Tag: Infrastructure
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Welcomes Brookfield Executive Delegation to Advise on Strategic Partnerships
Overview of the Meeting His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, recently met with an executive management delegation from Brookfield Corporation, a global investment management firm known for its extensive portfolio across energy, infrastructure, real estate, and private equity.…
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Hosts Brookfield Executive Delegation in Push for Global Investment
Abu Dhabi Leaders Discuss Global Investment with Brookfield Delegation His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, recently welcomed a high-level executive management delegation from Brookfield Corporation, a global investment manager with interests spanning infrastructure, real estate, and renewable…
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Anthropic and Microsoft Expand AI Data Center Footprint with Multibillion-Dollar Investments
AI’s Physical Backbone: A New Wave of Data Center Construction In a clear signal that the race to build tomorrow’s AI infrastructure is accelerating, Anthropic unveiled a transformative $50 billion plan to expand computing capacity, including new data centers in Texas and New York. The move, announced amid broader industry activity around data-center construction, underscores…
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New Bridge Collapse in Southwest China Sparks Scrutiny of Mountain-Driven Hazards
Overview A newly opened bridge in southwest China partially collapsed after heavy rains and worsening mountain conditions triggered landslides, casting a new light on infrastructure resilience in rugged terrains. The incident occurred on a bridge that had recently opened to traffic but was closed at the time of failure, preventing casualties as debris plunged into…
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China Bridge Collapse: New Southwest Bridge Fails Suddenly
Overview of the Incident A newly opened bridge in China’s southwest has partially collapsed, plunging into the river below. Authorities say worsening mountain conditions triggered landslides that compromised structural integrity, leading to the failure. The bridge had just been opened to traffic, but crucially it was closed at the time, which prevented casualties. What Happened…
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Cabinet Approves Comprehensive Infrastructure Pricing Framework to Curb Costs and Boost Transparency
Introduction: A Bold Step Toward Affordable Public Infrastructure The cabinet’s approval of a Comprehensive Framework for Infrastructure Projects Pricing marks a significant policy shift aimed at reducing cost inflation in public investments. By standardizing how projects are priced, the framework seeks to curb inflated estimates, improve transparency, and deliver better value for money for taxpayers.…
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Kiambu Road Dualling Approved to Ease Nairobi Traffic Congestion
Cabinet Approves Dualling of Kiambu Road The Kenyan government has approved the dualling of a major corridor that connects Nairobi to Kiambu, with the project targeting the 23.5-kilometre stretch from Muthaiga through Kiambu to Ndumberi. The decision, disclosed in a Cabinet brief released on Tuesday, aims to ease chronic traffic congestion and improve mobility for…
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Tanzania Reaffirms Commitment to Major Development Projects Across Key Sectors
Overview: A Broad Commitment to Transformative Projects Dodoma — In a significant show of political resolve, CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a wide array of major development projects across critical sectors of Tanzania’s economy. The party signaled a sustained focus on health, education, water, agriculture, livestock, mining, manufacturing, transport, and…
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Tanzania CCM Commits to Key Projects Across Health, Education, and Energy
Overview: CCM’s Pledge to Deliver on a Broad Development Agenda Dodoma — The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has reaffirmed its commitment to implement a broad slate of national projects spanning critical sectors such as health, education, water, agriculture, livestock, mining, manufacturing, transport, and energy. The pledge underscores the party’s aim to translate policy into…
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What Marcos administration can do to arrest slower economic growth in 2025
Rationale: A slower 2025 growth path demands targeted reforms The Philippines posted a modest 4% GDP expansion in the third quarter, underscoring headwinds that could drag growth lower in 2025. Inflation volatility, elevated interest rates globally, and the need for faster project execution point to a policy mix that goes beyond short-term stimulus. Experts say…