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10 Amazing Places To Visit In Saudi Arabia

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This course is for anyone learning about Saudi Arabia’s history, tourism, and entertainment. The Kingdom boasts a rich history, diverse culture, and a variety of tourism and entertainment options. It covers notable historical sites that include Madain Saleh (Al-Hijr), Diriyah, Masmak Fortress, and Al-Ula. Tourism has recently emerged in Saudi Arabia, with popular destinations such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Abha, and the Red Sea Coast offering a mix of modern and traditional attractions.

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#Aljhali museum stores pieces of the southern heritage, various ancient tools and complete list of their ancestors. A colorful place in Mazma road, one of worthy place to visit in #Asir Commonly selling honey and other native stuffs. . . . . #kbartolo #saudiarabia #visitsaudiarabia #saudiimages #instago #tourism #tourist #instapassport #instatraveling #tambaypegging #theprintswap #abha #aseer #saudiarabia #ksa #iaseeer #explorethearabworld #arabpx #arab360 #visitsa #saudiiiarabia #explorethearabworld #lovinsaudi #saudi_tourist #seesaudi #everydaysaudi #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #instatravelling #travelpics #tourist #wanderer #wanderlust #travelphoto #travelingram #mytravelgram #visiting #travels #travelphotography (at 'Asir Region) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnNkTSVltX7wtnFKVy-2Bt7zsGHPkMvybiDOeY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l1jeb64gej22

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Abha is the capital of Aseer Province and has the 6th largest population in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is famous for being the highest large city of Saudi Arabia at over 2 200 meters, some parts of the city being even around 2 400 meters. With such an altitude it is not surprising that Abha benefits from milder climatic conditions that most the rest of the country with day temperatures ranging from 15°C to 35°C.  What is more unexpected is that while the rest of the country has one rainy season in March and May, Aseer Province enjoys a second one in July and August thanks to the Indian monsoon that reaches the southwest of Saudi Arabia. #saudiarabia #mecca #madinah #hajj #umrah @visitsaudi @madinatjumeirah #abha #arabi #islam #muslim @exploropedia @jeddahaviation @jedda_2030 @bestvacations #travel #mountain #parks #adventure #hill #traveler_lenses #exploreworld #instagram #tourism #beach #trekking #snow @travelandleisureindia (at Saudi Arabia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCBLxPIB0VD/?igshid=1iewgs7plxzbs

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Rijal Almaa
‘Asir, Saudi Arabia In the mountains 45 km (28 mi) from Abha in ‘Asir Region is this imposing town, known as Rijal Almaa. It translates as “The Brightest Men”.
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Houses here were constructed like fortresses, made of stone, clay and wood and are amongst the earliest permanent homes in the country, people previously being mostly nomadic.
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60 of the towers with their white quartz window frames remain, and many are being restored by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) who have submitted the town for UNESCO listing.
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Inside you’ll find bright coloured rooms and museums collecting artefacts from the trade route that used to pass through here, from Yemen to Medina. Credit: Robert Michael Poole

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جولتي في السوده الى ابها. رافقني واستمتع A tour in Al-Soudah Park, Abha

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Abha - Ramadan Saudi Tourism Campaign from Souhail Things on Vimeo.

Director: Souhail Mohammad Dop: Othman Mohammad & Walel Bager Producer: Mansor Al Omairan Line Producer: Maryam Production House: Frame Studios Ad: Asel Mohsen & Naser Alnnmer Art Director: Hasan Alahdal & Kazem Creative Idea: Souhail Mohammad Editor & Colorist: Souhail Mohammad

