in length. The deal was signed by Saudi Global Ports CEO Edward Tah and Liu Chengyun Chairman and President of ZPMC ...

Emirates International Gas (EIG) a subsidiary of EHC Investment said it has signed a deal with Q Properties a subsidiary of Q Holding under which it will provide a range of services including feasibility commercial technical conceptual designs and engineering construction operation and maintenance works for gas systems in the key properties of the Abu Dhabi developer. As per the deal it will provide all support related to the gas supply to Q Properties projects such as the Reem Hills luxury development during its engineering phases. A unique gas service provider company in the Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Natural Gas (NG) and Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) fields EIG aims to become the UAE gas sector s market leader utilizing the latest technologies and taking advantage of the company s 30 years of UAE experience. As part of the agreement EIG will initi...

India s top engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been named as the Second Strongest Brand among the top 50 Global Engineering and Construction (E&C) companies by Brand Finance the world s leading brand valuation consultancy. An Indian multinational engaged in EPC projects hi-tech manufacturing and services has also been ranked as the Third Fastest Growing Brand by the London-based consultancy in its Engineering & Construction 50 2022 report. Announcing the key global accolade L&T said it is the only Indian company among the Most Valuable Global E&C Firms . L&T with its footprint across 50 countries has gained 44% in its Brand Value over last year it added. L&T achieved a significant improvem...

Aveva a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation and sustainability has announced that its engineering information management solutions the core of its digital twin now deliver greater time and value gains for capital projects and operations. With the seamless integration of Aveva Point Cloud Manager and Aveva Asset Information Management in the cloud visualizing asset information with real-time data has never been faster or easier. Aveva customers can now experience a complete digital twin within just 60 days even in the absence of existing models thanks to deeper contextualization and enhanced visualization. Two new industry partnerships will further augment the offering. Aveva s engineering information management solutions are now combined with the Assai integrated document management system and powered by data captured using ...

Samsung Engineering one of the world s leading engineering procurement construction and project management (EPC&PM) companies has registered a revenue of KRW 2.16 trillion won ( 1.72 billion) an operating profit of 174.4 billion won and a net profit of 113.7 billion won in the first quarter of 2022 (on a consolidated basis and in accordance with the K-IFRS). Compared to the previous year the revenue operating profit and net profit increased by 41.3% 62.6% and 12.0% respectively it stated. Announcing the results Samsung Engineering said the full-fledged sales reflection of the large-scale hydrocarbon projects in Mexico and Malaysia which are being carried out with the Feed to EPC strategy drove the Q1 results. Technological innovations such as automation and modularization contributed to the improvement of performance through quality improveme...

Etihad Engineering a leading maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services providers has signed a component agreement with Touchdown Aviation (TDA) a global specialist in the supply loan exchange and repair of aircraft components. As part of the agreement TDA will provide Etihad Engineering supply chain solutions locally in Abu Dhabi to ensure the availability of high demanded aircraft parts. Frederic Dupont Vice President Technical Sales & Customer Service Etihad Engineering said: As we continue to expand our components repair capabilities we are delighted to have signed an agreement with Touchdown Aviation as it will not only contribute to our component services growth strategy and at the same time facilitate parts availability for our customers from across the globe. Joey Blok Director of Sales Touchdown Aviation said: I am proud that through intensive cooperation between our respective teams...

Official Raimondi agent of UK Bennetts Cranes has deployed two Raimondi flattop tower cranes MRT159 and two LR213 luffing jib cranes for a prestigious residential development in Southern England. The new riverside development located in Berkshire England is part of the town renewal plan aiming to transform the city into an urban hub. We are proud to continue boosting our relationship with Berkeley Homes developer of the project by supplying these four modern Raimondi machines to the Reading jobsite. The LR213 luffing jib cranes were ideal for avoiding over-sail boundaries due the model s 38m hook radius. The MRT159s were chosen due for ease of installation and onsite versatility explained Edward Saeger Managing Director Bennetts Cranes. Jobsite challenges The LR213s were ere...

Bentley Systems Incorporated the infrastructure engineering software company said it has acquired Adina R&D a leading developer of finite element analysis software applications used in a comprehensively diverse range of engineering fields based in Watertown at Massachusetts US. Adina was founded in 1986 by Dr Klaus-Jürgen Bathe professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a world-renowned leader in the field of finite element analysis and its applications. Civil structural and mechanical engineers choose Adina software for its authoritative veracity including in analysis of buildings bridges stadiums pressure vessels dams and tunnels. Bentley pointed out that with infrastructure digital twins users can simulate the complete behavior of structures to create confidence in designs that are much safer and more cost-...

Egis a leading construction engineering and mobility services firm with a major presence in the Middle East said it has acquired multi-disciplinary engineering design consultancy WME. A major player in the region WME is a major provider of innovative sustainable and cost-effective solutions in civil structural MEP AV/IT and security architect of record and infrastructure engineering services for the built environment. Announcing the strategic move Egis said the acquisition complements its existing portfolio of both multidisciplinary engineering and project management services and the general engineering buildings services by enhancing the firm s end-to-end capabilities in Middle East across the life of the asset as clients look to improve building and infrastructure project efficiencies and cut their environmental impact. WME has more than 550 specialist engineering a...

Etihad Engineering one of the world s leading maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services providers recently showcased its comprehensive capabilities and key achievements to a visiting delegation from Argentina. The delegation was led by Dr Matias Kulfas Minister of Productive Development Daniel Filmus Minister of Science Technology & Innovation and Mirta Iriondo President Fabrica Argentina de Aviones. The delegation was hosted by Abdul Khaliq Saeed Chief Executive Officer and other senior executives from Etihad Engineering. Following a corporate presentation the group was taken on an extensive tour of Etihad Engineering s 500 000-sq-m facility. The tour encompassed aircraft hangars at the facility which cover approximately 66 000 sq metres including dedicated aircraft painting facilities and a custom-designed hangar that can accommodate up to three Airbus A380 aircraft simultaneously. In...

IBM has announced the launch of its Client Engineering team in Middle East and Africa (MEA) for clients and business partners. Located across four countries UAE Saudi Arabia Turkey and South Africa IBM Client Engineering will drive innovation across the MEA region by providing an enhanced customer experience focused on co-creation technical eminence and speed. Client Engineering teams consists of designers solution architects data scientists cloud engineers security experts business transformation consultants and more who work on the agile co-creation of IBM technology and Consulting solutions for their clients all within 6-8 weeks. The team of creators uses technologies such as Cloud Data Automation and Security to deliver innovative solutions that address business use cases and challenges in industries such as government financial services...

Indef a leading cranes and hoists manufacturer in India and a Bajaj Group company has partnered with Dubai-based KG International a major supplier of industrial and automotive aftermarket spare parts for the launch of its crane unit Hercules Hoists in the Middle East and Africa market. Hercules Hoists has grown over the last 60 years to become the leading material handling solutions brand in India and has established a brand image that reflects superior quality ruggedness and value for money through its proven product offerings catering to customers across all industries. This value resonates with customers all around the world and let do a major decision to expand their offering beyond India and compete in the global market. Hercules Hoists had entered into this strategic agreement with KG International early this year as part of its Beyond India vision ...

AD Ports Group today announced that it has acquired Divetech Marine Engineering Services a UAE-based topside-subsea solutions provider that offers a range of services including installation inspection repair and maintenance for ports and other maritime organisations. The acquisition and integration of the company into AD Ports Group will extend the range of services offered by the group s maritime cluster placing it in a strong position to generate significant commercial operational and financial synergies. The 100% acquisition will be fully funded from AD Ports Group s existing cash reserves. Divetech delivered revenue of AED 87 million and EBITDA of AED20 million in 2021. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi Managing Director and Group CEO AD Ports Group said: Our acquisition of Divetech represents an important strategic opportunity for growth ...

Khansaheb Industries a unit of leading construction and facilities management company Khansaheb has introduced its leading HVAC product Spiralite in the UK market. Spiralite which is a circular and flat oval non-metallic insulated AC air duct is manufactured distributed and installed exclusively from Khansaheb s facilities in Dubai. Spiralite has successfully been deployed on 625 projects in the United Kingdom with properties including the Google Innovation Centre in London; the Media Centre of the Lord s Cricket Ground one of the British capital s foremost sporting venues; and in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge one of the world s leading higher education institutions. Managing Director Abdulrahman Khansaheb said: The success of Spiralite in the British market demonstrates the calibre of engineering talent ...

KBR a US-based company operating in fields of science technology and engineering has been awarded an engineering services contract by Woodside Energy (USA) for its proposed H2OK liquid hydrogen production facility project in Ardmore Oklahoma. Under the terms of the contract KBR will provide a front-end engineering design for Woodside s H2OK liquid hydrogen facility. Cryogenic liquid hydrogen is used in the transportation industry as a fuel for fleets where the combustion of liquid hydrogen produces zero-emissions with water as the only by-product. KBR is pleased to support Woodside on this project as the company advances its portfolio of decarbonisation solutions said Jay Ibrahim President Sustainable Technology Solutions. Our focus on energy transition and carbon footprint reduction is helping our clients meet their sustainability goals around the globe. At KBR w...

Aveva a global leader in industrial software said it has signed a long-term partnership deal with power generation major EDF to help elevate its 3D nuclear engineering programme and deliver leading-edge energy-efficient performance. Under this deal Aveva will help drive EDF s Switch digital transformation programme with its Aveva E3D Design solution and other components of the Aveva Unified Engineering solution while EDF will boost its engineering design portfolio by way of faster design and delivery of its nuclear plants as well as advanced safety and performance standards. By streamlining data from different design disciplines - including mechanical electrical and civil works - several hundred users across different global locations will be able to work together within a digital twin repository eliminating siloed engineering design approaches avoiding data inconsistencies and removing duplication.&...

Egis a leading French specialist in the construction engineering and mobility services sectors has announced that it has reached a deal with top financial institution Caisse des Dépôts and global alternative asset management group Tikehau Capital for the sale of a 40 per cent stake in the company. Egis creates and operates smart infrastructures and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and the major challenges of our time by enabling more balanced sustainable and resilient regional development. Tikehau Capital s acquisition move marks a major step forward in the execution of the group s strategic plan which is primarily focused on the international market and aims at positioning Egis as a global top 10 engineering company by doubling its turnover within five years. Tikehau Capital intends to support Egis ambition to be a lea...

Tadano a leading Japanese manufacturer of hydraulic truck cranes said it has secured a major order of 11 rough terrain cranes from a UAE-based company Aertssen Machinery Services. Tadano said the order was for four GR-500EXL cranes that have already been handed over and seven GR-1450EX cranes which will be delivered in the coming year. Aertssen Machinery Services has been using Tadano rough terrain cranes for many years. With this new order the firm continues its steady strategy of standardising its fleet with Tadano cranes. This is in keeping with the old soccer rule never change a winning team remarked Middle East Aertssen Business Unit Manager Tony Nuyts. Tadano GR rough terrain cranes are extremely powerful and heavy-duty machines and that makes them an indispensable part of our team he stated....

ByrneLooby a leading Irish engineering and project management consultancy is increasing its footprint in the Middle East as part of its expansion strategy. The company has opened a new office in Saudi Arabia amid growing demand for its services. ByrneLooby has provided engineering services on a range of critical infrastructural projects in the Middle East and KSA: including mega projects which form part of Vision 2030 such as Amaala Neom Jazan Economic City and Qiddaya. The company is one of the leading marine engineering consultants in the Middle East and has provided engineering expertise on the ports of Aqaba Dammam Doha Dubai s Maritime City and on the CHIT award-winning Doha Metro. ByrneLooby currently sits on the framework for national utility Irish Water in their homeland and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has consulted on projects for the SWCC ...

Etihad Engineering one of the world s leading aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider based in Abu Dhabi has been awarded a heavy maintenance contract by Virgin Australia for its Boeing 737 fleet. The scope of the contract covers heavy maintenance and modifications on more than 30 nose to tail aircraft for the largest airline by fleet size under the Virgin brand said Etihad Engineering on the sidelines of Dubai Air Show. It is showcasing its comprehensive range of aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions at the ongoing event. Etihad Engineering has been consistently adding to its comprehensive capabilities on major commercial Boeing and Airbus platforms including the A350 and the A320neo and partnering with industry leaders regionally and globally to strengthen its global customer footprint beyond the Middle East across Europe Asia ...

ST Engineering iDirect a global leader in satellite communications has collaborated with technology provider XipLink to implement a security feature required for 4G backhaul services. The feature will support IP security (IPsec) encryption with CMPv2 digital certificate management building upon the existing high levels of security already offered by ST Engineering iDirect whilst maintaining satellite traffic optimisation and acceleration. The new functionality has been tested and certified by satellite operator Turksat. CMPv2 is a feature-rich and flexible certification exchange protocol standard which supports any type of cryptography. It is a standard requirement for mobile operators that ensures secure functionality and is essential to enable the optimisation and acceleration of 3G 4G and 5G backhaul services. The three companies have invested time equipment and exper...

MNB Precision a leading UK-based manufacturer for supplying high complexity high-value components and Sigma Engineering UAE s leading Engineering Services provider have formed a joint venture (JV). The JV will offer advanced Machining API Services and Manufacturing solutions in the UAE Market. The signing ceremony for the Joint Venture took place at the Sigma Engineering office in Abu Dhabi. Present were the management teams from both parties. Luke Benton the Managing Director of MNB Precision said: The JV will allow us to significantly develop the services we can provide to the Middle East region. Because of the distinctive combination of our unique but broad range of services MNB and Sigma will be able to create an unparalleled service offering in the Energy Market. This joint venture with MNB enables us to provide better services to our existi...

