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Emirati firm AESG goes global with new office in London
Building on its ongoing success as a leading consultancy practice in the Middle East, AESG announced that it has expanded with the opening of its new operations hub in London
Saudi Aramco shortlists firms for non-oil projects
![Saudi Arabia is embarking on its economic transformation under lowered oil prices. (Image source: John Mcsporran/Flickr)](/images/aramco-johnmcsporran-flickr.jpg)
Saudi Arabia is embarking on its economic transformation under lowered oil prices. (Image source: John Mcsporran/Flickr)
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has shortlisted four companies to help it manage non-oil construction projects, according to a news report
Dubai begins work on world?s tallest tower, overtaking the Burj Khalifa
Dubai has began construction work on a tower that will stand higher than its Burj Khalifa, which is currently the worlds tallest skyscraper
Egypt gets US$500mn from World Bank for development
![The current portfolio of the World Bank in Egypt includes 25 projects for a total commitment of about US$7.5bn. (Image source: Mehar Najm/Flickr)](/images/Egypt-MaherNajm-Flickr.jpg)
The current portfolio of the World Bank in Egypt includes 25 projects for a total commitment of about US$7.5bn. (Image source: Mehar Najm/Flickr)
The World Bank will loan US$500mn to Egypt to help it improve its infrastructure and the delivery of services