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Middle East
Posted: over 14 years ago

Iraq: Italian Group Will Build $4.6billion Port at Fao

An Italian group will begin construction in a month’s time on what will become Iraq’s la...

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Karachi Port: Construction of Marine Protection and Quay Wall Officially Begins (Pakistan)

Karachi—Minister for Ports and Shipping, Senator Babar Khan Ghauri in presence of the Vice Minister ...

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Antwerp port knowledge and Rent-a-Port sign contract to develop Omani deep-sea port, Jan de Nul signs for dredging works

In the Oman city of Duqm, the Antwerp port knowledge and engineering company Rent-a-Port has been co...

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  • Project & Tenders
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Pakistan: Karachi Port Now accomodates Big Ships,Thanks to Dredging

Karachi—Intensive dredging in the approach channel of both East and West wharves and widening/realig...

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UAE: Dubai World gets government support

The Dubai Government will help Dubai World in restructuring its US $22 billion debt by paying off sh...

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KFED Invests $50million in Socatra’s port project (Yemen)

The Kuwaiti Fund for Economical Development is today signing an agreement with the Ministry of Plann...

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Gulf Cooperation Council States estimate upcoming maritime projects at $35 billion

Over the past five years, GCC states have dedicated significant amounts of time and money to develop...

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  • Project & Tenders
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First Phase of Khalifa Port will become operational in 2012

Gulf News reported that the Phase I of Abu Dhabi’s USD 2.18 billion Khalifa Port will become o...

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Dubai, UAE: National Marine Dredging Company asks for ministerial approval to increase capital to Dh216.8m

DUBAI The National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) said yesterday it had asked for ministerial approv...

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  • Business & Finance
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Posted: over 14 years ago

Iraq seeks foreign bids for US$6b port project south of Basra

BAGHDAD: Iraq will next month invite foreign firms to submit bids for the planned construction of a ...

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MOW has completed first phase of Dredging of Bahrain Approach Channel

The Ministry of Works (MoW) has completed the first phase of dredging of the Bahrain Approach Channe...

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  • Project & Tenders
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Posted: over 14 years ago

Abu Dhabi: $409m Mussafah canal dredging on track

The authorities in Abu Dhabi are reportedly on track to complete by US$409m project to construct a c...

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  • Project & Tenders
Posted: over 14 years ago
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Coastal Erosion Threatens Evolutionary Hotspots In Gulf Region

Projects like Dubai’s “The World” will cause untold damage of shoreline erosion and habitat loss. So...

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  • Research & Development
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Posted: over 14 years ago

Port of Salalah (Oman) plans to issue tender for $120m expansion works

Oman’s Port of Salalah plans to issue tender documents for construction work on the $120m expa...

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  • Project & Tenders
Posted: over 14 years ago
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Oman: Port of Salalah to embark on a $525m major expansion

The Port of Salalah to embark on a major expansion of its container and general cargo terminals duri...

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UAE: DP World save despite Dubai World’s labouring under massive debts

Dubai World is expected to hold onto its global port terminals business despite the group labouring ...

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  • Business & Finance
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Yemen and Dubai’s DP World plan a major expansion of Aden’s container port

Yemen and Dubai’s DP World plan a major expansion of Aden’s container port, betting on growth in the...

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Posted: over 14 years ago

Damen (NL) and Qatar Gas Transport Company joint to operate Ras Laffan shipbuilding facility

Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (NAKILAT) has signed a joint venture agreement with Damen Shipyards...

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  • Business & Finance
Posted: over 14 years ago