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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Oman likely to award Port Sultan Qaboos upgade consultancy in Q4 2025
Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is expected to award the consultancy tender for the upgrade of Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat in the fourth quarter of 2025, a source aware of the details said. The tender, released on 12 June 2025, calls for technical bids by 24 July and commercial bids by 10 August. 'The consultancy services contract for the construction of a breakwater, a fixed quay, and reclamation works at the Port is expected to be awarded in October 2025,' the source said, adding that completion timeline is the first quarter of 2027. As of 23 June 2025, a total of 14 local and international firms had purchased the tender documents. The contract scope includes: Project and contract management services Site assessments covering access, utilities, and environmental and social impact Concept master planning Preparation of EPC tender documents for construction Optional services include managing investment opportunity bids, bid evaluations, design review, and construction supervision. The upgrade project aims to transform Port Sultan Qaboos into a national hub for cruise tourism. (Reporting by Deva Palanisamy; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
OPEC Fund provides $212mln loan to Oman for Khasab-Daba-Lima Road project
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has signed a $212 million loan agreement with Oman to finance the Khasab-Daba-Lima Road Project (Sultan Faisal bin Turki Road) in the Musandam Governorate. The agreement constitutes the second tranche of a total approved loan of $392 million for the project. In October 2024, the Fund had signed a $180 million loan agreement as first tranche in support of the project. The Khasab-Daba-Lima Road Project comprises a two-lane single carriageway asphalt road, spanning approximately 70 km, between the cities of Khasab, Daba, and Lima, facilitating better access to markets and ensuring safer transport of goods and people. (Writing by P Deol; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan reports surge in project spending
Jordan sharply boosted spending on projects in the first four months of 2025 after an increase in revenues, according to the Finance Ministry. The increase boosted overall spending by nearly eight percent to widen the country's fiscal deficit to around 469 million Jordan dinars ($656 million) in the first four months of this year against JOD345 million ($483 million) in the same period of 2024. Revenues grew by about six percent to JOD3,307 million ($4.6 billion) from nearly JOD3,114 million ($$4.3 billion) in the same period, the Ministry said in a report. Actual expenditure rose by around eight percent to JOD3,798 million ($5.3 billion) from about JOD3,520 million ($$4.9 billion) during that period, the report said. The rise followed a surge in capital expenditure of around 34 percent or by around JOD83 million ($116 million) and six percent growth in current spending. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi's DMT expected to award Musaffah road network packages in Q3
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) of Abu Dhabi is expected to award major road infrastructure packages under the Musaffah Industrial Regional Road Network Improvements project in the third quarter of 2025. The design-build tenders for Package 1 and Package 2 were issued on 11 March with a bid submission deadline of 13 June 2025. 'The contract awards are expected in August 2025,' a source aware of the details said. He said Package 1 covers the design and build of improvements along 8th Street in the Musaffah Industrial area with completion targeted for the first quarter of 2027. Package 2 involves the construction and completion of road works along the E30 corridor (IC04 to IC01 with completion scheduled by the third quarter of 2027. (Reporting by Deva Palanisamy; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anoop Menon remembers Kavya Madhavan's father: 'You were such a gentle soul'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor and director Anoop Menon has penned a heartfelt tribute to P. Madhavan , the father of actress Kavya Madhavan , who passed away on Monday at the age of 75. Anoop recalled his cherished memories with Madhavan during the shoot of 'She Taxi' and expressed his deep respect and sorrow via a social media post. 'Can't ever forget the wonderful days' Anoop Menon took to Facebook to share an emotional note along with a picture of Kavya Madhavan with her father. Anoop wrote, 'Adieu Madhavan chetta… can't ever forget the wonderful days with you in Shimla and Coorg for the shoot of 'She Taxi'… you were such a gentle soul... rest in peace.' Anoop Menon's post was soon flooded with comments. One comment read, "Condolences May his soul Rest In Peace." Another one wrote, "Pranamam" A third one wrote, "ആദരാഞ്ജലികൾ." A supportive father and quiet presence P. Madhavan, who was lovingly known as 'Madhavettan' in Malayalam cinema circles, was more than just a businessman—he was a steady pillar in Kavya Madhavan's life. it was her father's unwavering support that helped pave the way for Kavya Madhavan to stardom. She Taxi: Official trailer Though he mostly remained away from the limelight, Madhavan was known to be a kind, soft-spoken man. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo As reported by On Manorama, Madhavan was residing in Chennai along with his daughter Kavya and granddaughter at the time of his passing. His last rites will be performed in Kochi after the arrival of his son, Mithun, from Australia. Meanwhile, Kavya Madhavan and Anoop Menon shared screen space for the comedy entertainer film 'She Taxi'. The movie, which hit the big screens in 2015, was directed by Saji Surendran. Kavya Madhavan played the role of Devyani, and Anoop Menon appeared as Joe Joseph in the comedy entertainer.
