Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced the acquisitions of Talon Aerolytics and Pointivo, in a move aimed at boosting its asset analytics portfolio, which applies digital twins and AI to help owner-operators improve asset performance and resilience across infrastructure sectors.
Oman’s Tender Board has approved a major portfolio of government contracts and project amendments worth more than RO363 million ($941 million) for 2025. The key infrastructure projects in the list include Mouj Road as well as duplication of Al Rub'Al Khali and Al Ma'murah Road.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed the package of infrastructure projects in Al Quoz Creative Zone in a bid to enhance its soft mobility and transport integration. The work includes construction of a 45-m pedestrian and cycling bridge as well as 4 km of dedicated walking and cycling tracks.
Tabreed, a global leader in energy-efficient district cooling and sustainable cooling infrastructure, has announced that it has signed up as a lead partner for the fourth edition of the Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME), a major industry event being held this week in Bahrain.
Dubai Municipality has issued requests for proposal (RfPs) for the Phase II Links Package of the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project. The project scope for the winning bidder includes development, funding, design and EPC services as well as operation and maintenance work.
Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is forecast to hit $2.52 trillion in 2026, up 44% over last year, said a report. The AI infrastructure is driving this boom; adding a whopping $401 billion in expenditure as technology providers continue to build out AI foundations.
Parsons Corporation has secured the infrastructure lead design consultancy contract from Saudi PIF-owned New Murabba Development Company for its mega project in the kingdom. The scope of work includes provision of design and construction technical support for New Murabba project.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded a contract for the design, implementation and completion of an extension to the Red Line of the Riyadh Metro network. On completion, the Red Line network will span 33.7km covering a total of 20 stations.
Bahraini authorities have announced that one of the kingdom's major infrastructure projects - Muharraq-Arad Bridge - has entered the preliminary design phase. The scheme is intended to boost access to East Hidd Town while easing traffic congestion across Muharraq, said a report.
