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Uzbekistan Scales Solar Energy Project With Battery Storage and Grid Links
Uzbekistan Scales Solar Energy Project With Battery Storage and Grid Links Uzbekistan’s renewable energy ambitions are no longer confined to targets on paper or pilot projects tucked away from the realities of national grid operations. With a new US$30 million financing package agreed between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company … Read more…
WEMAG Secures €220m to Accelerate Grid Upgrades in Northern Germany
WEMAG Secures €220m to Accelerate Grid Upgrades in Northern Germany Germany’s energy transition has never been short on ambition, but it’s the infrastructure underneath it all that decides whether progress will be smooth or painful. That’s why a new €220 million financing agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and WEMAG deserves attention well beyond … Read more…
Egypt’s Obelisk Solar Project Secures US$150m EIB Financing
Egypt’s Obelisk Solar Project Secures US$150m EIB Financing Egypt’s energy transition has moved beyond ambition and into execution, with the Obelisk solar photovoltaic project in Qena Governorate emerging as one of the most consequential clean power developments on the African continent. Backed by US$150 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and … Read more…
Kazakhstan’s Almaty Railway Bypass Secures US$300m Financing
Kazakhstan’s Almaty Railway Bypass Secures US$300m Financing Kazakhstan has spent the past decade positioning itself as a practical bridge between East and West, but bridges only matter if they don’t choke at the entrance. Freight volumes don’t wait politely at city limits, and when trains are forced to thread their way through dense urban networks, … Read more…
Leasys and EIB Back EU Zero-Emission Fleets with €600m Finance
Leasys and EIB Back EU Zero-Emission Fleets with €600m Finance Europe’s clean-mobility transition is often discussed in the language of targets, mandates and long-term ambition. But in practice, decarbonising road transport comes down to something far more practical: who can finance the vehicles, deploy them quickly, and keep them in service across multiple markets without … Read more…
DriveWell Fleet Brings Full Telematics to Commercial Motor Insurance
DriveWell Fleet Brings Full Telematics to Commercial Motor Insurance Commercial fleets keep the modern economy moving, yet the insurance industry that underwrites them has often had to price risk with only partial visibility. Underwriters have traditionally relied on claims history, vehicle type, route profiles, and broad fleet characteristics to estimate exposure. That approach has worked … Read more…
CESAR’s 700,000th System Signals a New Era for Machinery Security
CESAR’s 700,000th System Signals a New Era for Machinery Security Machinery theft isn’t a headline-grabbing crime in the way that cash robberies or high-profile cyberattacks might be, but across construction, agriculture, and plant hire it’s a relentless, costly drain. When a machine disappears, the impact rarely stops at the price tag of the equipment itself. … Read more…
Rethinking Foreign Policy – The Case for Tech Diplomacy
Rethinking Foreign Policy – The Case for Tech Diplomacy The drivers of economic growth, innovation, and societal change are no longer solely wealthy nation-states and global institutional actors, but increasingly the technology companies. The so-called “Magnificent Seven”—Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, and Alphabet (Google)—now dominate the global economy redefining tradition… Read more…
Connectivity is Redefining Construction Delivery
Connectivity is Redefining Construction Delivery Construction has always been a business of coordination. Machines, people, materials, and time must align precisely for projects to succeed. Yet even the most carefully planned programmes have long been vulnerable to delays that emerged once work began. Poor visibility, idle assets, and fragmented communication continued to undermine delivery perfor… Read more…
Physical AI and Humanoid Robots Moving From Theory to the Jobsite
Physical AI and Humanoid Robots Moving From Theory to the Jobsite The conversation around artificial intelligence has spent much of the past decade focused on software. Algorithms that can see, predict, recommend and optimise have transformed offices, trading floors and design studios. Yet, for industries rooted in the physical world such as construction, manufacturing, logistics and … Read more…
UESI and ASCE’s Expanding Influence on Underground Infrastructure
UESI and ASCE’s Expanding Influence on Underground Infrastructure Across the world’s expanding cities, much of the most critical infrastructure remains hidden from view. Water, wastewater, energy and telecommunications networks are buried beneath streets, rivers and dense urban districts, quietly sustaining economies and daily life. As urban growth accelerates and legacy systems age, the challenge… Read more…
Saudi Arabia’s Solar Supply Chain Takes a Strategic Leap Forward
Saudi Arabia’s Solar Supply Chain Takes a Strategic Leap Forward The formal incorporation of Nextpower Arabia, a joint venture between U.S.-based Nextpower and Riyadh-headquartered Abunayyan Holding, marks a significant moment for the Middle East and North Africa’s renewable energy ecosystem. More than a corporate milestone, the move reflects a deeper structural shift underway across the … Read more…
Cemex Sets a Benchmark for Climate Transparency in Construction
Cemex Sets a Benchmark for Climate Transparency in Construction The global construction sector sits at the centre of the climate conversation, not by choice but by consequence. Cement alone is responsible for a significant share of industrial carbon emissions worldwide, making producers a focal point for investors, regulators, and policymakers searching for credible progress rather … Read more…
Insta360 Redefines the AI Webcam for Professional Work at CES