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JEDDAH: Saudi adventurer Nayef Shukri completed an 800 km journey, taking around 4.6 million steps, from the south of Jeddah to the mountains of Abha on Tuesday. Under the slogan “The Southern Steps,” it was his seventh successful trip on foot across Saudi Arabia. The walk aimed to support Saudi tourism, highlighting the antiquities, heritage, and culture of the western and southern regions, as part of Vision 2030. It began on May 11, 2022 from Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports Complex south of Jeddah, and ended on June 15, with a big reception at the famous Abha Airport Park. Speaking to Arab News upon his arrival, the Saudi adventurer said his journey took the path of the Hijaz Road. He pointed out that he had so far walked over 3,000 km across his previous six trips, and said that his goals focused on inspiring interest in the Kingdom, promoting fitness, and promoting his country’s rich heritage. He said: “This has been the longest adventure so far, bigger than I could ever have imagined. I’ve achieved part of my dream, to walk in the footsteps of history and discover modern Saudi Arabia. “There were times when I wondered what I had let myself in for, but I have discovered so much about this incredible land. The people that live along my path on every trip I took were a true inspiration, and I feel very privileged to have been able to undertake it. “I would love to discover the beauty of other parts of the Kingdom in my next adventures,” he added. In a step that has pushed him to the very edge of his mental and physical limits, the 33-year-old Shukri had to spend much time living off his skills. He battled extreme temperatures in many places on the road, slept wherever he could, and often had to catch his own food. Using his phone, Shukri uploaded videos and blogged about his trip to his followers every day. The adventurer started his first trip from Makkah to Madinah, following in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad, and then took his second from Jeddah to NEOM on foot in 28 days. His third trip from Makkah to Jeddah came in conjunction with the 91st National Day; then he traveled from Jeddah to AlUla on foot for 22 days to attend its cultural and artistic season. Shukri says he is planning another adventure for 2022, but not before a well earned rest.

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This course is for anyone learning about Saudi Arabia’s history, tourism, and entertainment. The Kingdom boasts a rich history, diverse culture, and a variety of tourism and entertainment options. It covers notable historical sites that include Madain Saleh (Al-Hijr), Diriyah, Masmak Fortress, and Al-Ula. Tourism has recently emerged in Saudi Arabia, with popular destinations such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Abha, and the Red Sea Coast offering a mix of modern and traditional attractions.

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Tourism in Saudi Arabia

To enjoy a diverse nature, historical treasures where the ancient history, many cultures, and delicious cuisine, and holy land. All these and other things make the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a destination for millions of tourists worldwide. for religious, environmental, or recreational tourism.

Whether your holiday is long or short, you will enjoy with a host of experiences, adventures, and fun activities. in addition to Saudi Arabia is the first destination for lovers of shopping, food, and sports alike.

Saudi Arabia:

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the largest countries in the Middle East by area, and it is located specifically in the southwest of the Asian continent and forms the largest part of the Arabian Peninsula, with an area of ​​about two million square kilometers.

Money in Saudi Arabia:

The official currency of Saudi Arabia is the Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR).

The Riyal is pegged to the US Dollar at a rate of 3.75 SAR = 1 USD

                                      Where to travel in Saudi Arabia?

Riyadh: The capital that brings together history and modernity.

Best Time to Visit: November - March

A perfect mingle of modernization and traditions, Riyadh is a place that has both historic charms, in addition, sophisticated modern architectural buildings.

Also, it is home to cultural pleasure for all tourists and business travelers alike.

                                                   (Riyadh, 2020)

Places to visit in Riyadh:

 The Edge of the World. It is an unexpected and dramatic geological wonder in Riyadh's rocky desert northwest.

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Heet Cave a fantastic unknown cave in Riyadh. It is a natural swimming pool it is about 40km from Riyadh City. It is well worth visiting for a dip in its deep, beautiful turquoise waters.

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Masmak Fortress is a museum that features a rich collection of artifacts that give insight into the rulers' history and their lifestyles.

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Jeddah: The Bride of the Red Sea.

Best Time to Visit: October - March

Jeddah is often referred to as the Red Sea bride because it includes the most beautiful beaches of Saudi Arabia. Corniche Jeddah is the most famous area. It is a park more than 30 km that embraces the Red Sea waters, with plenty of restaurants, recreational places, and gardens to rest and relax.

