Infrastructure

The Dominican Republic, which is looking to continue to harness the tourism boom so as to drive economic growth, has proven its ability to build quality infrastructure and thus, its future

A small building in the Rawda area of Kuwait brings hope to parents of children with autism. At the Kuwait Center for Autism, 100 children receive special care and assistance to develop their potential, and to help them to understand the world in which we live

Water is an issue on everyone’s lips, and Saudi Arabia has particular challenges in providing sufficient supply for domestic and industrial markets. Soroof Aqua Solutions offers some innovative and forward-thinking solutions

Working in partnership with some of the world’s most prestigious developers and investors, four new cities will be the region’s locations of choice for local and foreign businesses

Anka Mrak Taritaš, Croatia’s Minister of Construction and Physical Planning, outlines the legislative and practical advances taking place to boost the infrastructure in “a modern, open state that can guarantee stability in the region” that are being designed to simplify procedures as much as possible and ease market entrance for foreign investors. The Ministry-sponsored International Conference on Croatian Real Estate Market that will be held in Zagreb at the beginning of April 2013, and soon thereafter in London, will provide an ideal opportunity for closer cooperation between Croatian and British constructors and investors looking to take advantage of the more streamlined sector

Most of Aruba’s visitors enjoy the convenience of air travel by flying into Aruba’s state-of-the-art Reina Beatrix International Airport

One of Aruba’s most dynamic businesses, S.E.L. Maduro & Sons is celebrating more than 175 years of expertise

Health summit will raise awareness and prompt action to combat obesity “epidemic”

Plans to introduce e-medicine and m-health are among innovations in the island’s healthcare

Guayaquil authorities are searching for foreign investors to help construct the new international deepwater port, the containers exchange and the new Guayaquil ecological industrial zone that it is planned for Posorja

Guayaquil is one of the cities with the most growth in the use and access to telecommunication, information and communication tools in Ecuador. The aim is to turn Guayaquil into a digital city

Mucho Lote 2

Mucho Lote 2

The real estate company heads projects of the highest quality throughout Ecuador: Ciudad del Río in Guayaquil, Ciudad del Sol in Machala, and Ciudad del Mar in Manta

World Report meets with Galsan Narangerel, Executive Director of Monroad, to discuss Mongolia’s plans to build more roads to better connect the provinces

The Ranj Group has become one of the largest companies in Iraq, and is involved in some exciting developments in Kurdistan

The Nigerian Ports Authority is working to upgrade port infrastructure, expand facilities and improve security

NIMASA (Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency) aims to create the perfect environment for the foreign private sector through transparency, accountability, guarantees and attractive profits

Isaac Jolapamo, President of ISAN, highlights the need for more technical assistance and financing from abroad

Mr. Habib Abdullahi, Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, says his country is like “a sleeping giant,” whose economy has an enormous potential beyond just the oil and gas sectors. But in order to realize that potential, there must be an uninterrupted flow of goods and services to and from the country, for which an efficient port system is a must

Infrastructure is the key to the future in Nigeria and this indigenous firm has quickly become a market leader, benefiting both government and community

Located in the Onne Oil and Gas Free Zone, West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) caters to the greater Port Harcourt area and eastern Nigeria, including the local lucrative oil industry

A new free trade zone is being created around the only facility for deep-draught shipping between Spain and South Africa

Anyone interested in Nigeria becoming a prominent maritime nation should have faith in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)

Top marine support and transportation services available in every energy region in the world

By 2016, the Qatari government will have spent upwards of EUR 176 billion on new infrastructure and construction projects

United World talks to H.E. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Salem Al-Futaisi, Minister of Transport & Communications, Sultanate of Oman, about the billions being spent on infrastructure projects throughout Oman

Heavy investment in intranational highways and roads and a GCC rail network are all under way

Six new airports are currently being developed in Oman including the Muscat International Airoport (MIA) considered to be the largest civil engineering project ever undertaken in the history of the country