Insta360 Redefines the AI Webcam for Professional Work at CES For much of the past decade, webcams have lagged behind the realities of modern work. While construction, infrastructure, and industrial technology sectors have embraced digital twins, remote inspections, and hybrid collaboration, the humble webcam has often remained a weak link, undermining credibility in virtual meetings, … Read more…
EBRD Financing Unlocks Heavy Lift Infrastructure Across Central Asia
EBRD Financing Unlocks Heavy Lift Infrastructure Across Central Asia Across Central Asia, a quiet but decisive shift is under way. Wind farms are rising across open steppe, ports and rail corridors are being upgraded, and the logistics chains that once served only extractive industries are being repurposed for renewable energy and international trade. None of … Read more…
EU Backs Rail Upgrade in Montenegro to Bolster Balkan Connectivity
EU Backs Rail Upgrade in Montenegro to Bolster Balkan Connectivity The European Union has committed a substantial €175.6 million package to reconstruct 39 kilometres of the Bar-Golubovci railway line, a critical segment of Rail Route 4 within the extended Trans-European Transport Network core corridors. This initiative links Belgrade to Montenegro’s Port of Bar, forging a … Read more…
Faraday Future Sets Course for FX Super One and Robotics Growth at CES
Faraday Future Sets Course for FX Super One and Robotics Growth at CES Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. entered 2026 with a clear message to investors, partners, and the wider mobility sector. The California-based company is no longer speaking only about vehicle launches or factory readiness. Instead, it is laying out a broader industrial vision … Read more…
Hyundai Mobis and Boston Dynamics Announce Global Robotics Supply Chain
Hyundai Mobis and Boston Dynamics Announce Global Robotics Supply Chain At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Hyundai Mobis confirmed a strategic collaboration framework with Boston Dynamics that places the company firmly inside the rapidly evolving humanoid robotics supply chain. Under the agreement, Hyundai Mobis will supply actuators for Atlas, Boston Dynamics’s next generation humanoid robot, marking Hyun… Read more…
Greening Riyadh Through Yokogawa Intelligent Urban Control
Greening Riyadh Through Yokogawa Intelligent Urban Control Riyadh is in the middle of a profound transformation, one that places environmental quality and liveability at the heart of urban planning. The Green Riyadh programme, led by the Government of Saudi Arabia, sits firmly within the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to reshape the capital into … Read more…
HMAX by Hitachi Brings AI into Mobility and Social Infrastructure at CES
HMAX by Hitachi Brings AI into Mobility and Social Infrastructure at CES Artificial intelligence has spent much of the past decade proving its worth in digital environments. Data analysis, content generation and decision support have matured quickly, yet the physical world has often lagged behind. Infrastructure systems remain complex, capital intensive and difficult to modernise … Read more…
Bentley Systems Expands Asset Analytics Capabilities with Strategic Acquisitions
Bentley Systems Expands Asset Analytics Capabilities with Strategic Acquisitions Bentley Systems has taken a decisive step to reinforce its position in infrastructure asset intelligence with the acquisition of Talon Aerolytics and the technology and technical expertise of Pointivo. Both transactions were completed in December and are squarely focused on expanding Bentley’s Asset Analytics portfoli… Read more…
BLUETTI Unveils a New Generation of Resilient Power Solutions at CES
BLUETTI Unveils a New Generation of Resilient Power Solutions at CES At CES 2026, BLUETTI arrived with a clear message and a portfolio designed to back it up. Under the banner Innovate for All, the global energy storage specialist unveiled a line-up that speaks directly to the realities of modern living. From increasingly fragile home … Read more…
Rethinking Security and Privacy in the AI Age
Rethinking Security and Privacy in the AI Age Trust has quietly become the foundational infrastructure of artificial intelligence. As AI systems move from novelty to necessity, shaping how people work, communicate and manage their homes, confidence in how these systems behave is no longer optional. It now determines adoption at scale. This reality framed Samsung … Read more…
Greece Digitising Public Property for a True Digital Overhaul
Greece Digitising Public Property for a True Digital Overhaul Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance is moving decisively to modernise the way the state understands, protects and utilises its vast real estate portfolio. Long regarded as fragmented, under-documented and administratively complex, public property management is now being repositioned as a strategic national asset, supported… Read more…
Shengle International Airport Anchors Inner Mongolia on the Air Silk Road
Shengle International Airport Anchors Inner Mongolia on the Air Silk Road Shengle International Airport is no longer a future promise sketched onto planning documents. With the successful on site verification and calibration test flight completed at Hohhot Shengle International Airport in November, Inner Mongolia’s first 4F class airport has formally crossed the threshold from construction … Read more…
Resetting the Clock on West Yorkshire Mass Transit
Resetting the Clock on West Yorkshire Mass Transit West Yorkshire’s long anticipated mass transit scheme has entered a more deliberate phase, with the UK government and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority revising the programme timeline for what is now a £2.5 billion investment. Full completion and the start of passenger services are expected in the … Read more…
Brazil Reopens Consultation for Strategic Port Lease at São Sebastião
Brazil Reopens Consultation for Strategic Port Lease at São Sebastião Brazil’s port sector rarely stands still for long, yet some decisions carry more weight than others. The reopening of public consultation on the leasing of area SSB01 at the Organized Port of São Sebastião sits firmly in that category. Approved by Brazil’s National Waterway Transportation … Read more…
