DUBAI / WAM Dubai-based developer Nakh-eel has awarded a contract worth AED447 million for the construction of a 12-lane bridge connecting the Dubai mainland with Deira Islands. The 600 metre bridge, being constructed by Wade Adams Contracting LLC under the supervision of the Roads and Transports Authority (RTA) will provide the main access route to the new, 15.3 square kilometre ...

Emirates Business Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the government body responsible for promoting the destination in key international and regional markets, has further strength- ened its position in in Europe with targeted industry initiatives in the first 5 months of the year. As part of RAKTDA’s destination 2019 strategy, increased emphasis has been put on growing further awa-reness ...

MAKKAH / WAM The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have agreed to provide a $2.5 billion economic aid package to Jordan, to help the country which is facing an economic crisis following anti-austerity protests. The announcement was made in a joint statement following an emergency summit of the four nations which was held in Makkah. The meeting was hosted by ...