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE) a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro has won three Gold Awards by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP - Kuwait Chapter). The awards are for exemplary performance in the field of Health Safety & Environment (HSE) for projects in Kuwait. The awards are part of the ASSP Gulf Cooperation Council HSE Excellence Awards 2021 and L&T Hydrocarbon has won Gold for both ongoing projects that is TL-5 (New 48 Crude Transit Line) and NSGEP (40 & 30 North Strategic Gas Pipeline) in the following categories: HSE Excellence in the Sector category; Environment Excellence; and Management of Driving Safety. Speaking on the occasion Subramanian Sarma L&T s Whole-Time Director & Sr Executive Vice President (Energy) said: This is a proud moment for all of u...

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited (LTHE) a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro has bagged two orders in the Construction Services segment one each from Air Products Middle East Industrial Gases LLC and Gail India. The first order is from Air Products Middle East Industrial Gases LLC for its Industrial Gas Hub (IGH) Network project at Jubail KSA. Under the contract the company will construct steam methane reformer (SMR) to produce hydrogen an air separation unit (ASU) to produce oxygen and nitrogen and hydrogen pressure swing adsorption (PSA) units. The overall duration of the project is 22 months. The second order is for Gail India s Mumbai Nagpur Pipeline under which the company will be responsible for laying steel gas pipeline (24 x 224 km) Section 1 of Part A and construction of terminals along with associated facilities. The pipeline project due to b...

Raimondi Middle East has announced that it has deployed 10 topless tower cranes at the construction site of one of Qatar s maajor residential developments The Seef in Doha. A heritage company based in Milan Italy at more than 150 years old Raimondi is a major manufacturer of topless and luffing cranes. Considering the differences of tower cranes at work as well as the size and layout of the jobsite one of the key aspects was a careful study of the positioning of each crane to avoid jib clashing and to ensure the highest level of site safety and productivity. To accomplish these aims Raimondi s technical team together with the UCC project team engineers and plant department conducted a workshop prior to commencing work said a top official. Currently we have nine Raimondi cranes operating onsite as o...

Almost one in three industrial computers in the UAE was subject to malicious activity in the first half (H1) of 2021 said a new report by Kaspersky ICS CERT. During the first half of 2021 cybercriminals intensively used various types of spyware and malicious scripts while performing their attacks. These types of threats are growing for the second six-month period and pose a big challenge to industrial control systems (ICS). Attacks against industrial organizations are particularly dangerous as cybercriminals might steal data and money and disrupt the established system of production. An increase in the diversity of threats to such networks indicates the growth of the attackers interest in them and consequently an increase in the need to reliably protect them. According to the Threat Landscape for Industrial Automation Systems Report Kaspersky security solu...

Ebrahim K Kanoo the diversified business conglomerate has welcomed the winners of the 2020 Ebrahim K Kanoo Award for Engineering Excellence at its corporate office in Manama. The students met with Ebrahim K Kanoo Managing Director Talal Kanoo who commended them for their innovative project which will contribute greatly to Bahrain s future. Kanoo stated: The Ebrahim K Kanoo Award for Engineering Excellence was created to highlight the important role young Bahrainis play in the field of mechanical engineering. We take pride in the efforts and commitment shown by the students and the college to foster this talent. I look forward to seeing great things from the winners and wish them continued success. Instituted in partnership with the University of Bahrain s College of Engineering the annual award is part of the company s commitment to bettering the lives of the yout...

Vertiv Holdings Company a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions said it has through its subsidiaries entered into a definitive agreement to acquire E&I Engineering Ireland and its affiliate Powerbar Gulf for 1.8 billion in upfront consideration plus the potential for up to 200 million in cash based on achieving certain 2022 profit milestones. The upfront consideration consists of 1.17 billion in cash and approximately 630 million of Vertiv common stock. Headquartered in Ohio (US) Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today s data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Announcing the acquisition deal Vertiv said the transaction has been u...

Galfar Engineering and Contracting has secured a RO40 million ( 104 million) contract from Oman s top petroleum investment company OQ for provision of engineering procurement and construction (EPC) services for one of its projects. The EPC contract is for the Central 48 Rich and Lean Gas Pipeline Segregation Project at the OQ s concession area said the company in its filing to the Muscat Securities Exchange. The work will be fully completed within a 42-month schedule including the maintenance period said the statement citing its CEO Dr Hamoud Rashid Al Tobi. It is expected that this contract will contribute to Galfar s revenues and further strengthen our presence in oil and gas sector and high capacity pipeline projects he added. -TradeArabia News Service ...

AESG a leading global specialist consultancy engineering and built environment advisory firm with regional headquarters in Dubai London and Singapore has announced its acquisition of Commtech Europe an established provider of commissioning and technical services throughout Europe. With the rapid expansion of the data centre and pharmaceutical sectors alongside the ever-increasing complexity of building systems Commtech Europe s reputation and strength in commissioning critical facilities and systems perfectly aligns with AESG s comprehensive commissioning digital handover and asset management services and its commitment to delivering best-in-class engineering services resulting in greater efficiencies in project delivery. Following the deal Commtech Europe will be fully integrated into AESG giving existing Commtech Europe clients access to AESG s complementary commissioning ...

Etihad Engineering a leading commercial aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider has signed a strategic partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to provide Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversions on Boeing 777-300ERs. Etihad Engineering will capitalise on their expertise and extensive capabilities for the specialised Boeing 777-300ERSF conversion. In the initial stage of the partnership Etihad Engineering will facilitate towards two conversion lines accommodating multiple aircraft conversions per year. Tony Douglas Group Chief Executive Officer Etihad Aviation Group said: The Boeing 777-300ERSF is not only extremely attractive to customers but a technological breakthrough given that it s the first in its size category to offer extensive cargo solutions. Not only do we see the demand but we view it as a greener more profitable highly innovative solution for our airline customers and an excelle...

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced today the signing of framework agreements for Concept and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for major projects across its full value chain to support the delivery of its 2030 strategy. The framework agreements which were signed with eight top-tier global engineering contractors have a combined scope worth up to 1 billion (AED3.67 billion) and the potential for 50% of the value to flow back into the UAE s economy under Adnoc s In-Country Value (ICV) programme over the agreement term between 2021 and 2026. The scope of the agreements is based on the forecasted requirement for external project engineering services across the Adnoc Group said a statement. The nature of the agreements underpins Adnoc s smart approach to procurement which is enabling it to drive value and commerciality across its portfolio. By structuring the ...

Oman-based Galfar Engineering & Contracting has reported a net profit of RO2.626 million ( 6.8 million) for the first half of the year compared to losses of RO11.044 million ( 29 million) for the same period last year. This is the company s first profit after six straight years of losses as the company s new turnaround plan which was adopted earlier this year has started showing signs of progress said Galfar in its statement. The sultanate s largest construction and contracting firm pointed out that this improved performance was on account of various initiatives taken by the company as part of its turnaround strategy especially restructuring & re-organization and the implementation of stringent cost control measures. The positive bottom-line results came despite a drop in revenues by approximately 6% compared to the same per...

Terex Materials Processing (MP) a global leader in materials processing equipment has announced the acquisition of MDS International (MDS) a manufacturer of heavy duty and recycling trommels apron feeders and conveyor systems based in Monaghan Ireland. MDS was founded in 1995 by Liam and Una Murray with a vision to design and develop engineering solutions to industry. Over the past 25 years MDS has built a highly skilled work force along with global distribution partners and has a valued reputation for innovation offering bespoke solutions to serve client needs with equipment that can withstand the harshest of environments. This acquisition supports Terex MP s growth strategy to expand its offering in the crushing and screening and environmental industries with products that complement the existing portfolio. Trommels fro...

NASA has awarded the 531 million Mechanical Integrated Services and Technology (MIST) II contract to a joint venture between Aerodyne and KBR. The joint venture will provide engineering services for spaceflight and ground systems which will include the development and validation of new technologies for future space and science missions. The cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a maximum value of 531 million. The joint venture will primarily perform this work at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt Maryland as well as other NASA centers and locations. The contract has a five-year base period and one option for a six-month extension. The joint venture will provide a wide range of engineering services that includes design analysis and verification services; technical support for development of space flight airborne and grou...

To mark International Women in Engineering Day the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched a range of resources to inspire the next generation of women to get involved in maritime search and rescue (SAR). The resources are aimed both at women starting out to choose a career as well as women considering a career change or wishing to explore volunteering opportunities. Theresa Crossley CEO IMRF says: This Toolkit is just the latest step in our ongoing #WomenInSAR initiative which aims to encourage equal gender representation in the sector. Today women really can do anything they want to and by highlighting just some of the incredible women working in maritime SAR worldwide and the wide range of different careers available in the sector we hope we can really demonstrate that fact. The resources have been tailored to interest women ...

Three60 Energy Group a leading independent energy service company offering complete asset life cycle solutions has appointed Gareth Broxton as the new engineering director who joins the company s Engineering Procurement Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) team. With a global remit Broxton will be responsible for technical assurance and customer focused delivery. He will also play a critical role in managing and developing the group s multi-disciplined engineering team to meet growing demand from operators for fit-for-purpose solutions that support a low carbon future. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Broxton brings almost two decades of experience in the upstream and midstream oil and gas sector to the role having worked across the full asset lifecycle from Feed through to decommissioning. /...

Three Dubai-based experts in interior design and architecture engineering and project management have just launched a new service that offers a one-stop shop solution to those seeking professional and customer-centric approach to design and build. Architect and Engineer Ankita Rao of Freeline Engineering Project and Construction Manager Natasha Abbas of North 51 Consulting and Interior Designer/Interior Architect Nikki Bisiker of Nikki Bisiker Interior Design who speak nine languages between them bringing experience and diverse cultures to customers who value a range of talents accessible under one roof. The new collaborative approach between three independent firms allows clients to dip into three specialist skillsets they require. This modern approach to consultancy is a refreshing way to pool many decades of talent yet retain independent thinking and provides a...

Geodis a top-rated global supply chain operator has appointed Antoine Pretin as Vice President Engineering Group. He will oversee the growth in automatizing Geodis service offerings to its customers. Antoine Pretin 38 engineer began his career in 2007 as a project manager at Sidel Cermex first in Dijon then in Atlanta USA. After a few years at Fives Intralogistics he joined Actemium Logistics a VINCI Group company specializing in automated intralogistics solutions in 2014 where he was head of the distribution business. Faced with the acceleration of e-commerce and new consumer demands the automatization of logistics warehouses is an essential response to handle growing flows in an ever-shorter timeframe. With his experience Antoine will contribute to an open and constructive dialogue between the Geodis teams and the various players in the field of automatization to serve the needs of our customers around the world e...

UAE-based International Holding Company (IHC) is set to list its key subsidiaries - Emirates Stallion Group (a major engineering and construction group) and Al Seer Marine - on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in the second quarter. A third unit will be named in the coming weeks. Emirates Stallion Group is one of IHC s subsidiaries and has a diversified portfolio of businesses across engineering and construction development and management of real estate and public realms and associated services. Ever since its inception in 2006 ESG has grown rapidly becoming the region s only all-encompassing real estate partner. It is home to five fully owned subsidiaries 90 operational sites 12 marketplace presence and 4 associates and joint ventures. The subsidiaries include Century Real Estate Royal Development Company Abu Dhabi Land General Contracting Gulf Dun...

Dubai-based Alec Engineering and Contracting said it has joined forces with Butec a design-build industrial contractor to set up a new venture that will target the region s utilities industrial and environmental sector-based projects. A part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) Alec is a major construction company with related businesses operating in the GCC with a presence in Africa. Over the last 20 years Alec said it had consistently evolved and grown to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects. Since its foundation in Beirut in 1964 Butec has steadfastly built on its position as a leading contractor in the Mena and GCC regions in the fields of construction engineering logistics and related services. In consolidating its assets personnel and experience the JV i...

Samsung Engineering Company a leading engineering procurement construction and project management (EPC&PM) company said it has clinched a 650 million deal to build a petrochemical plant at Jubail Industrial City II in Saudi Arabia. The contract was awarded by Advanced Global Investment Company a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia s Advanced Petrochemical Company. As per the deal Samsung Engineering will build a propane dehydrogenation plant and utilities and offsites at Jubail Industrial City II on Saudi Arabia s eastern coast stated Advanced Petrochemical Company in its bourse filing. The plant which is set to be completed in 2024 will produce 843 000 tonnes of propylene per annum with all required off-sites and utilities by utilizing Catofin technology from US group Lummus Technology it added. -TradeArabia News Service ...

Egis a global player in the construction and engineering services sector said it has completed the acquisition of Projacs International a local engineering consultancy and project management company based in Kuwait. A French multinational company Egis is involved in the areas of infrastructure and transport systems planning water and environment while Projacs is a local engineering consultancy and project management company. Founded in 1984 at Kuwait Projacs is the largest Pan-Arab project and construction management company with offices in all the Middle Eastern countries. In 2015 Egis had purchased 51% of the shares in Projacs International thus becoming a majority shareholder. Since then Egis and Projacs worked on aligning the business strategies in the Middle Eastern market and enlarging their geographical reach said the sta...

