More contracts to come at Khalifa
After having awarded contracts worth $952m to build the initial phase of Khalifa Port, the government of Abu Dhabi has announced its intention to issue a new round of tenders covering additional construction work.
In all, the port, which will be one of the world’s largest artificial harbours, is estimated to cost $7.62bn.
Phase 1 is due for completion in 2010 and will encompass a working area of 3.4 sq km.