 Besides, Jeddah is famous in the Muslim world as the gateway to Makkah, where hundreds of thousands of Muslims land every year to perform the pilgrimage.

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Places to visit in Jeddah:

Historic Jeddah (Al Balad): It is located in the city's center near the Makkah Gate. Historic Jeddah will take you on a journey to the past where It's like an open museum full of valuable historical pieces, besides traditional souks (markets) and delicious foods.

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King Fahd’s Fountain: It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and is considered the longest fountain of its kind in the Guinness World Records world. The fountain is beautiful at night when hundreds of colorful lights light up the arc of water as it rises spectacularly against the night sky.

                                        (King FAHAD'S Fountain, 2021)

Umluj - aka the Saudi Maldives:

Best Time to Visit: January-June

The small coastal town of Umluj boasts one of the most beautiful and peaceful beaches not just in Saudi Arabia but around the world.

 Located are on the country's Red Sea coast. In the northern Tabuk province of Saudi, Umluj is often referred to as the Saudi Maldives.

With beaches of pure white sand, turquoise waters so clear you can see it teeming with beautiful marine life.

                                                      (Umluj, 2021)

Al Ula & Mada'in Saleh:

Best Time to Visit: November-December

Al Ula is one of the oldest cities in the Arabian and home to Mada’in Saleh (Hegra), a UNESCO World Heritage site.

It is rich in historical, geological, geographical significance, the best-known destination in Saudi Arabia.

The most famous place is Mada’in Saleh is A stunning archeological site with impressive architecture from the Nabateans - ancient Arab settlers who inhabited northern Arabia.

You will explore over 110 remarkably well clusters of 2,000-year-old Nabatean tombs. Also, you will Enjoy beautiful golden rock formations at sunset.

                                        (Mada'in Saleh, 2021)

Abha – Highest Large City of Saudi Arabia

Best Time to Visit: February to mid-May and September to November

Abha is the capital of Aseir Province. It is famous for being the highest large city in Saudi Arabia at over 2200 meters. The mountainous Abha region enjoys pleasant weather year-round. Therefore. It is a trendy holiday destination during the summer months due to its beautiful scenery, the famous misty mountain tops, and cooling breezes, in addition to its diverse activities.

                                                  (Abha, 2021)

 References:

Saudi Arabia, .. (2020). Welcome to Saudi Arabia. Retrieved March 15, 2021, from https://www.visitsaudi.com/en

Saudi Arabia, .. (2019). The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. Retrieved March 15, 2021, from https://www.saudiembassy.net/about-saudi-arabia

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Projects awarded during February 2021 in Gulf Countries

Following are the major projects awarded during the month of February 2021 across gulf countries. The declared contracts values reaches approximately $4.5 billion. The projects covers the Renewable energy, Power, Water, Construction and Oil & Gas Sectors.

SWPC awards Yanbu-4 Water Transmission PPP Project

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) announced in a statement that it has signed agreement for the Water transmission pipeline project Yanbu-Rayis under Public-Private Partnership.

The Project has been awarded to the Yanbu-4 IWP consortium – France’s Engie and Saudi Arabia’s Mowah Company, NESMA (read more)

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Siemens awarded $15million 380kV Reactors project in Saudi Arabia

Siemens Company Limited, Saudi Arabia signed an EPC contract for the Installation of 380kV reactors at Hail-3 Substation. The Project location is in Hail, Central region of Saudi Arabia.

The value of signed contract is SAR 57.3 million. (read more)

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Halliburton awarded Digital Solutions contract from Kuwait Oil Company

US based Oil & Gas Service Provider, Halliburton Company announced in a statement that it was awarded a contract from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to collaborate on their digital transformation through the maintenance and expansion of digital solutions for KOC’s North Kuwait Project. (read more)

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Al Bawani, Blumer Lehmann awarded key hotel contracts at TRSDC

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, announced in a statement that it has awarded contracts to Saudi company Al Bawani and Swiss firm Blumer Lehmann to support the development plans and structural work of its luxury hotels and resorts. (read more)

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Petrofac awarded $300m contracts in Oman

Global Oil ang Gas provider, Petrofac announced in a statement that it has been awarded two contracts in Oman.