Liebherr Container Cranes one of the world s leading manufacturers of ship to shore container cranes said it has handed over a ship to shore (STS) container crane to Terminales Maritimas Del Sureste SA (TMS) in the Port of Alicante Spain. The crane has an outreach of 46.9 m a span of 15.24 m and a lift height of 36 m with a SWL of 50 tonnes under single lift spreader. The crane will form a key part of the port extension project operated by TMS under a concession provided by the Alicante Port Authority said the statement from Liebherr. The extension project will help to provide the port with the necessary infrastructure and modern equipment to meet the competitive challenges into the future in line with transportation policies promoted by the European Union in response to increased maritime traffic in the Mediterranean. Following the contract award in Q3 2019 the...

Mammoet the world s largest engineered heavy lifting and transport service provider has expanded its fleet with the addition of eight cranes in the Middle East Africa and Caspian (MEA) region. Established in the region for over 40 years Mammoet MEA provides equipment day hire through to turnkey mega-project solutions and is represented in 11 countries across the region: UAE Oman Saudi Arabia Bahrain Qatar Egypt South Africa Mozambique Nigeria Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan; with the regional headquarters in Dubai UAE. A 600-tonne crawler crane a 400-tonne two 250-tonne and 100-tonne capacity all-terrain cranes as well as three 35-tonne rough terrain cranes have been added to the regional fleet. The expansion increases Mammoet s capacity in the region complementing the diverse fleet of equipment for projects and day rental jobs adding flexibility and greate...

AMMROC a leading provider of military maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services in the region has signed a contract to offer a comprehensive range of support services to Etihad Engineering part of the Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) an industry leading aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions provider. The contract enables AMMROC to extend aircraft parking support and other services to Etihad Engineering at its state-of-the-art MRO facility in Al Ain. Hareb Thani Aldhaheri the CEO of AMMROC and Abdul Khaliq Saeed CEO of Etihad Engineering announced the contract at the ongoing International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021) that runs until February 25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). In line with their longstanding commitment and partnership to strengthen the UAE s aerospace industry and to enhanc...

Antwerp Container Terminal (ACOT) a member of the SEA-invest Group placed an order for two Liebherr ship to shore container cranes. The cranes are identical to an STS delivered to ACOT in 2020. SEA-invest one of the world s largest terminal operators has established a worldwide reputation in the fields of stevedoring warehousing and other port related activities in no less than 25 ports spread across two continents. In Antwerp SEA-invest initially had a focus on bulk activities before expanding into fruit handling and tank storage. The acquisition of a container terminal from Independent Marine Terminal in 2016 laid the groundwork for what was to become Antwerp Container Terminal. Since its inauguration ACOT has continued to grow and the new Liebherr machines will complement the older STS cranes that came with the initial purchase of the terminal in 2016. The Liebherr STS cranes have an outreach of ...

Nucore Group a specialist engineering company providing integrated engineering solutions in hazardous environments said it has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Phil Davie as the new Chief Operating Officer. As Nucore Group continues to evolve its fully integrated service for clients this appointment will add breadth and depth to the senior management team said the company in a statement. With over 30 years experience with tier one and service engineering companies most recently as Senior VP at Aker Solutions Davie will take on the responsibility for all group operations. Welcoming the appointment CEO Mark Fraser said: We are delighted to have brought someone of Phil s calibre on board and believe his track record in the energy sector will be an enormous asset to the company. &quot...

Saudi-based Bawan Company a leading provider of engineering and consulting services has announced that it has cancelled plans to merge two of its subsidiaries - United Transformers Electric Company and United Technology of Electric Substations and Switchgears Company following a revaluation which found the move unfeasible. A key player in the region Bawan is involved in the trading and manufacture of building materials industrial investment financial management and administration and other industrial services. The Saudi group had announced the merger of United Transformers Electric Company and United Technology of Electric Substations and Switchgears in June 2019. The company has a 85.5% stake in each of these firms. In its statement to the Saudi bourse Tadawul Bawan said decision was taken after a re-evaluation of the merger by the company management in coordination...

AESG a specialist consultancy engineering and advisory firm has strengthened its position as a leading provider of consultancy services for the built environment through the acquisition of Springboard Middle East. With its new Solution-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering AESG will offer comprehensive commissioning handover and asset management services and integrated data solutions on a digital cloud-based platform with enhanced data management capabilities. The AESG move comes following the announcement of its ongoing global expansion. In addition to gaining ownership of Springboard Middle East s regional contracts staff IP and assets the deal has enabled AESG to launch its new digital commissioning handover and asset management platform Data said the company in a statement. As highlighted in the seminal Building a...

Liebherr Group one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world has completed the delivery of four additional Liebherr ship-to-shore container cranes to NTB one of the most important European container terminals with an annual handling volume of more than 3 million TEU. With this delivery the number of Liebherr STS at the NTB Bremerhaven port has risen to 10 since the first STS was handed over in 2018. The cranes are identical to the previous supplied and are amongst the largest STS cranes in the world with an outreach of 73 m a span of 30.48 m and a backreach of 25 m. The cranes have a safe working load of 75 tonnes and are able to handle the world s largest container vessels. Designed to work vessels with 25 containers across and up to 10 high on deck the cranes will allow NTB to handle future generations of ultra large container...

Masdar one of the world s leading renewable energy companies and China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Company (CGGC INTL) have signed an agreement to explore potential areas of collaboration on renewable energy projects worldwide. The MoU was signed at a virtual ceremony today (January 21) as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2021 taking place virtually in the UAE capital this week. ADSW which has been reimagined as a virtual event for 2021 has featured a series of high-level virtual events including the ADSW Summit IRENA Assembly Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum Youth 4 Sustainability Virtual Forums and the World Future Energy Summit Webinars. On the new deal Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi said: CGGC is one of the world s leading international engineering companies and is active...

Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East (BTME) a unit of Bilfinger the global engineering and industrial services provider said it has secured two major 5 year framework agreement contracts from Abu Dhabi Ports. The scope of work calls for the provision of engineering and project management consultancy (PMC) services for various upcoming infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. These strategic wins reinforce the position of BTME as a leading engineering and PMC firm in the infrastructure sector in Abu Dhabi and UAE where it has been active for more than 45 years. We are thrilled to bring Bilfinger Tebodin s extensive experience quality and competitive expertise to these important projects while adding value to the local economy in Abu Dhabi remarked its managing director Marco Van Der Linden. The UAE is a key market for us and ...

Arabtec Holding a top construction company in the region is set to rope in corporate advisory firm deNovo for managing a potential sale of its Dubai engineering subsidiary Target reported Reuters citing sources. The Dubai-listed builder that is facing liquidation is hoping that funds raised will be used to pay creditors and salaries said the sources. Arabtec s engagement with deNovo is due to begin this week said one of the sources. Last month the Dubai-based contractor had in its filing to Dubai bouse announced its decision to go ahead with its liquidation plans due to its untenable financial position following the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic following a two-month period of discussions with key stakeholders. Owing to inter-dependencies of certain subsidiaries of Arabtec the application to the competent courts will ...

Sharjah Municipality (SM) has launched a digital approval service for engineering plans through its website to facilitate customers said a senior official. Thabet Al Tarifi Director-General of the municipality said the move comes as part of the civic body is keen to provide the best services to customers achieve sustainability and simplify procedures. Khalifa bin Hada Al Suwaidi Assistant General Manager of the Engineering and Buildings Sector confirmed that the steps for completing the transaction were shortened along with the provision of many features in the new service. ...

Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) has signed an agreement with Dell Technologies which will witness both organisations combine their expertise in emerging technologies to drive the joint development of engineering and technology projects in the kingdom. The MoU with Dell Technologies is designed to work with SDAIA to leverage solutions within AI cloud data analytics and enterprise storage. This strategic collaboration will also see an exchange of industry best practices and expertise needed to develop integrated projects that will serve public sector entities technology needs across Saudi Arabia said the statement. The signing took place during Gitex Technology Week 2020 between Dr Esam Al Wagait Director of Saudi Arabia s National Information Center (NIC) who signed on behalf of SDAIA s president Dr Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi and Moham...

Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) has taken delivery of two state-of-the-art remote-controlled Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes and 10 hybrid-Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes at an investment of 35 million as part of the latest steps in the planned expansion of Jeddah Port s premier facility to double annual container throughput capacity to 5.2 million TEUs by 2023. This is another key milestone in RSGT s commitment and continuous investment to enhance our world-class terminal services. As well as increase the efficiency and capability to meet the different levels of customer needs for next-generation vessels stated RSGT CEO Jens Floe. The new 65-tonne twin-lift capacity STS cranes can accommodate the latest generation of Ultra-Large Container Ships (ULCS) of 24 000 TEU capacity with a 70-m reach and a 52-m height. RSGT is the only terminal at the Port o...

Etihad Engineering the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) arm of Etihad Aviation Group has accepted an order for 1.3 million facemasks to be manufactured at its newly established in-house face mask production facility. Over the next three months the medical face masks will be distributed to staff across the entire Etihad Aviation Group from cabin and ground crew to catering cargo engineering employees and medical professionals. The new facility operates fully automated cutting-edge machines that produce up to 20 000 masks daily. The masks are three layered and provide up to 98% filtration which ensures the highest levels of protection and safety. Before initiating mass production prototypes of the mask underwent a series of stringent tests where microbial cleanliness and bacterial filtration efficiency levels were thoroughly examined. After the successful completion of the testing phase the face masks were medically certified by two certifyi...

Khansaheb Investment a leading UAE business conglomerate and the owner of top contractor said it has bought back its shares from Interserve International Limited. Interserve previously owned shares in three Khansaheb companies Khansaheb Civil Engineering (Contracting) Khansaheb Group (facilities management) and Khansaheb Hussain (oilfield contracting). With the buy-back Khansaheb Investment is now the primary owner of all its group companies. On the strategic move Chairman Tariq Hussain Khansaheb said: We are pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Interserve s shares in three of our companies as we reclaim full ownership of our assets. We are confident Khansaheb Civil Engineering and Khansaheb Group will continue to deliver an excellent service to our customers maintaining them as a Contractor ...

UAE-based Azizi Developments has awarded a major value engineering contract to Salama Structural Engineers for its upcoming projects across Dubai. The contract entails a set of tasks and deliverables namely reviewing the design criteria to enhance the overall building performance. A leading innovator and worldwide professional engineering consulting firm Salama Structural Engineers offers a wide spectrum of progressive engineering solutions. The contract entails value engineering studies for upcoming projects across Dubai constituting a set of tasks and deliverables namely reviewing the design criteria to enhance the overall building performance as well as integrating the Cobiax slab system post-tensioned slabs and the light-weight and composite panel system by replacing blockwork and plaster for all internal partitions. Riviera is Azizi s renowned waterfront lifestyle c...

Johnson Arabia a leading aerial work platforms company in the GCC region has introduced a fleet of ten new Grove RT550E cranes to help projects in the oil and gas and other major industries. Owing to its compact design higher lifting capabilities and maneuverability in tight spaces the versatile RT550E crane is ideal for the UAE oil and gas and urban development projects said a statement from the company. The Grove RT550E can lift up to 45 tonnes of load measures only 11.7 meters long is 2.53 meters wide with a 6 meter foot print and weights under 29 tonnes this lends itself to being well under heavy machinery regulations for a lot of our off shore projects it stated. As the market condition improve Johnson Arabia said it has been seeing a trend in the UAE oil and gas sector where there are new exploration efforts to unearth resources for the coming years. Thi...

Gradiant an international end-to-end water solutions provider has acquired Malaysia-based Sigma Water Engineering as part of its South East Asia growth strategy. It will help the group provide support to its project achievements in Singapore Vietnam and Indonesia. Sigma Water Engineering based in Selangor Malaysia is an industrial water and waste water treatment company with repeated success in delivering industrial water treatment systems in food and beverage oil and gas glove manufacturing and other various water intensive industries. Additionally Sigma Water has a strong manufacturing front with a fabrication and chemical storage facility also based in Malaysia along with established relationships with both global and local customers contractors and other resources supplying Gradiant with further reach and experience throughout the region...

UAE-based Engineering firm Aries Marine has achieved a major milestone with the completion of 1 000 retrofit engineering projects. Aries Marine s specialised division providing environmental and sustainable solutions to the shipping industry Aries Green Solutions have now undertaken over 1000 engineering projects for retrofit of Ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) and Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS). With this Aries Marine is now one of the world s leading engineering and project management service providers for retrofit of BWTS and EGCS systems on ships. The company is now known as the one-stop shop for green retrofit solutions providing services ranging from engineering project management to retrofitting and commissioning assistance on site. In spite of the uncertainties and restrictions worldwide due to Covid-19 pandemic Aries Marine could continue provid...

UK-registered Newport Shipping has announced that it will work with global LNG market service provider Gloryholder Liquified Gas Machinery (LGM Engineering) as part of its LNG solutions offer to the market. Newport Shipping aims to meet its clients environmental needs through cooperation with leading companies in their field. Meeting the future demands of cutting emissions and decarbonizing the industry will need trusted and proven technology said a statement. The agreement between the two companies was signed on February 10 2020 and will see LGM Engineering supply Newport Shipping s LNG retrofit projects with its LNG solutions. In June LGM Engineering signed a contract to design and supply an LNG fuel gas supply system for two 13 000 DWT Chemical Tankers with Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Company Limited (YZJ). The ship owner is Tarbit Tankers and the clas...

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran ranked 10th globally in petroleum engineering for 2020 according to the QS World University Rankings 2020. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Minister of Energy and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KFUPM said that the University s achievement shows that it has already become among the leading international universities in this field. He added that this achievement is an evidence of the efficiency of academic and research performance as the university strives to increase the quality of its outputs and continue the commitment to excellence that it has been keen on throughout the years a SPA report said. He also said that this achievement is an incentive for further development and conforming to international standards in the educational process expressing his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King S...

Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East has signed an engineering master service agreement with Petrojet a leading Egyptian oil and gas integrated contractor with head office in Cairo and 15 branches in the Middle East and North Africa and Sub-Sahara. This agreement is an executive development of an MOU of strategic cooperation signed by both parties in December 2018. With this pact Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East has become the technical and engineering consultancy partner to Petrojet. Egypt Managing Director Dr Ahmed Soltan said: This agreement with Petrojet reflects our plan of strategic co-operation with the market-leading entities in Egypt s oil and gas sector. Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East began its Egypt business activities in 2018 with Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for two projects in energy sector. The f...

Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) today announced the delivery of its latest batch of ship to shore (STS) cranes as part of its ongoing expansion efforts. Abu Dhabi Terminals is the management company and operator of Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT) the region s first semi-automated terminal and one of the most technically advanced. The five new cranes each with a 73-m reach 52-m height and a lifting capacity of 90 tonnes are integral to ambitious plans that aim to increase capacity at KPCT to 5 million TEU (twenty foot-equivalent units) by the end of 2020. The STS cranes are among the largest in the world and will play a key role in ADT s technologically advanced operational ecosystem at Khalifa Port the flagship semi-automated deep-water port owned by Abu Dhabi Ports Group. Captain Mohamad Juma Al Shamisi Group CEO Abu Dhabi ...

Sharjah Municipality has announced that the engineering and buildings sector has completed more than 3 341 transactions remotely in April. This comes as part of the civic body s comprehensive plan to continue providing services and completing engineering transactions by relying heavily on digital transformation and smart applications. Director-General Thabet Salem Al Tarifi stressed that the remote work system contributed to adding creative touches and innovative projects in the work system and created differences in the implementation of the various services provided by the municipality due to its complete readiness to deal with various challenges and its future outlook that it formed. Khalifa bin Hadda Al-Suwaidi Assistant Director-General of the Engineering and Buildings Sector explained that the sector has provided the employees with all the necessary tools for working ...

Penspen a leading global provider of engineering and project management services to the energy industry has been awarded a contract by Target Engineering Construction Company for slug catcher replacement support on a project on Zirku Island in UAE. The Penspen contract is for work on the island s Satah slug catcher replacement project. The project s objective is to replace the existing slug catchers at the Zirku Satah plant which is operated by Adnoc Offshore with new ones cladded with a corrosion-resistant nickel super alloy. Adnoc Offshore operates the Upper Zakum (UZ) Lower Zakum (LZ) Umm Shaif Nasr Umm Lulu & SARB Satah and Umm Al Dalkh (UAD) offshore oil fields located in the Arabian Gulf. It also operates oil and gas processing plants on Zirku and Das islands. It will also include modifications to associated pip...

Johnson Arabia a leading aerial work platforms company in the GCC region that boasts over 250 mobile cranes and over 700 AWPs has now added a range of Maeda Spider Cranes to boost its fleet size. A key player in the region Johnson Arabia offers complete engineered solutions for lifting requirements with many experts in the field. As the operations in construction oil and gas and other related industries have changed due to the current regional and global situation Johnson Arabia is there to support its clients and various industries with new and innovative products said a top official. This investment is part of the vision to innovate and constantly bring new concepts to the market and just the start of the proposed expansion planned for the business. At Johnson Arabia we demand the very best in reliability performance but above all safety and cost ...

Liebherr Container Cranes and DP World Berbera have signed a contract for the supply of eight RTGs for DP World s terminal in Berbera Somaliland. The cranes are due to be ready for operation before the end of 2020. The high performance variable speed diesel RTGs are six containers plus a truck lane wide and will stack one over five containers high. The machines are supplied with DGPS autosteering and stack profiling. Like all Liebherr RTGs the machines incorporate Liebherr s unique eight rope reeving no-sway-system Liebherr drive systems and simultaneous drive motion to deliver industry leading productivity. Gantry cameras as well as a laser anti-collision system bring safety enhancements to operations it said. The Liebherr machines have been designed using high quality European com...

The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has launched the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security standard to provide a new and improved minimal risk framework for industrial security in order to fortify the industrial sector s digital infrastructure against the rise in global cyber attacks. The initial framework of the regulation of the new standard has evolved from a series of workshops with stakeholders in order to provide a thorough examination equate it with other leading ICS security standards and emphasise the key differences between the information technology security controls and those related to industrial control systems and operational technologies said a statement from DESC. Additionally the ICS Standard has been benchmarked against internationally recognised standards it added. Announcing the ICS standard launch Dr Bushra Al Blooshi Deputy Director of Information Services Department at DESC said: T...

Oman s National Business Centre (NBC) an initiative launched by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates Madayn has signed an incubation agreement with Dakkah Engineering Services a leader in training services. Oman s National Business Centre (NBC) an initiative launched by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates Madayn has signed an incubation agreement with Dakkah Engineering Services a leader in architectural design and training services. Dakkah Engineering Services will benefit from the services offered at Riyada incubator which is managed by NBC. Established in 2018 to create an inspiring space for engineering architects Dakkah aims to merge all related services under one platform and meet the needs of the local community concerned in this field. According to the agreement Dakkah will receive support from NBC through its various services and incentives which comprise counselling ...

Etihad Engineering a top maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) provider has announced its performance indicators for 2019 revealing yet another year with positive record and strong potential for sustained growth in 2020. Etihad Engineering provides its array of maintenance services to Etihad Airways as well as third party aircraft providers from around the globe. This resilience in operations is supported by the presence of cutting-edge innovation which resulted in the servicing of a total of 356 aircraft in 2019 and more than 1.6 million manhours deployed. This reveals the facility s vast capability to maintain and repair different types of aircraft including the servicing of 196 Airbus and 160 Boeing aircraft. Frederic Dupont vice president Technical Sales at Etihad Engineering commented: The past year has been truly remarkable for Etihad Engineering as we have expanded many boundaries from production processes and hangar utilisa...

Terex Corporation a global manufacturer of lifting and materials processing products has appointed Galadari Trucks and Heavy Equipment (GTHE) as the official Terex distributor for tower cranes for the UAE. A subsidiary of UAE business conglomerate Galadari Brothers Company GTHE is the exclusive distributor for a number of leading international brands of heavy earthmoving construction and materials handling equipment. As part of the deal Galadari Brothers Company will be offering Terex Tower Cranes customers full sales service support and spare parts management through a dedicated organisation on its local premises said the statement from Terex. Galadari Brothers business presence will also be strengthened thanks to this partnership with important investments in training and strong support from Terex Tower Cranes. Terex Tower Cranes will take advantage of the wide organisation and deep market knowledge of Ga...

Samsung Engineering one of the world s leading engineering procurement construction and project management (EPC&PM) companies has signed a 1.85 billion contract for the Aramco HUGRS (Hawiyah Unayzah Gas Reservoir Storage) project. The contract was signed on January 23. Samsung Engineering received a letter of intent and also signed a contract for initial work in November of last year the company said. The project is located at Hawiyah 260km east of Saudi Arabia s capital Riyadh and includes gas injection facility of 1 500 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD); and a gas reprocessing facility of 2 000 MMSCFD. It is a project to introduce surplus sales gas into existing well during winter and reproduce gas to match the increase in demand in the summer due to regional characteristics it said. Samsung Engineering will execute the whole e...

Kranlyft Group a Swedish master distributor for innovative Maeda Mini Cranes Klaas aluminium truck and trailer cranes has appointed Kanoo Cranes as the exclusive Maeda dealer for the UAE Saudi Arabia Oman and Bahrain market. Founded in 1963 the Kranlyft Group has always been at the forefront of development in the lifting industry. Through innovation and new technologies the company had established itself as a reliable partner with the focus on sustainability safety and quality with its headquarters in the Swedish city of Mölnlycke. Since the end of the 90s it has successfully represented mini cranes from the market-leading Maeda in Europe Russia Africa and the Middle East region. Although the group has broadened its machine portfolio to include additional brands the Maeda mini cranes still remains its largest market. Kanoo Cranes is a division of The Kanoo Group one of the largest f...

UAE-based Fujairah Terminals wholly owned by Abu Dhabi Ports has announced the arrival of two new quay cranes at Fujairah Port as part of its extensive expansion plans. The brand new state-of-the-art Post Panamax ship-to-shore cranes which are among the biggest currently available from manufacturers were purchased from ZMPC China. As part of the ongoing Dh1 billion ( 272 million) expansion programme currently undertaken by Abu Dhabi Ports the arrival of the quay cranes will provide the capability to handle close to an additional 500 000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). Boasting an enhanced propulsion speed during the movement of containers between ship and quayside the new cranes will heighten productivity speed up the turnaround of vessels and increase safety a statement said. To reach maximum efficiency in the operation of the new cranes Fujairah Terminals seconded two UAE National graduates to China to un...

Dubai Cranes & Technical Services a subsidiary of Dubai Investments is participating in the Arab International Aluminium Conference (Arabal) in Bahrain showcasing its capabilities. With a new team of specialised design engineers and a newly established crane manufacturing plant in Turkey Dubai Cranes is aiming to significantly enhance the technology associated with Electric Overhead Travelling (EOT) Cranes across the GCC and the MENA region while also maintaining cost effective solutions for companies to meet their process requirements the company said. Dubai Cranes is optimistic on the renewed expansion in the construction sector around the GCC with large-scale industrial projects in the pipeline and aims to capitalise with optimized crane services. Over the past two years Dubai Cranes has successfully handed over 21 cranes to the Alba Line 6 Project in Bahrain incl...

Dubai Cranes & Technical Services a subsidiary of Dubai Investments is participating in The Arab International Aluminium Conference (Arabal) - A premium platform for the aluminum industry in the Arab world Arabal kicked off on Tuesday in Manama and will run until tomorrow (November 21). With a new team of specialized design engineers and a newly established crane manufacturing plant in Turkey Dubai Cranes is aiming to significantly enhance the technology associated with Electric Overhead Travelling (EOT) Cranes across the GCC and the Mena region while also maintaining cost effective solutions for companies to meet their process requirements. Dubai Cranes is optimistic on the renewed expansion in the construction sector around the GCC with large-scale industrial projects in the pipeline and aims to capitalize with optimized crane services. Over the past 2 years Dubai Cranes has successfully handed over 21 Cranes to...

MBDA France a leading European developer and manufacturer of missiles will set up its first regional missile engineering centre in the UAE said Tawazun Economic Council the country s defence and security enabler. The agreement will be signed on November 19 the third day of the Dubai Airshow running from November 17 to 21 reported Emirates news agency Wam . Acting as a design authority for missile systems in the UAE the centre will establish know-how in pre-development to development and engineering of weapon systems the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa marking an important milestone for the UAE as it strives to meet the needs of the UAE in the areas of research and development (R&D) in the field of smart missile systems. Tawazun will also collaborate with Dassault Aviation a leading French aerospace company and manufacturer signing an agreement to establish a Flight Testing Centre (FTC) ...

Etihad Engineering has collaborated with EOS and BigRep both leading 3D printing technology providers to open the region s first additive manufacturing facility with Design and Production Approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Etihad Engineering is the industry-leading maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) division of Etihad Aviation Group. The laboratory located at the Etihad Engineering facility adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport features two approved industrial 3D printers said a statement. The laboratory s primary machine is the powder-bed fusion technology system EOS P 396 for demanding high performance and high-quality aircraft applications. In contrast to traditional manufacturing processes it enables faster production and reduced weight of cabin parts. As an MRO solutions provider committed to continuously enhancing the service value it offers to the m...

Fluor Corporation a global engineering procurement fabrication and construction company has announced that its consortium with a branch of KMG Engineering KazNIPImunaigas was awarded a three-year engineering services agreement plus two potential one-year extensions by Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO) for projects at its Karachaganak Field in Kazakhstan. KPO is a joint venture between Shell (29.25%) Eni (29.25%) Chevron (18%) Lukoil (13.5%) and KazMunaiGas (10%). It oversees the expansion and development of the Karachaganak field one of the world s largest oil and gas condensate fields which is located in northwest Kazakhstan covering an area of more than 280 sq km. Fluor said the scope of work includes feasibility studies front-end engineering design and other engineering services. The company...

Liebherr Container Cranes said it has received an order for two megamax ship to shore (STS) container cranes for the MSC Gate Terminal Bremerhaven in Germany. Liebherr is one of the world s leading manufacturers of STS cranes rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. The cranes which are due for handover by the end of 2020 have an outreach of 73 m (25 container rows) a backreach of 25 m a span of 30.48 m and a lift height over rail of 51.2 m which makes them amongst the largest cranes sold by Liebherr and easily able to handle the world s largest container vessels said the company in a statement. MSC Gate Bremerhaven is a joint venture between Eurogate and TIL Terminal Investments Limited a related company of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and which operates the berths and terminal facilities exclusively for MSC vessels. Earlier this year Eurogate placed an order with Liebherr...

Samsung Engineering has contracted Netherlands-based Mammoet a global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport to transport and install 49 modules for the construction of Jubail United Petrochemical Company s Ethylene Oxide Ethylene Glycol (EO/EG) plant in Saudi Arabia. Following its completion in 2020 the plant is expected to produce 700 000 metric tonnes of ethylene oxide ethylene glycol per annum said a statement from the company. It will significantly diversify the region s economy contributing to the kingdom s national transformational programme - Vision 2030 to move beyond the export of crude oil and natural gas it said. Mammoet s scope includes weighing transporting and installing the various modules along with associated port handling and custom clearance activities. The transport phase was approached with careful planning and preparation to minimise any risk to t...

Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) a major Indian multinational engaged in technology engineering construction manufacturing and financial services with 20 billion in revenue said its Saudi subsidiary had recently inducted fresh Saudi engineering graduates as a part of its Graduate Engineer Training (GET) programme. The Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia (LTSA) pointed out that the initiative was driven by the Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical of the Indian group s construction arm. The GET Programme initiative of LTSA - PT&D has been designed in deference to other important countrywide initiatives like Saudization aimed to provide more employment opportunities to nationals and integral to Saudi Vision 2030 and In-Kingdom Total Value Add Program (IKTVA) an initiative by Saudi Aramco to support increased levels of domestic value creation and thereby create qua...

Bahrain-based Modern Mechanical Electrical & Transport Company (MMETC) a leading construction company has taken the delivery of four new Demag all-terrain cranes being manufactured by Terex Corporation. A global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services Terex Corporation delivers lifecycle solutions that maximise customer return on investment. Besides Demag the Terex brand family includes Terex Genie and Powerscreen. The cranes which have been added to the MMETC fleet included three Demag AC 100-4L units and one Demag AC 160-5. Mohamed Bucheery managing director MMETC said: The reason we decided to go for the Demag cranes is that we value not only the extraordinary quality and reliability behind the brand but also the high profitability of their products when seen from a business perspective. Edison Sebastian transport and logistic manager said: In addition...

Global engineering and industrial services provider Bilfinger has been awarded multiple prestigious engineering contracts by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc). The projects secured by Bilfinger s Middle East division entail the provision of front-end engineering design (Feed) for onshore facilities. Under the terms of the Feed contracts Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East will provide engineering services for a new wastewater treatment plant located in a refinery complex in Ruwais as well as a basic design and detailed engineering package to enhance existing sulphur dust control systems at two sulphur handling facilities. These agreements underline the position of Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East as a leading engineering firm in the Abu Dhabi hydrocarbon sector where it has been locally active for more than 45 years. &qu...

Etihad Engineering welcomed a group of 15 students from the UAE s Future Scientists initiative for a comprehensive tour of its 500 000-sq-m state-of-the-art engineering facilities located in Abu Dhabi. Etihad Engineering one of the world s leading Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service providers and the largest in the Middle East provided the students with a first-hand experience of aircraft maintenance services. The Future Scientists initiative is a joint venture between Airbus and Al-Bayt Mitwahid and provides students with the opportunity to discover the aerospace industry over a three-year period. Throughout the programme students will attend workshops industrial sites tours lectures and events both internationally and in the region. Abdul Khaliq Saeed chief executive officer Etihad Engineering said: This is a remarkable initiative for UAE students with a passion for aerospace and it...

India s top engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said one of its key subsidiaries L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited (LTHE) has won a contract worth nearly Rs70 billion ( 1.01 billion) from state oil giant Saudi Aramco for its key oil field development project in Marjan. The Saudi group had awarded the project as a consortium comprising of LTHE and EMAS AMC (A Subsea7 Company). The scope of work includes construction of oil facilities for the Marjan Incremental Development Project besides four tie-in platforms one tie platform module nine production deck modules (wellhead decks) besides laying of 217 km of subsea pipelines across 25 segments and 145 km of subsea cables across 16 segments said the statement from L&T. It also includes the replacement of existing control gears at eight existing SA Offshore platforms and tie-in to existing systems it added. The Indian constructio...

Zentech has been selected by Adnoc Drilling on an exclusive basis to provide comprehensive engineering support for all Adnoc Drilling engineering needs for both their Offshore and Onshore drilling rigs. The award includes the full range of the engineering service provision of Zentech including but not limited to structural engineering marine engineering naval architecture mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. This all-encompassing contract is for a three-year period. This engineering contract strongly complements the already existing standardisation that Adnoc Drilling has implemented with the use of Zentech s Load & Stability programme for Jackups (LosJack) for its entire offshore fleet for day-to-day operations. Ajai Peter Area Manager of Zentech s UAE Operations commented: On behalf of our CEO Ramesh Maini and our entire company we are ...

SNC-Lavalin a fully-integrated professional services and project management company said it has secured a three-year Master Services Agreement from Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) for its key projects. As per the deal SNC-Lavalin will provide engineering and project management support services to complement its existing resources in delivering operations capital projects at EGA s Al Taweelah and Jebel Ali smelter Complexes and Al Taweelah alumina refinery. The scope of work includes provision of integrated engineering services covering all multi-disciplinary aspects related to power plant energy distribution water desalination aluminum smelting casting and carbon plants of EGA s Al Taweelah and Jebel Ali smelter complexes said the statement from SNC Lavalin. This mandate will also involve delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering services pertaining to Al Taweelah alumina refinery. In addition the services will in...

Naved Shaikh director of engineering at Taj Dubai was named the Sustainability Champion at the Dubai Sustainable Tourism awards organised by The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) on June 18. The annual awards recognise those companies and individuals within the tourism sector that have demonstrated good practices when it comes to reducing a company s carbon footprint in efforts to promote sustainability in the tourism industry. In line with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum s vision for Dubai as a sustainable city the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Awards set the foundation for Dubai s tourism industry to work cooperatively to achieve better sustainability practices. Shaikh who has headed up Taj Dubai s continued efforts to reduce waste and energy whilst increasing the hotel s sustainability was honoured with the prestigious Sustainability Champion Award which is presented to in...

Raimondi Cranes a leading Italian-based group said two of its MRT111 flat-top tower cranes had been erected on a Fujairah National Construction Company (FNC) jobsite in Dubai UAE. The cranes both with jib lengths of 42 m are currently at freestanding heights of 42 m and 48 m respectively said a statement from Raimondi. The MRT111 one of Raimondi s most popular models is sought-after for its versatility in tower height while maintaining high performance measures in terms of maximum load and hoist speeds. FNC has an existing fleet that includes Raimondi cranes it stated. The MRT111s fitted with the Raimondi Deluxe R16 Crane Cabins are currently at work lifting materials on the jobsite which is a development of commercial buildings under the working project name Zulekha Holding Commercial Buildings. The offload and assembly time of both cranes took place over two days and included crane erect...

Honeywell has unveiled Experion PKS Highly Integrated Virtual Environment (HIVE) a fundamentally new approach to engineering and maintaining industrial control systems. This is an evolution of the company s flagship Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS). Experion PKS HIVE uses Honeywell s LEAP project execution principles software and networking to unchain control applications from physical equipment and controllers from physical IO. This enables control systems to be engineered and implemented in less time at lower cost and risk and with simpler modular builds. The solution also transforms the way control systems are maintained over their lifecycle shifting day-to-day management of servers to a centralized data center where experts and established protocols mitigate cybersecurity risk allowing plant engineers to focus more proactively on optimization of their control systems. ARC market rese...

Leading engineering and infrastructure advisory Aurecon said it has been awarded a contract by Sharjah to provide engineering services for an iconic library and culture centre within the emirate. The House of Wisdom was unveiled last month by HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah as part of the celebrations held to mark Sharjah s status as the Unesco World Book Capital 2019. The project which is being developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has been designed by Fosters Partners an award-winning British architectural design and engineering firm. The House of Wisdom is located on the Sharjah International Airport Road 10 km from the city centre and will feature more than 100 000 books. Scheduled for a public opening in 2020 the two-storey building will be the newest addition to Sharjah s numerous public offerings ...

Towers Rotana Dubai an iconic 375-room hotel located on Dubai s prominent Sheikh Zayed Road has appointed Rajaram Gomes as the new director of engineering. Gomes has been promoted to the role from his previous position of assistant director of engineering at Towers Rotana. He began his career as an engineering assistant at Taj Holiday Village Goa India and grew through the ranks to director of engineering at Towers Rotana Dubai. Gomes s experience in the hospitality industry spans over 20 years in countries including Yemen India and UAE. In his new role Gomes will be responsible for over 20 colleagues and overlooking the day-to-day operations of the hotel including any upcoming hotel projects. Towers Rotana general manager Hossam Mansour said: His success and contribution in the newly renovated and fully furnished apartments and preventive maintenance makes him the ideal choice to lead the department and h...

DP World Berbera has achieved another milestone for Somaliland commissioning the first mobile harbour cranes (MHCs) at the Port of Berbera this month. The introduction of the MHCs is a landmark development by DP World Berbera as the port will for the first time offer shoreside crane support substantially improving vessel operations said a statement. The 12 million investment on the three new cranes will double productivity at the port significantly reducing vessel turn-around time and stabilising operations during monsoon season as well as providing safer and more secure conditions at the port it said. Suhail Al Banna chief executive officer and managing director of DP World Middle East and Africa said: The three mobile harbour cranes currently being commissioned are strategically important for the development of the Port of Berbera. They will enable more ships to be served at and ultim...

Global marine terminal operator DP World said its multi- purpose Berbera port in Somaliland has achieved a major milestone for the country commissioning the first Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) at the Port of Berbera this month. The introduction of the MHCs is a landmark development by DP World Berbera as the port will for the first time offer shoreside crane support substantially improving vessel operations said a statement from DP World. The 12 million investment on the three new cranes will double productivity at the port significantly reducing vessel turn-around time and stabilising operations during monsoon season as well as providing safer and more secure conditions at the port stated the Dubai-based group. DP World (Middle East and Africa) CEO and MD Suhail Al Banna said: The three mobile harbour cranes currently being commissioned are strategically important for the development of the Port of Berbera. They will enable...

Raysut Cement Company a leading producer of cement in Oman recently organised a high-level workshop for its employees on change management and business re-engineering. The workshop titled Change Management and Business Process Re-engineering Programme was aimed at updating its employees on the modern techniques and business processes that will support growth and development said a company statement. It was conducted by Vic Williams from the London-based The Audacious Company who began by introducing the concept of change and the importance of it in the context of Raysut. Raysut is Oman s largest cement manufacturer with significant and emerging interests in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. The company has also recently announced its intention to aggressively expand in East and Central Africa as part of its strategic growth ambitions The workshop put spotlight on the i...

SriLankan Engineering the aircraft maintenance-repair-overhaul (MRO) arm of Sri Lanka s national carrier achieved another milestone when it successfully carried out its first C-check on an Airbus A320neo aircraft of the SriLankan Airlines fleet at its main hub at Colombo s Bandaranaike International Airport. Vipula Gunatilleka chief executive officer of SriLankan Airlines said: The highly dedicated and talented engineering team worked tirelessly to achieve this milestone and once again has strengthened our position as an MRO in the South Asian region. We look forward to providing MRO and engineering services to our customer airlines as well in the near future. D.A.G. Jayasuriya chief technical officer of SriLankan Airlines said: Our team of experienced aircraft engineers proved its capabilities once again with this excellent performance. The on-time completion within the planned four-day period ending on February...

Etihad Airways Engineering has signed an agreement with Satair one of the world s largest aviation spares and solution providers for supply chain solutions that will ensure worldwide parts availability for selected aircraft parts. The signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) took place at MRO Middle East 2019 in Dubai with Abdul Khaliq Saeed chief executive officer Etihad Airways Engineering and Terry Stone managing director and head of Sales and Support EMEA Satair reported state news agency Wam . Saeed said We have a long-standing relationship with Satair and look forward to strengthening it further with this new MoU. As we continue to expand our extensive MRO capabilities and expand our global presence this partnership will help us explore ways to enhance our supply chain function and facilitate parts availability for customers from all over the world. We are delighted to engage even f...

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways Engineering a leading commercial aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East has signed a collaboration agreement with Argentina s main aircraft manufacturer Fabrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA). The agreement aims to serve MRO customers in South America said a statement from the company. The agreement enables both companies to leverage their strengths and become significant players in the narrow body aircraft maintenance market in South America it said. As part of the collaboration Etihad Airways Engineering will support FAdeA in developing the processes and capabilities to maintain and modify aircraft and aircraft components it added. Abdul Khaliq Saeed chief executive officer Etihad Airways Engineering said: We have built a strong customer base in Latin America having carried out heavy maintenance work on a range of aircraft...

Indian multinational L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited (LTHE) a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro has won a mega order from Sonatrach-Algeria. The engineering procurement construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract is to set up three central processing (CPF) facilities at: Hassi Ba Hamou and Reg Mouaded Field (6 MMSCMD capacity); Hassi Tidjerane Field (4 MMSCMD capacity); and Tinerkouk Field (4 MMSCMD capacity). The three facilities are located close to each other in the Adrar province of Algeria. Process facilities include separation compression system mercury removal gas dehydration hydrocarbon dew point control and associated offsite and utilities.The project maximises modularization which reduces site construction works and achieves standardization across the fields. All modules will be fabricated in house at Larsen & Toubro&...

Etihad Airways Engineering a leading provider of commercial aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tarmac Aerosave to expand services globally. Tarmac Aerosave is an industrial group specialising in aircraft maintenance storage and recycling and owned jointly by Airbus Safran and Suez. The MoU paves the way for the two companies to identify and jointly pursue opportunities to develop explore support and extend Part 145 maintenance services and products to their customers from around the world. Following the MoU Etihad Airways Engineering and Tarmac Aerosave completed their first Airbus A350 C-check in January for a leading Latin American airline at the Tarmac facility in Tarbes France. An Etihad Airways Engineering team flew from Abu Dhabi UAE to carry out and support the heavy maintenance check. Eti...

