Author: Jason Saundalkar

A US $217mn contract has been awarded by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The contract is for Phase 4 of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, which extends 4.8km along Sheikh Rashid Road from the intersection with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Interchange on Al Mina Road. According to a statement from the RTA, the project aims to keep pace with the continuous development of the locality, while catering to the demands of urban expansion and population growth. The scope of work includes the construction of three bridges spanning 3.1km in total, capable of accommodating 19,400…

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The fourth edition of the annual Truck & Fleet Conference (T&F Conference) will focus on how the regional professional fleet and transportation sectors can deal with rising costs, what role technology can play in enhancing efficiency and profitability and, sustainability. Organised by Truck & Fleet Middle East, the conference is scheduled to take place at the Habtoor Polo Resort in Dubai on 15 March. Registration for the event is complementary but mandatory for industry professionals. “In such a rapidly changing market, this is such a good chance to find out how the sector can help the UAE achieve its green…

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ACCIONA said that it has recently acquired electrical machinery for use in construction projects that it undertakes all over the world. The pilot project is said to be part of the company’s decarbonisation plan and is said to set it apart as the first Spanish construction company to invest in electrical machinery. According to a statement, the firm purchased four telescopic handlers and two rotating dumpers, which will mainly be used in urban construction projects. Thanks to their 100% electrical operation, great improvements are made in reducing pollutant emissions and noise levels on site, it noted. The first of the…

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