• EDGE to supply metallic machined parts to Boeing

    Abu Dhabi, UAE – EDGE, an advanced technology group specialising in precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil & gas, and defence industries, announced on Wednesday their contract to supply multiple hard metal parts on Boeing’s 777, 777X, and 787 commercial aircraft. The announcement was made during the ongoing Dubai...
  • Emirates to build advanced $950m engineering facility at DWC

    Dubai, UAE -- Emirates has unveiled a plans to build a $950 million cutting-edge engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). Spanning 1 million square meters, the engineering complex is set to become the most extensive and advanced facility of its kind operated by any airline globally, Emirates said in...
  • EDGE signs agreement with Turbomachine to jointly build engines

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--EDGE has signed an agreement with Turbomachine to work together on the development of engines, including turbofan and propellant fan, for EDGE portfolio of UAVs and missiles. The agreement will see EDGE and Turbomachine work closely together on the development of engines, including turbofan and propellant fan, for...
  • Petrofac Emirates awarded $700m ADNOC Gas Procession EPC contract

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - ADNOC Gas Procession, an ADNOC subsidiary, has awarded $700 million contract to Petrofac for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project at its Habshan Complex. The contract was awarded to Petrofac Emirates and involves the construction of a new gas compressor plant, aimed at bolstering gas output...
  • Aquaterra gets UAE contract

    Firm will deliver a complete end-to-end managed service.
  • Becht scours for partners in Saudi Arabia, Oman to widen operations

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Becht, an American engineering services company, has revealed that it is in talks with potential partners in Saudi Arabia in order to widen its presence in the region. According to its director for the Middle East, Chris Van Der Beek, Becht is also holding discussions with potential...
  • Despite hurdles, women entrepreneurs thrive in MENA tech sector

    As the governments and private organizations in the region are taking measures to encourage and support women entrepreneurs in the tech industry, their prospects across the setor are improving, and there is a growing sense of optimism that more women will continue to break through the glass ceiling in this...
  • DEWA CEO discusses bilateral cooperation with Emerson

    DUBAI,  UAE - MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)  Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer received a high-level delegation from Emerson headed by Lal Karsanbhai, President and CEO. Emerson is a global leader in technology, software, and engineering. The visiting delegation included Michael Train, Chief Sustainability Officer, Emerson;...
  • Egypt posts 10% jump in exports to US$3.32bn

    Cairo, Egypt--The Engineering Export Council (EEC) of Egypt has announced that the sector’s exports increased by 10% to $3.32bn from January-November 2022, compared to $3bn in the same period in 2021. Also read: Egypt economy to grow 5.2% in 2021-22 According to the EEC's monthly report, the most notable industries...
  • 21 Saudi Universities figure in Times Higher Education list

    RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The number of Saudi universities in the Times Classification of Specializations increased to 21 Saudi universities, compared to six universities in 2019, as per the latest edition of the ranking for the year 2023. Saudi universities are distinguished in 10 major disciplines out of the 11...
  • DEWA programs prepare Emiratis to join the organization

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is committed to promoting Emiratization in its various divisions by adopting an integrated strategy to support and prepare UAE nationals to fill all engineering, technical and administrative jobs at DEWA.
  • 21 business, investment deals boost KSA-Greece ties

    The agreements cover logistics and transportation, renewable energies, manufacturing, environment services, aquaculture, defense, trade, engineering and agriculture.
  • EIG, Q Properties sign gas deal

    EIG will supply gas to Q Properties' Reem Hills project.
  • Jordan’s exports to US rise by six percent in first quarter

    Jordan's trade balance with the United States registered a surplus of JD105 million ($147.85 million) in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest foreign trade statistics. Data released by the Department of Statistics on Sunday noted that the national exports to the United States increased by six percent...
  • Kuwait’s CGC signs deal

    The $125m deal includes engineering works for PAHW.
  • ADNOC awards $946m EPC contract

    The contract awarded to NPCC for the development of Umm Shaif field.
  • NMDC wins $354m contract

    The contract is for the Shamal Development marine works.
  • Morocco offers opportunities for Indian companies to settle and expand: Official

    Morocco can attract big Indian investment due to its talented human resources and an impressive investment climate, said Ashwath Narayan, Minister of Technology of India's Karnataka State. Local media reports said the Indian minister was a part of the meeting involving Director-General of the Moroccan Agency for the Development of...
  • Mosul restaurant brings robot waiters to Iraq

    The robots being used in the restaurant are imported but the installation, applications and their servers are managed by the University of Mosul.
  • ADNOC awards $1.46 billion EPC contracts for Dalma Gas Dev Project

    The two EPC contracts, awarded to National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) and a joint venture (JV) between Técnicas Reunidas and Target Engineering, include the construction of gas conditioning facilities, wellhead topsides, pipelines and umbilicals. Seventy percent of the award value will flow back into the UAE’s economy under ADNOC’s successful...
  • Utico lands Hassyan project deal

    The MoU was signed at the WETEX and Dubai Solar Show.
  • UAE, Egypt explore prospects of greater space cooperation

    The two sides also discussed facilitating new growth partnerships between the public and private sector.
  • UAE launches competition to promote space-related careers

    The competition, called Planet X, has been launched by Emirates Mars Mission in partnership with the Dubai Airshow 2021.
  • Qatar Petroleum begins expansion

    It has awarded an contract to Madrid-based Técnicas Reunidas.
  • ADNOC signs $1bn deals with eight global contractors

    Agreements have been signed for concept and front-end engineering design.
  • Egypt’s exports shot up 54 percent to $282m in June 2021

    Egypt’s exports of engineering products spiked by 54 percent to $282 million in June 2021, compared to $180m in the same month in 2020,
  • Saudi Arabia: NHC launches new training program for engineers

    The initiative, called the Wa’ed program, is aimed at training newly graduated Saudi engineers  It will offer them professional opportunities and help them build skills for the current market Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company has announced that it has launched a training program for both male and female engineering graduates...