Raysut Cement Company (RCC) Oman s largest cement manufacturer has signed an agreement with Ayoki Engineering for the upgradation of the company s clinker cooler line 3 at Salalah region of the sultanate. As an EPC (engineering procurement and construction) contractor Ayoki will source all the equipment for the clinker cooler upgrade from IKN GmbH Germany said a statement from Raysut. Under the agreement with Ayoki the existing grate cooler at its Salalah plant will be replaced by IKN Pendulum clinker cooler designed for 4000 TPD with a guaranteed capacity of 3500 TPD clinker production it added. On the deal Group CEO Joey Ghose said: The upgrade of clinker cooler is in line with Raysut s strategic plan to install the latest in production technology to reduce costs as well as to scale up its plants with state-of-the art equipment. ...

Raimondi Cranes a leading Italian-based group said UAE-based Nurol Construction Company has deployed two of its luffing jib crane models at work on the Corniche Tower jobsite in the capital Abu Dhabi. The Raimondi LR165 part of Nurol s existing fleet is accompanied by a new luffing LR213 recently purchased by Nurol. The new tower a 35-storey mixed use development is located on the emirate s sought-after waterfront said the statement from Nurol. Raimondi Middle East supported Nurol with the sale of the LR213 equipped with the Deluxe R16 Crane Cabin. As part of the contractor s fleet upgrade the luffing LR213 was chosen for its maximum lifting capacity of 14 tonnes and its versatility in areas with difficult to obtain fly-over permissions remarked Wael Hasan the commercial director for Middle East at Raimondi Cranes. The LR165 with a 55 m jib length and an height under hook (HUH) of 45 mete...

As the world moves into 2019 the future for the engineering and construction sector is looking more positive than it has for several years said an industry expert. We expect to see a continued slow but steady recovery over the next 12 months. Despite persistent instability in oil prices energy firms have unleashed a new wave of capital spending and money is flowing again albeit with a sharp focus on capital efficiency remarked Paul Donnelly the director for industry marketing at AspenTech a major provider of software and services for the process industries headquartered in Massachussets (US). Hiring is once again underway in engineering and construction sector after years of declines from layoffs and retirements. These new hires coupled with a wave of recent mergers and acquisitions bring new challenges with respect to successful project execution he stated. With smaller payrolls less experienced staff and ...

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved SriLankan Engineering to carry out Base Maintenance operations on Airbus A330 aircraft as per EASA Part-145 regulations. SriLankan Engineering is the aircraft maintenance-repair-overhaul (MRO) arm of SriLankan Airlines the national carrier of Sri Lanka. This certification completes the requirements for SriLankan Engineering to conduct base maintenance operations on the A320 A321 and A330 families of aircraft of all airlines operating to Colombo s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). This includes the entire SriLankan Airlines fleet which is comprised of A320 A321 and A330 aircraft. Earlier this year EASA certified SriLankan Engineering as an MRO approved for EASA Part-145 Base Maintenance operations for Airbus A320 aircraft. EASA is the aviation regulatory arm of the European Union with authority over airline industry matters and maintains the highes...

Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has announced the official launch of the 8 400-sq-m Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) building at University of Manchester in UK. Designed by architect Rafael Vinoly it is located on the university s North Campus. Masdar is the principal financier of the purpose-built facility which was unveiled yesterday (December 11) at a special ceremony by HRH Prince Andrew Duke of York. Also attending the opening were Rawdha Al Otaiba Deputy Head of Mission of the UAE Mission; Dr. Nawal Al Hosany the Permanent Representative of the UAE at the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) and Dr Steve Griffiths the senior Vice President for Research & Development and Professor of Practice at Khalifa University of Science and Technology. Hailing the official opening of the Masdar Building the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company said it was an important step forward in its commitment to advancing clean-te...

Raimondi Cranes a 150-year-old Italian manufacturer of cranes has appointed South African group ZLT Tower Cranes Private Limited (ZLT Cranes) as its new agent for Africa region covering eight countries from its base in Midrand part of the Johannesburg municipality. Effective immediately ZLT Cranes will act as the sole Raimondi dealer across South Africa Botswana Zambia Namibia Mauritius Mozambique Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo presenting the manufacturer s luffing and topless tower cranes as well as its crane accessories. A heritage company based in Milan Italy Raimondi Cranes SpA was acquired by KBW Investments in January 2014. Raimondi Cranes is the proud manufacturer of quality topless and luffing cranes and boasts a valued global network of partners dedicated to continuing the company s presence at construction jobsites worldwide. On the new appointment Mauro Masetti the ch...

Two cranes provided by Saudi Arabia have arrived in Aden and Mukalla ports in Yemen. The cranes have been funded by the Saudi Fund for Development through Yemen Comprehensive Humanitarian Operation Support Center said a Saudi Press Agency report. This grant comes as part of the comprehensive humanitarian operations plan in Yemen which supports the United Nations Humanitarian Response Plan in Yemen 2018. Two cranes will be installed in Aden Port and one in Mukalla Port. ...

Oman-based Hutchison Ports Sohar has signed a deal with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co (ZPMC) a leading Chinese heavy-duty equipment manufacturer for the supply and installation of a two new remote-controlled super post-Panamax quay cranes at its Container Terminal C at Sohar Port said a report. Hutchison Ports Sohar (formerly known as OICT Oman International Container Terminal) is a joint-venture between between Hutchison Ports the Government of Oman Steinweg of the Netherlands and a number of well-established Omani investors. The agreement signing coincided with the announcement of the milestone that Terminal C handled more than three million twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEUs) containers since beginning operations in 2014 added the Oman Daily Observer report. Also present at the signing ceremony...

Albwardy Marine Engineering founded in Al Jadaf (Dubai) in 1978 by Ali Albwardy recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in the UAE along with its 10th anniversary for a successful joint venture with the Dutch shipyards Damen. Albwardy Damen a joint venture providing shipbuilding and ship repair services to the marine and oil and gas related industries in the Middle East also officially inaugurated its new facility at the Dubai Maritime City (DMC) with approximately 100 attendees who were present at the event from both government and key industry makers such as Dubai Maritime City and Dubai Maritime City Authority. Well known as a leading shipbuilding and repair service provider for the Middle East Maritime Industry Albwardy Damen operates in Dubai Sharjah and Fujairah; driven by its commitment to achieving excellence through abiding by technical and environmental standards. With an aim to increase its operations and foster...

Turkey-based Akem Group said it has erected the first of the six topless Raimondi tower cranes at the work site of Downtown Bursa an ambitious and prestigious hallmark project being developed by Atış Construction. The major mixed-use project coming up in the Turkish city of Bursa will boast a total of 688 residences and 83 000 sq m of retail and entertainment facilities besides hospitality outlets an arts and culture center and the Pars City Museum. Currently at work the first crane - Raimondi MRT159 - has a Height Under Hook (HUH) of 48 m and a jib length of 65m and will reach a final HUH of 98 m with two collars said a statement from Akem the official agent for Raimondi Cranes in Turkey. The cranes are all rented by the project developer from the Akem Group fleet and are planned to be operational for varying periods ranging from 20-28 months it stated. The site planning configuration regime includes four additio...

Atomstroyexport the engineering division of Rosatom has officially opened an office in Cairo Egypt. Russia s Ambassador to Egypt Sergey Kirpichenko; the representative of the Office for the Management of Nuclear Power Plants of Egypt (NPPA) Abdel Hamid El-Desouki; and vice president for the project in Egypt at Atomstroyexport Grigory Sosnin took part in the opening ceremony. The construction of the first NPP in Egypt is an ambitious project. Its implementation requires a clear and coordinated work of all our enterprises with maximum optimisation of all processes said Sosnin. At the moment the project is at the stage of licensing and preparatory work the scope of work is increasing and the need of close coordination with the Egyptian side is growing as well. Therefore opening an office is a logical and long-awaited step in the development of ou...

Abu Dhabi Ports has announced the delivery of the first shipments of Automated Rail Mounted Gantry Crane (ARMG) ship-to-shore quay cranes (STS) to Khalifa Port. Shipped from Shanghai the 10 state-of-the-art ARMG Cranes and four STS Cranes are the initial batches of equipment to be installed at Cosco Shipping Abu Dhabi Terminal the second container terminal being built at Khalifa Port due for completion at the end of this year said a statement from the company. As innovation and automation continues to be part of Abu Dhabi Ports long-term strategy the state-of-the-art ARMG s and STS cranes will add unprecedented advantages to Khalifa Port by ensuring the timely and efficient stacking of containers in the terminal s yards it said. Furthermore with remote control monitoring the cranes will have the capacity to swiftly transfer shipments further boosting the capacity of Khalifa Port. The cranes will have the lifti...

Irish group Shanahan Engineering said it has been awarded a commissioning services contract by Sepco-2 a large Chinese EPC Corporation for the Jazan Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (JIGCC) Power Block project located in Jazan Saudi Arabia one of the biggest gasification plants in the world. The contract includes the supply of a commissioning management team along with Shanahan s commissioning management program to test and commission the JIGCC plant said a statement from Shanahan Engineering. Zhang Ting the project director at Sepco-2 said: We had selected Shanahan due to its robust techno-commercial proposal combined with its accumulated experience in commissioning combined cycle power plants particularly in Saudi Arabia as well as their overriding attention to HS&E and quality compliance which are critical on such projects with Saudi Armaco. On the contract win CEO and Managing Dir...

Infiniti Engineering Academy the leading automobile manufacturer s global search for the best and brightest engineering talent has announced that October 5 will be the deadline for submission of regional applications. Now in its fifth successive year the academy will offer one engineering student currently enrolled in a UAE university the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work on both automotive and Formula One technologies said a statement from the company. To date more than 400 students from Middle Eastern countries have already applied and Infiniti encourages others to submit their applications by the approaching deadline it said. The initiative seeks to enhance the skills of young students looking to go into the automotive engineering sector. It provides a unique opportunity for students to gain experience in both the automotive and motorsport industries with six months placement at the Infiniti Technical Centre Europe...

Global engineering giant WSP said it is set to acquire leading US professional services consultancy Louis Berger in a deal worth 400 million. With this move Berger Group Holdings the parent company of the group of companies doing business under the umbrella name of Louis Berger will add 5 000 people to WSP s workforce predominantly increasing its US footprint and also broadening the group s presence in Europe - mainly Spain and France - as well as the Middle East and Latin America. The deal amount will be financed by an underwritten term loan from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner said a statement from WSP. With its US operations representing approximately 70 per cent of its 2018 net revenues (excluding disaster response revenues) Louis Berger s portfolio includes some of the most iconic landmarks in the US such as the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool the Statu...

Raimondi Cranes established in 1863 has sold two new MRT111s to Dar Al Adham Constructions (Daac) a regional contractor based in the UAE. The eight-tonne tower cranes are currently at work on the Riviera residential project by Azizi Developments in Meydan Dubai. The cranes are freestanding with a Height Under Hook of 48.7 m with 60 m jibs it stated. Two Raimondi Middle East erector crews were mobilized for the installations including our operations manager remarked Wael Hasan explaining that the cranes are estimated to be onsite for a period of two years. In addition to installation Raimondi Middle East also provided three-day training session to Daac s crane operators. We endeavour to continue to support our clients with the best possible customer experience. Sharing in-depth product knowledge and staging hands-on training sessions with our clients operators and technical staff mem...

Off-Site Engineering Solutions a specialist consultant for prefabrication modular and off-site construction systems based in Dubai UAE has appointed Nicholas Reynolds as the group s new global head of modular systems. A leading UAE-based group Off-Site Engineering Solutions offers modular engineering and design building information modelling (BIM) production drawings and manufacturing facility set-up and training services for all types of prefabricated sub-assemblies. Nicholas is a modular design and construction specialist with extensive international experience in the residential and commercial modular industry. He has worked effectively across multiple disciplines cultures building regulations and environments in an executive management capacity. Prior to this he was VP - Modular Building at Red Sea Housing Services Company one of the world s largest modular manufacturers based in Saudi Arabia. br ...

SNC-Lavalin a leading infrastructure company said one of its units has signed a five-year framework agreement with Al Khafji Joint Operations (KJO) a joint operations firm comprising Aramco Gulf Operations Company and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company. As per the deal SNC-Lavalin Engineers and Constructors will provide a wide range of engineering services to assist KJO with engineering for major projects including new offshore platforms jackets and sub-sea pipelines as well as upgrades to existing offshore platforms and jackets onshore crude and gas handling facilities gas pipeline networks utilities wastewater treatment facilities and instrumentation systems. SNC-Lavalin s teams based in Houston US and Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia will carry out the work supported by its global centres of excellence in London (UK) Calgary (Canada) and Mumbai (India). The new agre...

UAE s Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) said that Yahsat Space Lab has completed the assembly integration and verification (AIV) of the engineering model of MYSAT-1. MYSAT-1 is the first satellite to be developed at the lab by the students enrolled in the Space Systems and Technology Masters in Engineering Degree at Khalifa University. The engineering model of MYSAT-1 an exact replica of the flight satellite model is built and rigorously tested for space environment conditions that envelop the actual conditions in space and launch. The engineering model and test results were presented to stakeholders at the Yahsat Space Lab in the presence of officials from Yahsat in addition to faculty and students of Khalifa University. The review board declared readiness for the production of the flight model. MYSAT-1 flight model is scheduled for shi...

