DP World reported that full year profit increased by 82 per cent to US$683 million, helped by increased cargo volumes, compared to $375 million in 2010
Logistics
Abu Dhabi reduces size of metro system
The Department of Transport (DoT) unveiled updated plans for Abu Dhabi?s metro and light-rail transit (LRT) system which reduces the size and scope of the transport network.
Japan to provide US$392mn loan for Egypt's fourth metro line
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will give Egypt a US$392mn loan to fund the construction of Cairos fourth metro line, Egypts planning minister said.
SAR signs US$147.4mn passenger train contract
Saudi Railway Company (SAR) signed a US$147.4mn deal with Spains Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) for the manufacture of passenger trains for the North and South railway.
New Doha Port dredging contract awarded
Qatar has awarded its second contract worth US$1.2 billion to the Middle East Dredging Company for the dredging works at the New Doha Port.