ROSHN Group and Agility Logistics Parks have signed an agreement to develop a Grade A logistics park in Saudi Arabia. The project will span up to 1.5 million square metres in a strategic trade corridor. By combining the expertise of a PIF-backed developer and a global industrial leader, the venture aims to improve supply chain resilience and support the Kingdom's goal of becoming a premier global trade gateway.
Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed a series of strategic investment agreements covering aviation, telecommunications, and infrastructure. Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih led a high-level delegation to Damascus to meet with President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. The deals include a major redevelopment of Aleppo International Airport and the creation of a new joint airline with Flynas. STC will lead efforts to modernise Syria's digital infrastructure while ACWA Power explores a large-scale desalination project.
Egis has been named the project management consultant for the final stage of Phase 1 at Kuwait's Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port. The firm will supervise marine and onshore works to ensure the site on Boubyan Island becomes fully operational. This is a key part of Kuwait Vision 2035, aimed at transforming the nation into a major regional trade hub in partnership with China Communications Construction Company
Dubai has announced a landmark AED100 billion expansion of the Dubai International Financial Centre, known as the DIFC Zabeel District. The project will double the capacity of the current financial hub to accommodate over 42,000 companies and 125,000 employees by 2040. Spanning 17.7 million square feet, the development includes a major focus on AI and future technologies, alongside residential and educational facilities.
Lagos State has signed a two-year partnership with the Institution of Public-Private Partnerships Hong Kong to advance its infrastructure goals. The deal was formalised during the 19th Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong this January. The agreement focuses on technical collaboration and knowledge sharing to support the THEMES+ development agenda in Lagos. Special Adviser Mrs Bukola Odoe led the Nigerian delegation to secure improved access to global investment networks and best practices.
A new joint venture in Saudi Arabia has secured its first landmark deal to provide 2.25 GW of smart solar trackers for the Bisha Solar project. Nextpower Arabia, formed by Nextpower and Abunayyan Holding, will supply the equipment to Larsen & Toubro for the massive utility-scale plant in Asir Province. The move supports the Kingdom’s National Renewable Energy Program by shifting manufacturing and supply chain operations to local soil.
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