INFRASTRUCTURE-

Sharjah is investing AED 107.4 mn into Kalba’s water infrastructure: The Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority plans to revamp water transmission and distribution networks in Kalba city with projects estimated at a total of AED 107.4 mn, Wam reports. The initiative includes a AED 5 mn extension to the city’s new industrial area water network — scheduled to be executed during this month — with a AED 3.7 mn second phase.

More details: Additional projects involve extending the main water line connecting the industrial area to Al Buhaira at AED 5 mn, as well as a new water line to Wadi Al Helo and a pumping station for AED 43.8 mn, also expected to be completed this month. A further AED 50 mn extension to Jabal Aldeem, including lifting stations, is slated for completion in December.

SUSTAINABILITY-

State-owned Aldar Properties rolled out a new incentive program to reward suppliers for sustainable practices, Wam reports. The program evaluates eligible suppliers through a rating system based on sustainability factors, such as recycling rates and carbon emissions intensity. It offers financial incentives, training, recognition, and expedited payments, in addition to extra benefits for contractors participating in the Real Estate Climate Pledge.

TECH-

Zededa launches regional HQ in Abu Dhabi: US-based edge computing solutions firm Zededa opened its Middle East headquarters in Abu Dhabi, according to a company statement. The new office, which includes sales, engineering, and customer support teams, will focus on expanding the company’s client base in the Middle East. The launch comes as Zededa received new investments from Alpha Wave Incubation and Aramco Ventures’ VC fund Prosperity7.

TRANSPORT-

Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded a contract valued at AED 1.5 bn for the Al Fay Street Development Project, according to a statement from the authority. The project will extend from the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and continue to Emirates Road. The scope of the project includes the construction of five key intersections, with 13.5k meters of bridges and 12.9k meters of new roads.

Upon completion, Al Fay Street is expected to accommodate 64.4k vehicles per hour and serve an estimated population and visitor base of 600k individuals in nearby residential and developmental areas.

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