Nigerian President Goodluck E. Jonathan visits Akwa Ibom State, the future ‘Dubai of Africa’

In February 2010, Kuwaiti lawmakers and the administration put aside their differences long enough to agree that the country was in sore need of an extreme infrastructure makeover

According to the World Health Organization, 347 million people worldwide have diabetes. In the Gulf area, the incidence of this chronic disease is high and growing

Flagship new developments and major upgrades of existing infrastructure are gaining ground

AG&P Chairman Joseph Sigelman has built and transformed start-ups in Latin America and India into large corporations, creating thousands of jobs. In 2010, he turned his attention to the Philippines – one of the fastest growing emerging economies in Southeast Asia.

Public-private partnerships will help make massive plans for new and upgraded infrastructure a reality

Multidisciplinary company Albo Aruba boasts the best expertise in Aruba’s construction sector.

Minister of Health and Sports Richard Visser is spearheading a drive to improve the health of the Aruban people, combating obesity and drug addiction and improving medical facilities

New radiotherapy service will mean cancer patients will no longer have to travel abroad for treatment

Built more than 50 years ago, Guayaquil’s maritime gateway accounts for 70% of all foreign commerce in the country and is key for the tourism industry

The José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport has been recognized as the best in its category of terminals that receive between 2 and 5 million passengers per year

Mucho Lote 2 is the third phase of a program for 140,000 local people that does not affect public spending programs. It is financed through the private sector that, together with the Municipality of Guayaquil, uses its skills and creativity to unite in the service of the people

Mucho Lote 2

The new Guayaquil is a global reference in sustainable development, thanks to an ambitious urban regeneration project

Since 2001, this foundation has completely transformed Guayaquil with its urban projects and turned the city into an international tourism destination on the same level as Quito and Cuenca

Kurdistan's outstanding economic growth has been driven principally by oil revenues, a secure investment environment and a construction boom

Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, Governor of Nigeria´s Kaduna State, was interviewed by United World -our international press agency operating in exclusive partnership with USA Today- shortly before an accident that ended his life. Yakowa - passionate, enduring, committed and with an unmistakeable smile- worked until the end to develop a stronger and better international image for Kaduna state, also known as the ‘Centre of Learning.’

NIMASA is committed to the enthronement of best practices in the provision of maritime services

For one of Nigeria’s leading shipping services companies, training is key, as are the expansion of port facilities and improved access to funding

Even though the aviation sector in Nigeria is going through difficult times, luxury fixed-base operators like EAN are turning around the concept of air travel in Nigeria and beyond

The Saudi Chemical Company has been growing by 16% a year since 2006, expanding its activities in the pharmaceutical and the explosives business. General Manager, Dr. Mohammed Saud Al-Badr talks to United World about the company and it sector

The window of opportunity at Onne is currently wide open, but it won't be forever

The rapid development of infrastructure in the state of Akwa Ibom is encouraging for international investors

The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping encourages dialogue between local and foreign players to improve the skills of Nigerians, promote partnerships and increase Nigerian participation

The successful, fair, sustainable development of an economy relies on pioneering homegrown talent being able to thrive

Aero Contractors Nigeria is the oldest enterprise in Nigeria and its first registered aviation company. It is also the biggest airline in the domestic market. As Aero looks to become Nigeria's regional hub for aviation, it works with advantages of market leadership, geography, and a catchment area of Africa's largest population

The 2022 FIFA World Cup construction spend will likely benefit Qatar Building Company (QBC), the market leader

From ports and roads to airports and railways, Oman is developing a world-class infrastructure to further enhance the social and economic development of the country

Air transport in Oman plays a key role in the country's development strategy and is vital to encouraging the growth of a vibrant tourism industry

The new town of Duqm with a special economic zone at its core should generate substantial growth in the central region of Oman as it takes shape over the next two decades

Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi, General Director of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), speaks with Upper Reach about the importance of private sector involvement and the growing number of local human resources in the shipping sector