Dredge Yard said that their new dismountable CSD500 cutter suction dredger, powered by twin engines and featuring a high-performance cutter drive, is getting closer to becoming reality. The design is currently in its final review phase, and the official start of construction is expected soon. Commen
BlueFive Capital has acquired a 70% stake in Gulf Cobla LLC, a UAE-based dredging and land reclamation company. As part of the transaction, BlueFive Capital will acquire the entire 49% shareholding held by Advanced Dynamics Investments, an affiliate of Saudi Binladin Group, together with a 21% stake
AD Ports Group and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have signed an agreement to enhance EGA’s dedicated berth at Khalifa Port. Under the agreement, AD Ports Group and EGA will jointly invest AED 84 million ($22.8 million) in a multi-phase berth enhancement program to upgrade EGA’s dedicated port
Dredge Yard has just introduced a pair of their latest Drag Heads DN1100. “Engineered to withstand abrasive conditions with strength, precision, and reliability, it is built to deliver efficient performance from the very first contact with the seabed,” the company said. Dredge Yard manufactures heav
Say ‘Dubai’ and many people will automatically picture the palm-shaped island – Palm Jumeirah. This artificial island off the coast of Dubai can be seen from space and is one of the major tourist attractions of the United Arab Emirates. The project offers an unparalleled example of dredging and land
NMDC Group said that NMDC Infra, a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed a contract with TAQA Water Solutions Company, a unit of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), for the construction of an emergency Lagoon for the Abu Dhabi region. According to a statement to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Saudi Arabia’s Historic Jeddah Waterfront Rehabilitation Project has entered its second phase, with construction underway on a 972-metre marine quay. This work is part of wider efforts to restore Al Arbaeen Lagoon and revitalize the city’s historic waterfront. The project, implemented under the Hist
Palm Jebel Ali is one of the most ambitious development projects in Dubai. The artificial island is designed in the shape of a gigantic palm tree, with a central trunk and sixteen leaves. The project is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which focuses on large‑scale and well‑connected communi
Abu Dhabi’s based NMDC Dredging and Marine has inaugurated the NMDC Coastal and Hydrodynamic Center, the region’s first hydraulic physical modelling test facility. According to NMDC, the purpose-built facility enables the simulation and physical testing of complex marine, coastal and offshore infras
Jan De Nul published its annual figures today, reporting record turnover for the fourth year running. With a total turnover of €4.24 billion, Jan De Nul recorded a 6% increase compared to 2024. EBITDA rose from €777 million in 2024 to €812 million in 2025, following the same trend. Net profit rose b
NMDC Dredging & Marine has unveiled the NMDC Coastal & Hydrodynamic Center, the region’s first hydraulic physical modeling test facility, bringing advanced coastal and marine engineering validation to the UAE. This milestone strengthens local expertise, enabling more efficient marine operations, NMD
NMDC Group’s dredging arm is building the world’s first manmade mountains in the dredging industry. NMDC Dredging and Marine said this morning that their crews continue to drive development across Abu Dhabi through its transformative projects and sustainable practices. The latest addition is Modon’s