The Combined value of the contracts is around US$300 million. (read more)

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Hitachi ABB awarded Qatar’s Solar PV Integration Contract

Hitachi ABB Power Grids announced in a statement that it has been awarded a major order that will help Qatar’s national grid increase the integration of renewable energy from the country’s first large-scale solar power generation project – the 800MW Al Kharsaah photovoltaic (PV) power plant. (read more)

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Honeywell awarded automation contract of King Salman maritime complex

Honeywell announced in a  statement that it has been awarded a major contract to supply connected control, telecommunications, safety and security systems for the King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services shipyard being developed by Aramco in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia. (read more)

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Ernst & Young Consortium appointed for Kuwait’s IWPP advisory services

The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) announced in a statement that it was granted the approval of the State Audit Bureau of Kuwait to sign a contract for “Transaction Advisory Services for the Independent Water and Power Producers, IWPP in Kuwait”. (read more)

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Majan Energy signed Exploration deal for Oman’s Habhab Ultra-Heavy Oilfield

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Oman signed a new Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) to develop Block 71, Habhab Ultra-Heavy Oilfield a stretch of 282 square kilometres.

The agreement signed with Oman’s Majan Energy. (read more)

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Veolia awarded packaged biological wastewater treatment units in Kuwait

Veolia Water Technologies Gulf announced in a statement that it was awarded a contract by Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al-Kharafi & Sons (Al-Kharafi) to supply, supervise, install and commission 53 AnoxKaldnesMoving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) packaged sewage wastewater treatment plants in Kuwait. (read more)

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Technip Energies and Chiyoda Awarded a Major LNG Contract

TechnipFMC announced in a statement that CTJV, a joint venture between Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda) and Technip Energies, has been awarded a major Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) contract by Qatar Petroleum for the onshore facilities of the North Field East Project (NFE).

As per the statement, the project value is more than $1 billion. (read more)

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SepcoIII awarded EPC contract of Red Sea utilities Project

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power signed EPC Contract for Red Sea utilities and infrastructure project.

The project has been awarded to China based Construction firm, SepcoIII. Red Sea utility is the first to establish the public-private partnership (PPP) model in Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure construction. (read more)

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Galfar Secured $176.8million contract from PAW Oman

Oman’s Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG announced in a statement that, it has awarded operation and maintenance contract in Oman.

The value of the contract is OMR 68million (USD 176,853,055). (read more)

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Siemens awarded compressors contract in Saudi Arabia

Siemens Energy announced in a statement that it was selected to supply new electric motor driven compressors for Saudi Aramco’s Tanajib Plant facilities.

The company received the order from the Spanish engineering and construction company, Técnicas Reunidas, who was awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the Marjan Onshore Packages 9 and 11 project last year. (read more)

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ADNOC awards exploration block deal to Cosmo

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced in a statement that it has signed an exploration concession agreement, awarding the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 4 .

The agreement signed with Cosmo E&P Albahriya Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan’s Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. (Cosmo). (read more)

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Al-Ahleia awarded $46m contract for distribution substations

Al-Ahleia Switchgear Co. Kuwait signed an EPC contract for the Ring Main 11/0.433kV Distribution Substations.

The value of signed contract is KWD 13,944,000 (USD 46,006,437). (read more)

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Oman’s Global Chemicals awarded $35.8m contract from PAW Oman

Oman’s Global Chemicals & Maintenance Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Barami Group announced in a statement that, it has awarded operation and maintenance contract in Oman.

The value of the contract is OMR 13.8million (USD 35,890,767). (read more)

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Sapura energy awarded Saudi Aramco’s Oil field contract

Malaysia’s Sapura Energy Berhad (Sapura Energy) announced in a statement regarding the contract award from Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco),

As per the statement, the awards include the Purchase Order 59 (CRPO 59) contract from Saudi Aramco, issued under a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) signed with the oil and gas producer.(read more)

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Hutchison Ports secured Jazan Port contract in Saudi Arabia

Hutchison Ports announced in a statement that it had signed an agreement to invest and operate Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries (JCPDI) port in Saudi Arabia.