Major Stations, Rail and Systems Contract Opens for Toronto Subway Expansion
Major Stations, Rail and Systems Contract Opens for Toronto Subway Expansion Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have taken a decisive step forward in delivering one of the Greater Toronto Area’s most strategically important transit investments. With the release of a Request for Qualifications for the Stations, Rail and Systems package of the Yonge North Subway Extension, … Read more…
Renewable Energy and Logistics Infrastructure Investments in Kazakhstan
Renewable Energy and Logistics Infrastructure Investments in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan’s push to modernise its energy and logistics backbone has taken a decisive step forward with new financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The multilateral lender has agreed to provide up to €25 million in long term funding to Sarens Kazakhstan, reinforcing the country’s … Read more…
EBRD Investing in a Greener Rail Future for North Macedonia
EBRD Investing in a Greener Rail Future for North Macedonia North Macedonia is taking a decisive step towards a cleaner, more competitive freight transport system. With a €20.9 million sovereign loan approved by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the country is set to modernise its rail sector through the acquisition of new electric … Read more…
Rio Tinto Deepens Partnership with Yinhawangka People in the Pilbara
Rio Tinto Deepens Partnership with Yinhawangka People in the Pilbara Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have taken a significant step in redefining how large-scale mining operates on traditional lands, formalising an Interim Modernised Agreement that signals a shift in both tone and practice. While the agreement is described as interim, its intent is anything … Read more…
Centuri Holdings Expands Utility and Energy Infrastructure Footprint
Centuri Holdings Expands Utility and Energy Infrastructure Footprint Centuri Holdings, Inc. has entered the new year with considerable momentum, securing close to $500 million in new customer awards across North America. For a company operating at the sharp end of utility and energy infrastructure delivery, the announcement signals more than just a healthy order book. … Read more…
EBRD Investment Securing Water and Agriculture in Morocco
EBRD Investment Securing Water and Agriculture in Morocco Water has always shaped Morocco’s agricultural heartlands, but in recent decades the balance has tilted dangerously. Declining rainfall, rising temperatures and relentless pressure on groundwater have left entire regions exposed. Against that backdrop, the third and final phase of the Saïss Water Conservation Programme stands out as … Read more…
Esri’s New Book Outlines Geospatial Intelligence for Safer and Fairer Outcomes
Esri’s New Book Outlines Geospatial Intelligence for Safer and Fairer Outcomes Location has always mattered. What has changed is the precision, accessibility and analytical power now available to interpret it. As climate pressures intensify, conflicts evolve and urban populations expand into vulnerable areas, geospatial intelligence has moved from a specialist discipline to a core capability… Read more…
CraneWorks and Hammar Lift expand Sideloader Solutions across USA
CraneWorks and Hammar Lift expand Sideloader Solutions across USA CraneWorks has taken another deliberate step in reshaping the heavy lifting landscape in North America, announcing a strategic partnership with Hammar Lift Inc, the United States division of Hammar, the global specialist in Sideloader trailers and superstructures. The agreement positions CraneWorks as the U.S. installation, service… Read more…
Investing in Power for Saudi Arabia’s Mountain Economy
Investing in Power for Saudi Arabia’s Mountain Economy High above the Red Sea coast, where the Sarawat Mountains reshape long-held assumptions about Saudi Arabia’s geography, Soudah Peaks is emerging as one of the Kingdom’s most technically demanding destination developments. Rising to 3,015 metres above sea level, the project occupies a rare climatic and geographic position, … Read more…
Sharper Insights for Critical Minerals with Data-Driven Mining
Sharper Insights for Critical Minerals with Data-Driven Mining GeologicAI has taken a decisive step to strengthen its position in the global critical minerals sector with the acquisition of Lumo Analytics, a specialist in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy technology. The move brings together advanced sensing hardware, deep geoscience expertise, and decision-focused analytics at a moment when th… Read more…
Santa’s Smart Logistics
Santa’s Smart Logistics How the North Pole Would Deliver Christmas in the Digital Age Every December, the same question quietly lingers in the background. How could one operation possibly deliver billions of packages, across every continent, in a single night, without missing a deadline? Strip away the folklore and the flying sleigh, and Christmas Eve … Read more…
ADB Expands Finance and Infrastructure Investment in Papua New Guinea
ADB Expands Finance and Infrastructure Investment in Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory. With a rapidly growing population, vast natural resources, and deeply entrenched geographic challenges, the country faces a familiar dilemma across the Pacific region: how to translate economic potential into inclusive, resilient growth. In … Read more…
Poland’s Offshore Wind Ambitions Gain Momentum with EIB Finance
Poland’s Offshore Wind Ambitions Gain Momentum with EIB Finance The European Investment Bank will commit €600 million to the construction of BC-Wind, a 390 MW offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea that is set to become a cornerstone of Poland’s clean energy transition. Once operational, the project is expected to supply electricity to close … Read more…
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