{"id":6607,"date":"2016-12-15T15:13:36","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T13:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/?p=6607"},"modified":"2016-12-15T15:13:36","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T13:13:36","slug":"2016-year-major-projects-bahrain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/2016-year-major-projects-bahrain\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 the year of major projects in Bahrain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Amidst the current shaky economic and financial status, building and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/category\/construction\/\">construction<\/a> sector in Bahrain witnessed <strong>launching a full-raft of large scale projects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This comes as a part of Bahrain Government\u2019s strategy to diversify its sources of income and reduce its dependence on oil revenues.<\/p>\n<p>Rolling out projects of such proportions reflects the government\u2019s intention to carry on the same track of economic development despite the unfavorable conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The launched projects vary in type between hydrocarbon industries, infrastructure, properties and hotels, and manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list showcasing some of <strong>the most significant projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>King Hamad Causeway<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/King_Hamad_Causeway.jpg\" alt=\"King Hamad Causeway\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/King_Hamad_Causeway.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/King_Hamad_Causeway-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Described as a new embodiment of the fraternal relations between Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>The project\u2019s construction value is estimated to hit <strong>$7.2<\/strong> billion, and it\u2019s expected to be completed by <strong>2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Stretching over 25 kms between <strong>Dammam and Bahrain\u2019s Budaiya<\/strong>, the bridge is regarded as an integral part Gulf Transportation Program which will bind all GCC states together.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bapco Refinery Expansion <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Bapco_Refinery_Expansion.jpg\" alt=\"Bapco Refinery Expansion\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Bapco_Refinery_Expansion.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Bapco_Refinery_Expansion-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Construction is underway on developing Bapco\u2019s refinery located in Sitra.<\/p>\n<p>The project aims to boost the\u00a0capacity of Bahrain\u2019s only oil refinery from<strong> 267,000 <\/strong>bpd<strong> to 360,000 <\/strong>bpd<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth mentioning that Bapco is fully owned by Bahrain government and it works in oil extraction, refinement, and distribution.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bahrain International Airport Expansion <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Bahrain_International_Airport_Expansion.jpg\" alt=\"Bahrain International Airport Expansion\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Bahrain_International_Airport_Expansion.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Bahrain_International_Airport_Expansion-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For sake of increasing its annual capacity to 1.4 million passengers, Bahrain has launched a<strong> $1.1 billion<\/strong> expansion project on its only international airport.<\/p>\n<p>Construction and development works are carried out by a joint venture between UAE\u2019s Arabtec and Turkey&#8217;s TAV Construction.<\/p>\n<p>Handing over will take place by <strong>mid-2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The project includes establishing a new terminal, services building, and a new aircraft apron.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gas Terminal <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Gas_Terminal.jpg\" alt=\"Gas Terminal\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Gas_Terminal.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Gas_Terminal-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Construction agreement was signed lately between Bahrain government and a consortium of global companies on establishing a BHD250 million gas terminal.<\/p>\n<p>The project comprises a floating storage unit, \u00a0an offshore gas receiving facility, a subsea gas pipelines, and an onshore gas receiving platform.<\/p>\n<p>The terminal\u2019s initial capacity will be 400 million cubic feet per day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Al Tijaria Tower <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Al_Tijaria_Tower.jpg\" alt=\"Al Tijaria Tower\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Al_Tijaria_Tower.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Al_Tijaria_Tower-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Last November, Al Tijaria Real Estate Development has uncovered its new property gem in Bahrain International Properties Exhibition (Bipex).<\/p>\n<p>A 50-floor residential tower in the heart of Seef district which will carry the company name.<\/p>\n<p>Upon completion, Al Tijaria Tower will be <strong>Bahrain tallest residential building<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The project stands in a strategic location only a few minutes from Bahrain International Airport, King Fahd Causeway, and Bahrain\u2019s top commercial centers like Seef Mall and City Center.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the tower lies in a close proximate to a number of cultural landmarks like Bahrain National Museum.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avenues <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Avenues.jpg\" alt=\"Avenues\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Avenues.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Avenues-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A new commercial and entertainment venture to ensure Bahrain\u2019s place as an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/tourism-success-factors-bahrain\/\"> ultimate touristic destination in GCC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The project includes retail spaces, restaurants, cafes, cinema halls, running tracks, gym, children\u2019s play area, and parking lots.<\/p>\n<p>It spans on a total area of 270 thousand square meters including 75,000 sqm of greenery and a total rental space of 38,000 sqm.<\/p>\n<p>The project stands on only one floor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Saada Muharraq <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Saada_Muharraq.jpg\" alt=\"Saada Muharraq\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Saada_Muharraq.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Saada_Muharraq-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The renovation of Muharraq\u2019s waterfront or \u201cSaada\u201d project is meant to take advantage of the area\u2019s high potential as one of Bahrain\u2019s most significant heritage sites.<\/p>\n<p>As a part of the construction, Muharraq Souq will be revamped and linked to the new waterfront via a walking bridge.<\/p>\n<p>The BHD45 million project includes also a number of communal, commercial, and recreational facilities such as multi-storey parking lot and restaurants area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Al Sidra <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Al_Sidra.jpg\" alt=\"Al Sidra\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Al_Sidra.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Al_Sidra-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Al Sidra is a unique residential community catering an\u00a0<strong>exceptional living experience<\/strong> to clients.<\/p>\n<p>It includes 460 villas with sizes varying between 190 and 220 sqm. Units\u2019 models differ between two-, three-, and four-bedroom villas.<\/p>\n<p>Al Sidra lies in the vicinity of Marassi Al Bahrain project, it comprises significant touristic and recreational facilities including a mall and a hotel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marassi Al Bahrain<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Marassi_Al_Bahrain.jpg\" alt=\"Marassi Al Bahrain\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Marassi_Al_Bahrain.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Marassi_Al_Bahrain-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2016 witnessed also launching another heavyweight project in Diyar Al Muharraq by the name \u201cMarassi Al Bahrain\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>With an investment value of 1BHD billion, the project is carried out by a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills and Diyar Al Muharraq Company.<\/p>\n<p>The first phase sprawls over a <strong>300 m waterfront, it includes 500 residential units<\/strong> along with a number of hospitality and recreational venues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/marassi-al-bahrain-a-new-real-estate-landmark-on-bahrain-soil\/\">Marassi Al Bahrain<\/a> is poised to officially start by the third quarter of 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amidst the current shaky economic and financial status, building and construction sector in Bahrain witnessed launching a full-raft of large scale projects. This comes as a part of Bahrain Government\u2019s strategy to diversify its sources of income and reduce its dependence on oil revenues. Rolling out projects of such proportions reflects the government\u2019s intention to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6625,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[666],"tags":[896,898,608,894,888,886,892,902,890,884,900],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6607"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6607"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6607\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6635,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6607\/revisions\/6635"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}