The agreement signed with The Royal Commission in Jubail and Yanbu, represented by the Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Services Company. (read more)

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Elsewedy Electric awarded $53 million contract for Kuwait’s 400kV Transmission line

Elsewedy Electric announced in a statement that it has signed EPC contract for “Supply and Installation of 400kV Over Head Transmission line for Main Substation Boubyan (Z)”.

The value of signed contract is 16,158,883.500 KWD (1 KWD = 3.29055 USD).(read more)

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Arada awards $100m student housing complex to Intermass

Sharjah developer Arada announced in a statemetnt regarding the award of a contract to build “Nest”, an integrated student housing complex based at its Sharjah megaproject Aljada.

The Project has been awarded to local firm, Intermass Engineering and Contracting Company. The value of signed contract is AED 367 million. (read more)

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Kalpataru Bin Omairah awarded Jafurah Gas Plant 230 kV OHTL

JV of Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (Kalpataru), India and Bin Omairah, Saudi Arabia signs a contract with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for the Construction of 230kV Overhead Transmission line (OHTL) for Jafurah Gas Plant.

The value of signed contract is SAR 116,872,202 (USD 31,165,920) (read more)

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Oman signed a deal for sohar port expansion study

Oman’s SOHAR Port and Freezone signed a Development Agreement with Hutchison Ports Sohar to conduct a study for Sohar Port expansion.

As per the statement, the agreement will see a joint Feasibility Study conducted for the expansion of SOHAR Port alongside the addition of a new container terminal capable of receiving mega-vessels. (read more)

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Contractor appointed for Majid Al Futtaim’s Tilal Al Ghaf

Majid Al Futtaim awarded construction contract of Phases 1, 2 and 3 Elan neighbourhood at Tilal Al Ghaf, the landmark lifestyle destination.

The Project has been awarded to local firm UNEC. The total value of the contract is AED 583 million (USD 158,747,447). (read more)

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China’s Gezhouba awarded $100m housing project in Saudi Arabia

China Energy Construction Gezhouba International Corporation announced in a statement that it has awarded the Al Khamis Garden housing project located in Khamis City, Abha Province, southwestern Saudi Arabia.

The Project was awarded by Saudi real estate developer, El-Safwa Buildings Company Ltd. The value of signed contract is USD100 million. (read more)

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Al Sharif awarded $52.7million Saad Solar PV 380/132kV Substation

Al Sharif Group for Contracting signed a EPC contract for the Construction of Saad Solar PV 380/132kV Substation. The Project location is in Saad, around 85km from Riyadh.

The value of signed contract is SAR 197.7 million (USD 52.7 million). (read more)

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Fichtner appointed as consultant for Saudi Arabia’s Taiba and Qassim IPP

Fichtner GmbH and Co. and (KG) appointed as Technical Consultant for Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)’s  two large gas-fired independent power producer (IPP) projects, which will be located in Taiba and Al-Qassim.

The projects are both scheduled to have a capacity of 3.5GW. (read more)

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CEBARCO awarded $22.9m New System Control Centre Building works

Electricity & Water Authority (EWA), Bahrain awarded the project “Establishment of New System Control Centre (SCC) – Building Works”

The Project was awarded to  Bahrain based construction company, Cebarco Bahrain. The value of the contract is BHD 8.6 million (USD 22.9 million) (read more)

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Sulaiman Al Habib awards $19m contract for structural works of new hospital

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group (HMG) announced in a statement that its board approved awarding and signing the contract of structural works for Maternity and Pediatric Hospital for its subsidiary, Gharb Al-Takhassusi Hospital for Healthcare,

The project awarded to local construction firm, MASAH Construction Company. The value of the contract is SAR 71.04 million. (read more)

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Saipem awarded $1.7b North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Project

Global energy firm, Saipem announced in a statement that it has received a Letter of Award for the development of the North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Project by Qatargas, located offshore of the North-East cost of Qatar peninsula.