Emirates Engineering has successfully completed the reconfiguration of the second Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet from three to two cabin classes fully in-house at its hangars in Dubai UAE said a report. The reconfigured aircraft also features new wider Business class seats in a 2-2-2 format a new social area in Business class as well as a fully refreshed Economy class reported state news agency Wam. The first reconfigured Emirates Boeing 777-200LR aircraft took to the skies in early March 2018. The eight remaining Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in Emirates fleet will be progressively reconfigured by mid-2019 and deployed to a number of other cities on the airline s global network including Santiago (Chile) Emirates latest destination in South America it said. Emirates has invested over 150 million to reconfigure the Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet. Working with interna...

Nurol Construction part of the Nurol Group of Companies (Nurol) has taken delivery of five new Raimondi cranes in UAE to add to its existing fleet. The cranes two LR213s and three MRT294s are already at work across two of the contractor s jobsites. As part of the Nurol client care and after sales package Raimondi s Middle East operations team executed five three-day crane operator trainings and will continue to perform monthly maintenance and servicing when required throughout the duration of the projects. The five cranes are currently erected at two separate large-scale developments by Emaar Properties: the three MRT294s are situated at The Cove while the two LR213s are positioned at Creek Gate at Dubai Creek Harbor. The original site planning was executed in collaboration with Raimondi s Technical Office at our Italian headquarters. The Raimondi Middle East operations team undertook the installations a...

Bahrain-based Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (Asry) a leading ship and rig repair facility in the Arabian Gulf today announced the launch of its new Fabrication and Engineering Division marking a diversification to complement its core functions of ship rig and naval repair. The new division which will focus on engineering and fabricating a range of industrial components is being positioned as the fourth pillar in the company s newly defined core services and is part of the ongoing restructuring exercise at the yard since 2017. There have been many fluctuations in the maritime market including very challenging market forces in recent years. To sustain our growth through these fluctuations the company has grown through many improvements expansions developments. And today we are proud to be announcing Asry s latest evolution Asry s CEO Andy Shaw told a press conference. Over the past 40 years Asry has ...

First Motors the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Bahrain has handed over a fleet of Hyundai Trucks and Buses to Jahecon Engineering to strengthen its existing fleet with premium vehicles of an internationally acclaimed quality. Jahecon Engineering is one of the largest transportation and engineering companies in the kingdom. The Hyundai commercial vehicles were handed over by Nawaf Al Zayani managing director of First Motors to Ibrahim AbdulKarim Jahrami owner of Jahecon Engineering said a statement from the company. First Motors part of Al Zayani Investments Group is fully committed to demonstrate to the Bahrain market that Hyundai is the brand that represents unique value for money without compromise it said. Their confidence in Hyundai is demonstrated through their sensational lifetime warranty that is offered on the entire range of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles it added. &nda...

First Motors the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Bahrain has handed over a fleet of Hyundai Trucks and Buses to Jahecon Engineering to strengthen its existing fleet with premium vehicles of an internationally acclaimed quality. Jahecon Engineering is one of the largest transportation and engineering companies in the kingdom. The Hyundai commercial vehicles were handed over by Nawaf Al Zayani managing director of First Motors to Ibrahim AbdulKarim Jahrami owner of Jahecon Engineering said a statement from the company. First Motors part of Al Zayani Investments Group is fully committed to demonstrate to the Bahrain market that Hyundai is the brand that represents unique value for money without compromise it said. Their confidence in Hyundai is demonstrated through their sensational lifetime warranty that is offered on the entire range of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles it added. str...

The Manitowoc Company a global manufacturer of cranes and lift solutions said two of its Potain tower cranes have been deployed by leading contractor Six Construct for the development of a 102 000-sq-m residential complex in Abu Dhabi UAE. The Masdar Institute Neighborhood project is being developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Mubadala Development Company. Contractor Six Construct chose the tower cranes for their high capacity which were supplied through NFT Potain s Abu Dhabi-based distribution partner. The cranes were installed at the end of January and will remain on the project until its completion scheduled for June 2019 said a statement from NFT. The Masdar Institute Neighborhood project is part of a sustainable community development offering 500-residential units of one and two-bedroom apartments. Project amenities include a gym retail facilities as well as pedestrian-friendly walkways. b...

UAE-based NFT Specialized in Tower Cranes said it has been awarded the main contract to supply 14 Potain tower cranes for the ongoing Reem Mall project in Abu Dhabi. The scope of work includes the construction of a four-storey shopping mall built up on 600 000 sq m offering 450 retail outlets spread across an area of 260 000 sq m. The project will include 85 food and beverage outlets and over 10 000 parking spaces. There will be a broad range of leisure and entertainment facilities including a family entertainment center and a 15 screen cinema it stated. The project will also feature the world s largest indoor snow play park spread over an area of 10 000 sq m other restaurants and attractions it added. NFT said a total of 13 tower cranes have been installed in less than five weeks. These include the MDT 368 L12 MC 475 MD 560 MD 310 MC 310 K 12 and the gigantic MD 1100 lifting 40 Tons stated NFT in its s...

KBR a global provider of differentiated professional services said it has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide engineering procurement and construction management (EPCM) services to a Fortune 100 chemicals manufacturer for itsr facilities in the US and Mexico. As per the deal KBR will provide the services from multiple offices including Wilmington; Raleigh; Houston and Monterrey. On the win Farhan Mujib the president of KBR Hydrocarbons Services Americas said: This significant award demonstrates KBR s ongoing commitment to integrated engineering procurement and construction services from the early inception of our client s project needs through engineering execution to management of the field construction services for an entire portfolio of projects. I am delighted for this opportunity to further KBR s services partnership with this key client for many years ...

Liberty House Group an international industrial and metals business with global hubs in Dubai Singapore and Hong Kong said engineering unit has won the bid to secure the last remaining French manufacturer of aluminium wheels AR Industries (ARI). British group Liberty Engineering is part of the GFG alliance an international grouping of businesses founded by the British Gupta family which was declared winner of the bid following today s (June 3) ruling by the court of administration in Orleans in the French region of Centre-Val de Loire. As per the ruling Liberty Engineering which is owned by industrialist Sanjeev Gupta can now put in place a comprehensive three-year recovery plan for the ARI site at Châteauroux including investments in advanced manufacturing equipment improvements in safety and quality standards and growing its customer base. The acquisition marks a further expansion of GFG s presence in the...

Oman-based Shaksy Engineering Services has been awarded the contract for the construction of the community centre at Al Mouj Muscat a freehold waterfront project which is set to become the sultanate s lifestyle and leisure destination. Al Mouj Muscat is a joint-venture between Oman s Waterfront Investments (representing the Government of Oman) National Investment Development Company (representing the Pension funds of Oman) and UAE-based real estate developer owner and manager Majid Al Futtaim Properties a pioneer in the retail leisure and hospitality landscape in the Middle East. Work will soon begin on the Community Hub the destination s newest development designed and created to be a place where people can connect share and learn - and will be completed next year said Al Mouj Muscat CEO Nasser bin Masoud Al Sheibani after signing the deal with Shaksy Engineering Services CEO Said bin Salaam Al Shaksi. b...

Kuwait-based Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Company (JTC) has placed an order for six new Demag all-terrain cranes from Terex a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products. The list including one AC 100-4 model three AC 130-5 models and two AC 160-5 models. These new units along with the six other Demag all terrain cranes that JTC purchased within the last two years expand the company s Terex and Demag crane fleet to more than 50 units. Our business continues to expand across Kuwait and Qatar stated Adel Kohari the JTC chief executive. And given the success we have experienced with the Demag cranes we recently purchased we decided to add several more mobile cranes. We believe this strategy will make our crews more productive because all of the various models share common features and operate in similar ways. The whole Demag all terrain crane line is well desi...

Infiniti has launched the 2018 edition of its highly successful Infiniti Engineering Academy its fifth consecutive year recruiting the best engineers worldwide to work both with Infiniti Motor Company and Renault Sport Formula One Team. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is aimed at highly driven students looking to venture into the vehicle engineering industry where they will brush shoulders with some of the most experienced engineers within automotive and Formula 1 said a statement. This new edition of the Infiniti Engineering Academy will also benefit from unprecedented access to Formula 1 circuits during Grand Prix weeks with six of the seven academy finals being held trackside (Canada Silverstone for the Europe Final Singapore for the Asia and Oceania Final US Mexico and Abu Dhabi for the Middle East Final) it said. As a result the Infiniti Engineering Academy finalists (10 per participating region) will be granted acce...

Samsung Engineering has received a letter of award (LOA) from Adnoc Refining in Abu Dhabi UAE to deliver a new power and water generation plant for the company at a total contract value of 473 million. The Waste Heat Recovery Project (WHRP) will be constructed at the Ruwais Industrial Complex 240 km west of Abu Dhabi City providing additional power and fresh water to the facility when it comes on stream in 2023 said a statement. The scope of work includes the installation of heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) as well as a new steam turbine and generator (STG) desalination unit it said. Samsung Engineering has previously delivered six projects in the Ruwais complex. Existing experienced manpower equipment facilities and partner networks will be an important part of delivering this project safely and on schedule it added. Samsung Engineering s president and CEO Sungan Choi said: We are proud to have...

SNC-Lavalin a leading engineering and construction group has announced that its subsidiary in Saudi Arabia has been awarded a five-year framework agreement to provide In-Kingdom General Engineering Services to Al Khafji Joint Operations (KJO). A joint operating company between Aramco Gulf Operations Company Limited and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company KJO is responsible for oil and gas exploration development and production in the off-shore area close to the Saudi-Kuwait border including the Khafji and Hout Oil Fields which have been in production since the 1960 s. The signed agreement between KJO and SNC-Lavalin Kentz Engineering Consultancy will cover both on-shore and off-shore engineering projects to support KJO in maintaining the maximum sustainable production utilizing the most up-to-date technology while implementing KJO s continuous improvement program. As per the deal SNC-Lavalin will be providing engineering services for...

Terex Corporation a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products said it has successfully delivered two all-terrain Demag AC 300-6 cranes to Integrated Logistics Company a leading logistics provider in the Middle East. ILC said its plans to put both the cranes to work at several worksites across the Gulf region. The new six axle Demag AC 300-6 all-terrain crane boasting a 300 Tonne classification features an 80-m main boom. This new six-axle Demag crane delivers strength reach and versatility needed for accomplishing the most demanding jobs at lower operational and transporting costs than similar models in its class. Integrated Logistics Company CEO Salah Al Huwaidi said: After much consideration we selected the brand new Demag AC 300-6 because it combines long reach with a strong load chart to give us the perfect fit for efficient work at height or on reach and it offers interchangeable components. ...

UAE-based luxury developer Damac Properties has awarded a major contract to Emirates Electrical Engineering (EEE) for the setting up of a third 132/11 kV substation at its 55-million-sq-ft master community Akoya Oxygen. The new substation which will feed power to a further 2 888 villas and 855 apartments is expected to be commissioned within two years. This is the third contract awarded by Damac for the construction of substations at Akoya Oxygen and is the first for EEE following previous substation builds by ABB and Jazeera Emirates said the company in a statement. Located off the Umm Sequim Road extension and 15 minutes from Damac Hills Akoya Oxygen will include contemporary residential properties of various sizes surrounding an 18-hole championship golf course. This is the first major contract to be awarded in 2018 as we continue to accelerate construction development at Akoya Oxygen to provide e...

Aberdeen-based McMenon Engineering Services has acquired a major product manufacturing facility from power and automation technology giant ABB at Workington in England UK. A fully-owned subsidiary of McMenon Associates the company said the Cumbrian facility has a long tradition of designing and manufacturing industry-leading highly-specialised range of differential pressure (DP) flow and temperature measurement products. Anand Puthran CEO and founder at McMenon Engineering Services said: Acquiring the Workington facility from ABB a leading power and automation technology group is a major milestone for McMenon Engineering Services. Furthermore being granted preferred supplier status by ABB instantly places us amongst the top suppliers in the flow and temperature measurement instrumentation market he stated. The acquisition included investment from Shiby Bernard and Shiv Nair d...

Emirates Engineering has announced an agreement with Qantas for aircraft maintenance. Under the terms of the agreement Emirates Engineering will strip and repaint eight Qantas A380 aircraft starting in March. The aircraft will be repainted with the latest Qantas livery at the state of the art Emirates Aircraft Appearance Centre in Dubai. The agreement also covers the replacement of landing gears for one Qantas A380 aircraft by Emirates Engineering in February 2018. We are delighted to be working with Qantas for maintenance on their A380 aircraft. As the largest operator of Airbus A380s with over 100 aircraft in our fleet Emirates Engineering has built strong expertise over the years in the maintenance and repainting of this aircraft type. We have worked hard to create efficiencies and productivity gains across all lines of maintenance thereby freeing capacity and allowing us to offer our services and know-how to external customers sa...

Oman National Engineering & Investment Company (Oneic) a leading provider of utility and engineering services has announced the appointment of Riyadh Mohammed Nasser Al Tamami as its new chief financial officer (CFO). A finance industry professional Al Tamami has comprehensive experience spanning 20 years in accounting management investment and risk management sectors. He is also a holder of ACCA CAT and master degree in professional accounting said a statement from the company. Set up in 1978 Oneic began its journey managing the rural electricity system for the Ministry of Electricity and Water. From then onwards it has registered steady growth backed by committed shareholders progressive management with dynamism and dedicated professional staff around 4 000 it added. -TradeArabia News Service ...

