[Saudi Arabia to launch 93 utility infrastructure projects]Saudi Arabia has announced plans to launch 93 projects, mostly related to the development of the kingdom's utility infrastructure, with an investment of $2.26 billion. The projects are primarily aimed at boosting the region's environment, water and agricultural systems, according to senior government officials. They added that they will be implemented by the Brine Conversion Company, the National Water Company and the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Desertification Control in coordination with the Saudi Deputy Minister of Water. Editor/Xing Wentao
In May 2026, China Harbour won the bid for the dredging phase I project of Aktau Port in Kazakhstan. The port is a core hub of the Trans Caspian International Transport Corridor, and the project will dredge the harbor basin to ensure the passage of large ships.Editor/Gao Xue
On May 6, 2026, COSCO Shipping announced the opening of a regular direct route to Libya in Benghazi, with a frequency of once every two weeks. It only takes 25 days from Guangzhou to Benghazi to transport Chinese engineering machinery and other goods.Editor/Gao Xue