The contract value is approximately USD 1.7 billion. (read more)

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Kuwait awards $360m workover rig service contract to Sinopec

Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation, China announced in a statemen that it has signed a workover rig contract in Kuwait.

The value of signed contract is $360 million. (read more)

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Wison Engineering Awarded Gas Processing Project from Saudi Aramco

Wison Engineering announced in a statement that it was awarded an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) lump-sum contract for a gas processing project in Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia.

The project was awarded by Saudi Aramco. (read more)

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Lamprell awarded Saudi Aramco’s Marjan Field LTA Project

UK based Oil & Gas Company, Lamprell announced in a statement that, it has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contract at Marjan Field, Saudi Arabia.

The project was awarded by Saudi Aramco as part of their Long-Term Agreement Programme (LTA). (read more)

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Oman awards $145.6million water treatment project to Suez

France’s, SUEZ  announced in a statement that it has been awarded a Design, Build, Own, Operate and Maintain (DBOOM) contract for the treatment of produced water coming from oil fields located in Rima, about 700 kms South of Muscat, capital of Oman.

The value of the signed contract is around €120 million ($145.6million).(read more)

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Oman’s PDO awards Green Hydrogen study projects

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the largest producer of hydrocarbons in the Sultanate, announced in a statement that it has awarded the feasibility study of developing a ‘green hydrogen’ pilot within its expansive Block 6 license.

The Project was awarded to Belgium based consultancy firm Hinicio. (read more)

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Raissy company awarded $14million 110kV OHTL project

Saudi based construction company, Raissy Trading Company awarded EPC contract for the “Construction of 110kV Overhead Transmission line (OHTL) for interconnection of Al Salam Substation and Bawat Substation” in Madinah region.

The value of signed contract is SAR 52.9 million. (read more)

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Metito awarded Jubail II SWRO Seawater Desalination Plant

Metito announced in a statement that it has awarded design, engineering and procurement of the new Jubail II seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia.

The plant capacity will be 400,000 cu.m/day. (read more)

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MUMBAI HERITAGE WALKS : LIVE THE FORGOTTEN

Mumbai.

“It’s the city of dreams. The city that never sleeps.”

“It’s the city of heavy traffic, potholes, noise and pollution.”

“It’s the financial capital of India, the city with a population equaling the state of Iowa, USA.”

“It’s the Bollywood city. City of sky-scrappers, malls and multiplexes.”

Ask a Mumbaikar, or even an outsider, to describe Mumbai city, and these are some of the common replies you get. Ask them about the Church at Churchgate, about species of trees found in Mumbai, about places where some of the oldest recipes can be relished, about the contemporary art galleries… and most of them would draw a blank.

The reason ? No, not their ignorance. Not their apathy either. In fact, it’s about the glorious past and the rich history of this grand old city having got overshadowed by the modern-day glitz and the glamour, the hustle and bustle, the noise and the cacophony. The historic grandeur still stands, the age-old flavours still exist… there is much more to Mumbai than meets the eye…. What you need is interest, inclination and insight.

Well, those who have the curiosity to see the unseen, the penchant to experience the concealed, the desire to live the forgotten; there are certain Mumbai lovers who, in their own capacity, take you into the nook and corners, into the pockets and parcels of Mumbai where you find the golden heritage of Mumbai still alive.

They take heritage lovers, art lovers, history lovers, nature lovers, foodies and all those who simply want to see Mumbai in different light on, what is commonly called, Heritage Walks and Tours across the length and the breadth of the city.

Low profile in nature but equally rich in substance, these Heritage Walks and Tours are conducted by professionals from fields of diverse fields such as art, architecture, marketing, advertising etc. Preferring to keep away from the limelight, they call their endeavours, an extension of their profession and an expression of their love for the city of Mumbai.