Galfar Engineering & Contracting a leading construction company in Oman has appointed S Ananthasubramanian as its new chief financial officer (CFO) effective January 7 2018. He replaces Gerard Hutchinson who had resigned from his post last year citing personal reasons said the company in a statement. Welcoming the appointment CEO Dr Hans Erlings said: An industry veteran Ananthasubramanian is a chartered accountant and certified lead auditor with over 33 years of international experience in the engineering and construction sector. He had previously held positions of head of finance and accounts regional accountant and financial controller as well as director in various companies he added.- TradeArabia News Service ...

Samsung Engineering has received a contract from Sabic s manufacturing affiliate Jubail United Petrochemical Company (United) for the construction of a 700-million ethylene oxide ethylene glycol (EO/EG) plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant s production capacity will be 700 000 metric tonnes of ethylene glycol per year. The project will be executed in Jubail Industrial City located 100 km north of Dammam. Construction completion expected in 2020 said Samsung Engineering. Samsung Engineering President & CEO Sungan Choi and United s President Abdullah Al Shamrani signed the contract at ceremony. Samsung Engineering is the one of top EG plant builders globally with previously delivering 16 plants in total. Samsung benefits from the track record and experience of delivering 27 projects...

Samsung Engineering has received a contract from Sabic s manufacturing affiliate Jubail United Petrochemical Company (United) for the construction of a 700-million ethylene oxide ethylene glycol (EO/EG) plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant s production capacity will be 700 000 metric tonnes of ethylene glycol per year. The project will be executed in Jubail Industrial City located 100 km north of Dammam. Construction completion expected in 2020 said Samsung Engineering. Samsung Engineering President & CEO Sungan Choi and United s President Abdullah Al Shamrani signed the contract at ceremony. Samsung Engineering is the one of top EG plant builders globally with previously delivering 16 plants in total. Samsung benefits from the track record and experience of delivering 27 projects...

Emaar Hospitality Group the hospitality & leisure business of Emaar Properties has appointed Ibrahima Gaye as its corporate director of engineering. Gaye is an engineering expert with over 20 years experience 14 of which have been in the hospitality industry. To focus on innovative initiatives for a high-level engineering operations set-up Gaye will lead and liaise with the Property Engineering teams to develop standards and practices that are on par with international standards. He will ensure that leading advances in engineering are integrated as part of the operations especially to support Emaar Hospitality Group s digital transformation. Olivier Harnisch chief executive officer of Emaar Hospitality Group said: With a fast-growing portfolio of hotel projects in the UAE and other international markets we are committed to developing world-class hotels and serviced residences that assure the highest stan...

Saudi-based Red Sea Gate Terminal (RSGT) the flagship container docking terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port has announced the arrival of four of the world s largest and most modern ship-to-shore quay cranes at Jeddah. The arrival of the new cranes will enable the terminal to continue accommodating growing volumes and increasing vessel size at Islamic Port said a statement. The super post panama cranes were produced by ZPMC which also supplies RTG s for the expansion at a total cost of 35 million it said. The four new quay cranes will be in addition to the 10 already operational cranes at Red Sea Gateway terminal it added. Jens O Floed managing director RSGT said: By investing in our state-of-the-art infrastructure we are further establishing our terminal as one of the best equipped and most technologically advanced terminal sports on the Asia Europe trade lane. We have...

The Middle East Process Engineering Conference (Mepec) currently under way in Bahrain is taking the lead to promote women in the region s energy engineering sectors through a key initiative. The Leadership Excellence for Women Awards (Lewas) is an initiative to encourage role models and champions of female empowerment in the sector to encourage women into engineering profession in the GCC a statement said. In order to get more women to choose engineering as a career choice we as employers need to also take responsibility by doing much more to close the gender gap in the energy sector said Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa Bahrain s Oil Minister the patron of Mepec s Lewas initiative. The awards recognise women in science and engineering women supporters and organisations which actively support and champion the growth of women in workplaces by constantly mentoring retaining t...

More than 200 companies from across the region are taking part in the fourth Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition (Mepec) 2017 which opened in Bahrain on Monday (October 9). Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre Mepec is organised by the Middle East Energy Events in collaboration with the National Oil and Gas Authority (Noga). HRH Prime Minister deputised Deputy Premier Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa to open the event. He conveyed greetings from HRH the Prime Minister to the event organisers as well as his appreciation of the efforts they are exerting to ensure its success and prove anew the kingdom s progress in the exhibitions and conferences industry a BNA report said. Minister of Oil Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and other senior government officials and top executives of leading comp...

Batelco a top telecom provider in Bahrain has announced that it will be the official telecommunications partner for the upcoming Middle East Process Engineering Conference and Exhibition (Mepec). The show which will take place from October 9 to 11 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre is focused on creating more efficient process engineering for the oil and gas industry. The show is the premier process engineering conference and exhibition for the Middle East region and is expected to house a global audience of delegates and exhibitors. The event uniquely brings together an array of expertise making it the optimum opportunity for visitors to discover and learn about process engineering as well as meet market professionals to drive an efficient safe and profitable industry. Batelco chief operations officer Abderrahmane Mounir said: Driving efficiencies across all industries is among Batelco s to...

Malaysia has officially recognised the UAE Halal Products Control System national certificates and the national Halal mark which will facilitate the trade of UAE halal products and ensure acceptance in Malaysian markets as well as markets that accept Malaysian halal systems certification which contains 60 markets globally. Malaysia s recognition of the UAE Halal System will support the facilitation of the trade and exchange of products with the national brand of Halal Abdullah Abdul Qader Al Maeeni director-general of the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (Esma) was quoted as saying by Wam news agency. This UAE-led initiative a first-of-its-kind in the Arab and Middle East will open up export horizons to producers in the country as well as export and re-export support to dozens of new markets which is positively reflected on the support and encouragement of international industries especially in the m...

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai has announced the appointment of Julius Okot-Chono as the new director of engineering. Okot-Chono brings over 18 years of outstanding experience in the hospitality industry out of which he spent nine years in the UAE. His most recent posting was as the assistant director of engineering at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. Making the announcement Simon Moore general manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai said: We are delighted to welcome =Okot-Chono to our team and are confident he will prove to be a valuable asset for us. With his strong track record and solid experience he will play an instrumental role in the management of engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel including energy conservation to the highest standards. Okot-Chono has a strong academic background and holds a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification from IFMA. He began his career at Sheraton K...

The Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has confirmed Abdul Khaliq Saeed as the new chief executive officer for Etihad Airways Engineering replacing Jeff Wilkinson who is leaving the post after 11 years with the company. Saeed brings over 35 years of international maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) industry experience and joins Etihad Airways Engineering from Abu Dhabi-based Turbine Services & Solutions (TS&S) where he has been chief executive officer since 2014. Before joining TS&S he was president and CEO of Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) until it was acquired by Etihad Airways and became Etihad Airways Engineering in 2014. He has also held senior positions within Mubadala Aerospace Jet Airways and Gulf Air. Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei chairman of the Board of Etihad Aviation Group said: We are delighted to have Abdul Khaliq as CEO of Etihad Airways Engineering. The organisation has become a criti...

A Namaa Poultry Co has appointed local Omani firm Semac Consultants as the engineering consultant for its mega poultry project in Ibri which is being set up with an investment of around RO100 million ( 259.7 million) said a report. An agreement to this effect was signed recently by Saleh Mohammed al Shanfari CEO of Oman Food Investment Holding Company (OFIC) and chairman of A Namaa Poultry added the Oman Daily Observer report. OFIC is a state-owned holding company overseeing a large portfolio of strategically vital projects designed to support the nation s food security goals. In a statement Al Shanfari said the agreement marks a key milestone in the implementation of the poultry project in the Wilayat of Ibri in Dhahirah Governorate. He added that together with a pair of agreements inked in previous days including a usufruct pact with the Ministry of Housing covering the lease of land for the proj...

Saudi Arabia has decided to allow 100 per cent foreign ownership in engineering businesses giving a boost to the infrastructure sector a report said. The kingdom s Commerce and Investment Ministry and the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (Sagia) have been in consultation for a year in this regard said a report in Arab News. Details of the new proposals are still being finalised and can be expected to be released in a week or so the report said. However there are some conditions for such businesses to start Saudi operations. They include: the foreign entity must have a 10-year track record and it must already have a presence in at least four other countries. Sagia has the power to waive these restrictions if an applicant firm s presence would be considered in the best interest of the kingdom said the report. The authority under chairman Majid Al-Qasabi has been pushing for a more flexible approac...

A fleet of 10 Potain MR 418 tower cranes is helping construct a massive new project in Dubai UAE the company said. The project is the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences which is located on the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah island. Potain s business partner Abu Dhabi-based NFT supplied the cranes on a rental contract to the joint venture building the development. The JV is made up of two contractors the Belgium-based Besix and South Korea s SsangYong Engineering & Construction. The project marks the first time that MR 418 cranes have been used in the UAE. The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences will reach 193 m in height when completed. The 43-storey resort will include 795 rooms 231 of which will be residential units. The project will have 65 outdoor pools in the residential section and a sky pool at a height of 100 m at the hotel. There will also be parking space for 1 500 cars. Bassem Kini ...

More than 200 exhibiting companies and over thousands of visitors are expected the upcoming fourth edition of Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition (Mepec) later this year in Bahrain. The event will be held under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Prime Minister of Bahrain under the theme Sustainable growth through process innovation & downstream integration . It will run from October 9 to 11 at the Bahrain International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Mepec is organized by the Saudi Arabian Section of The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (SAS-AIChE) and co-organized by the Middle East Energy Events with support from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers in collaboration with NOGA. HE Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Minister of Oil expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to HRH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa on his con...

Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) one of the most established and diverse contracting companies in the region has been awarded a multi-storey carpark project in Dubai in joint venture with McLaren Construction. The car park offering 2 800 parking spaces is coming up opposite the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in Dubai UAE. Construction of the strategically located car parking structure which commenced in March 2017 is expected to take 12 months to complete and will cover a built-up area of 89 000 sq m said a statement. Commenting on the joint venture project Kareem Farah director and COO of ECC said: We are pleased to working with McLaren on our first multi-storey carpark project adding to the long list of diverse projects we have undertaken across our 42 year history in the UAE. Innovatively designed by Parsons Architecture this project is centrally located in Dubai providing millions of visitors from around ...

GS Engineering & Construction Company has secured a 1 trillion-won ( 865 million) order from UAE-based Takreer to repair a fire-hit refinery plant at Ruwais about 250 km of the UAE s capital city of Abu Dhabi reported Yonhap News Agency . As per the contract awarded by Takreer a wholly-owned unit of Abu Dhabi National Oil Corporation (Adnoc) GS E&C will restore burnt parts of its oil-processing plant by early 2019 said the Yonhap report. In 2009 the Korean group was awarded the contract to build the Ruwais plant and this was promptly completed in November last year. However a fire in January destroyed the gasoline and propylene production facilities it added. ...

Etihad Airways Engineering a leading aviation maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) provider in the Middle East has signed a Letter of Intent with contract logistics solutions leader DHL Supply Chain to outsource its entire internal logistics functions. DHL Supply Chain will manage stores local transport movements and associated supply chain planning at the Etihad Airways Engineering hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Jeff Wilkinson chief executive officer of Etihad Airways Engineering said: We see this agreement as a win-win opportunity not just for Etihad Airways Engineering and DHL Supply Chain but also for our customers around the world who will be served more efficiently and cost effectively as an outcome of the partnership. David Christmas CEO DHL Supply Chain Middle East Russia & Turkey said: This is a significant business win for DHL in the United Arab Emirates. We have a long-standing rel...

Kuwait s Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Company (JTC) said it has placed an order for five new Demag cranes from Terex Corporation a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services. The order includes four AC 100-4L and one AC 250-6 all terrain cranes. JTC is one of the leading providers of ports management contract logistics equipment leasing and power rental services and is currently expanding its equipment fleet to keep up with the growing demand from its diverse customer base. The new 4-axle Demag AC 100-4L all terrain crane features the most compact chassis in its class and the AC 250-6 benefits from the longest main boom length in its capacity class with a length of 80 m. JTC chief executive Adel Kohari said the new cranes will help them do a better job of providing tailor-made services and solutions for their customers. The Demag AC 100-4L crane is extremely versatile ...

Dubai Municipality has launched a key initiative to help develop and improve procedures for practicing engineering professions said a report. It has been designed to evaluate engineering offices contracting companies and construction material suppliers operating in the emirate said the state news agency Wam citing a senior official. It is also used to measure their compliance with the laws systems and regulations related to practicing engineering professions which in turn affects the quality of work in the construction sector remarked Dawood Al Hajri the assistant director-general for engineering and planning sector and chairman of the committee for the Development of Building Permits Procedures in Dubai. The evaluation will focus on Registration and Qualification Requirements; Requirements of Technical Work Design Drawings and Licensing besides Requirements of Implementing and Supervising Projects. ...

Shanahan Engineering has been awarded an operations and maintenance (O&M) compilation contract by Sepco Electric Power Construction Corporation for their project in Saudi Arabia. The contract is for the production of the O&M manual for the Jazan Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Project. The work will be completed by Shanahan Engineering s Consultancy Services department from their head office in Dublin Ireland. A spokesperson from Sepco said: The work completed by Shanahan Engineering is crucial to the Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle power plant at the Jizan Refinery facility as it will produce 2 400MW of much needed electricity to the area adding significant value to the plant. James Greaney CEO of Shanahan Engineering said: We are pleased to be awarded this contract by Sepco this project represents the start of a new and exciting business relationship with a large prominent Chinese ...