Saudi Arabia Plans to Build Airport Larger Than a Country

L&T subsidiary opens new manufacturing unit in Saudi Arabia

L&T Valves Ltd., a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, established a new manufacturing plant in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, next to the Dammam-Abu Hadriyah Highway. One of Saudi Arabia's main providers of on-off valves is L&T Valves.

The manufacturing facility is being opened with the intention of satisfying the increasing demand from the Middle East. In keeping with Saudi Vision 2030, Anil V. Parab, Whole-time Director and Senior Executive Vice President, Heavy Engineering and L&T Valves, emphasised that the new facility will greatly improve local manufacturing capabilities..

India Shifts Oil Suppliers Amidst Market Dynamics

Amidst the ever-evolving landscape of global oil markets, India, one of the world's largest importers of crude oil, has recently showcased a notable shift in its procurement patterns. According to recent data, India increased its purchases from Russia while decreasing its imports from traditional suppliers like Iraq and Saudi Arabia during the month of April.

This strategic adjustment in procurement reflects India's commitment to diversifying its energy sources and mitigating risks associated with geopolitical tensions and market fluctuations. As India seeks to bolster its energy secur..

Mastek expands partnership with Yanbu Cement

Mastek, a leading digital transformation solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Yanbu Cement Company, a prominent player in the Saudi Arabian cement industry. The extended collaboration aims to leverage Mastek's innovative digital solutions to drive operational efficiency and enhance customer experience for Yanbu Cement.

The partnership between Mastek and Yanbu Cement underscores the growing importance of digital transformation in the cement industry. As the global economy increasingly embraces digital technologies, companies like Yanbu Cement are reco..

Noida Airport to be linked by expressway, rapid rail, and pod taxi

The construction of Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar airport, was in its final stages, and passenger services were expected to begin in October. The airport would be linked by six roads and a rapid rail-cum-metro, in addition to pod taxis.

Upon completion, the Noida airport was projected to be the largest in India and the third in the National Capital Region (NCR) after Delhi airport and Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad.

A 31-km greenfield expressway was being built to connect the airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway at Ballabhgarh.

The National Highway Aut..

Nagpur Airport: Mihan Dream grounded, vantage point lost

Nagpur's unique and strategic central location was once lauded for placing it on the nation's aviation map. It was hailed for its efforts in creating a harmonized air traffic management system with continuous airspace over the city, alongside establishing a centralized cargo hub. However, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is currently mired in apathy and has seemingly vanished from the national radar across various parameters, barely meeting the standards expected of a tier-2 city airport.

The airport, bearing its international tag, serves merely two flights to two foreign de..