Mumbai as a Heritage City

It’s one thing to go around Mumbai hopping from one location to another, enjoying places of tourist’s interest in a cliched manner, and quite another to have an insightful tour that leaves you enriched and enlightened in the end.

Abha Bahl, a young architect who is also the founder of Bombay Heritage Walks, says, “Mumbai is like an open-air exhibition of myriad heritage styles…. There is colonial heritage. Then there is religious heritage… the old Hindu temple architecture like the Walkeshwar Temple Complex, there are mosques, Portuguese Churches… it also has ancient caves like Karla caves, Mahakali Caves dating from Buddhist period…. There are forts. There are still so many forts existing albeit parts of them… Mahim Fort, Bandra Fort, Sion Fort…. So I think Mumbai is a treasure chest of archaic art, architecture, religion…. All this doesn’t show…. You have to look for it…with a magnifying glass.”

The curators of the walks and the tours are adept in unravelling Mumbai in a manner not to be found in any books, textbooks, tourism sites or blogs. Informative, educative, interesting, fascinating and thought provoking, all at the same time, these Walks and Tours cater to people of varied class, community, religion, age group, preferences and penchants, and come in diverse form and feature ranging from ones that create awareness about Mumbai’s colonial architecture to tasting age-old food recipes to the ones that take you to Asia’s largest slum to viewing traditional and modern art in different light to even meeting people from LGBTQ community!!

Making a Difference by Being Different

In today’s day and age of digitisation, when information is freely and abundantly available everywhere around us, making heritage walks and tours a different experience is a herculean task.

Says Bharat Gothoskar, founder of Khaki Tours, “It’s all about the narration and the connect that you establish with your audience. Add to it the historical facts, stories and trivia, and you have an experience that’s different and simply unforgettable. For example, did you know that the oldest naval dockyard in Asia is right behind the walls of the Lion Gate where a ship was manufactured in the year 1810 called HMS Minden. It was the first European naval ship to be manufactured outside Europe. That’s not all. A man named Francis Scott Key was on this ship which was heading for the battle of Baltimore. An incident on board this ship, HMS Minden, inspired him to write a poem, which later on became the national anthem of United States of America!!”

Innovation is yet another tool that make these walks and tours unique. No Footprints is a company which specialises in walks and tours which are out of the box. Besides catering to people interested in knowing the heritage and ancient traditions prevalent in Mumbai centuries ago, they also cater to people who live in tune with times. The Queer Day Out organised by No Footprints, gives you a chance to meet the LGBTQ community!!

Ask Harshvardhan Tanwar, Co-Founder of No Footprints about why and how of such innovations, and he says, “Me and my partner Isha are from advertising field. So, innovation comes naturally to us. When we started off, we realised that there was a dearth of creativity in heritage walks segment….. Everyone has information and content, but the difference lies in its dissemination. We therefore focus on dissemination of information in all walks and tours….. Moreover, we believe at the centre of everything that we do is community. There is Hindu community, Parsi community, Muslim community, Christian community. Similarly, there is LGBTQ community. That’s how Queer Day Out was born. Or for that matter our tour to the Pubs in Mumbai. It’s not a simple pub tour. It’s entails story of alcohol….. prohibition era etc. We operate in a very different zone you see.”

Painstaking Endeavour

Content gathering, research, referencing, visiting places, talking to people… are the pillars of dissemination. One needs to dig deep to discover intriguing facts, untold stories, and weave it all into the narration to make the experience utmost enriching.

Kruti Garg, Director Conservation at Abha Narain Lambah Associates (ANL), who conducts heritage walks, nature walks, food walks amongst others, says hard work goes behind curating every walk and tour. “There are lot of books written on the history of Mumbai, and then there is online content also. They serve you information in chronological order. What I do is join the dots. If I have read something on page 20, and something related to it is written on page 200, then I connect the two, and incorporate that in my talk...”

“It’s very important to understand that architecture is one of the many ways to see a city. It’s a physical form. But there are so many things which are non-physical, which are intangible. These intangible things are the underlying and invisible force behind the tangible. Without the intangible, tangible wouldn’t exist. So, I study these various aspects and put them together as a whole… not segregate them individually.”

Nishita Zachariah and Alisha Sadikot, the founders of Art Walks Mumbai, which gives insights into the works of art exhibited at art galleries around Mumbai, find their passion to be challenging in a different way. “We do not expect the walkers to have any kind of prior knowledge about art.…..We start with the basics….Talking about the space itself. Each contemporary art gallery differs in objective, differ in layout…. we talk about the space, the background of the artists, and then how those works have come to be…. the process, the concept behind it…. We break it down to make it as simple as it can be for the newbies, who have never been to an art gallery before, as well the experienced. We take people to the street gallery that’s around Jehangir Art Gallery just to show people how a public space differs from a private space, how their mandates are different, how their goals are different.”  

An Informal Sector

It was during the first Kala Ghoda Art and Cultural Festival in Mumbai in the year 1999, that the idea of Mumbai Heritage Walk was mooted. Inspired by its success, many individuals started conducting heritage walks and tours around Mumbai, and today it has become quite a common sight. What started as a passion or an extension of profession for the curators, has now grown into an informal business sector.

However, even after two decades, very few players seem to have given a thought to formally launching themselves in the heritage walk market. Registering their business is not on anybody’s mind. No one gives importance to promoting their walks and tours through mainline media. Everyone seem to be happy in keeping their business informal, and low profile.

“I have never thought in that direction,” says Nishita who has been conducting art walks for the past three years now. “People contact us through our Facebook page or write ups in newspaper or word of mouth. So we have never felt the need to advertise. Again, the thought of turning our service into a brand or launching a company has never crossed our mind. As far as formalising the walks per se is concerned, the closest we would be tour guide. And personally, I don’t know the rules that apply to tour guide. I don’t know whether the government has legislated this area…… I don’t think it will make any difference if we registered our businesses.”

Bharat Gothoskar has a different reason for not publicising his Khaki Tours. “Currently the demand is more than the supply. I am not being able to train as many people as I need to. I am an MBA myself to start with. So it’s not that I don’t want to. I am planning to start with digital advertising. But word of mouth is working enough for me because of the quality of experience that I dish out….. Though Khaki Tours has been around for over a decade, it’s been just two years that I have formally launched Khaki Tours. I look at long term goals. I am creating an organisation which will be known for what it does. I will be doing marketing and advertising at some point in time.”

Walker’s Speak

Shardul Nautiyal, Sr. Correspondent at PharmaBiz, calls himself an ardent fan of Mumbai city. He, along with his family, quite regularly enrols for heritage walks and tours. Says Shardul, “Ever since I have started going on these walks, I have started looking at Mumbai in a different way. It’s not that I haven’t been to Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Khau Galli, Haji Ali Dargah, Chor Bazaar, Dharavi slum, any time. But seeing them through the eyes of the curators, has been a revelation of sorts.”

Echoing his impression is Shaunak Bhatt, an advertising and marketing professional. “I love Mumbai for its vibrancy and effervescence. Though walking doesn’t come to me naturally, couple of years ago I joined my friend n a one hour walk around Ballard Pier. I was so impressed that since then I frequently go for such walks, and take my family members along whenever I can. My perception about the city I love has changed significantly now.”

Shruti Patel, a doctor by profession and settled in USA, was on a visit to Mumbai meet her cousins. “I believe Mumbai is a lot like New York city,” says Shruti. “I have been to Mumbai quite a few times now, but exploring its history and places on foot, I realised it’s quite an underrated city in terms of tourism. The next time I come over I would spend more days here and join more tours to understand this city better.”

Chauhan family is not only a regular on these walks but also encourage others to join them. Says Vipul Chauhan, a stock broker, “When one of my family friend informed me about these walks, I was quiet sceptical about it. But after we attended one such walk, we have started loving the idea. We make it a point to take someone from our family or friend circle along with us on the walks. After all, happiness must be shared, isn’t it?”

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