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Trade Arabia
04-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Besix secures LNG jetty contract at Sohar Port
Besix, a specialist in the design and construction of marine infrastructures, has won a significant marine infrastructure project at Sohar Port and Freezone, Oman. The scope includes the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) jetty, comprehensive shore protection, and an advanced drainage network. This marks Besix's return to the Omani market, broadening its current regional activities beyond the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The contract will be executed on a fast-track basis and led solely by Besix, drawing on the company's marine expertise and proven track record in the Sultanate. Past projects include marine works at the Duqm refinery and Sultan Qaboos Port, the seawater intake system in Barka, and earlier developments at Sohar Port itself. Construction is set to begin in summer 2025 and will run for approximately 16 months. The new LNG jetty will form a key part of the infrastructure supporting the Marsa LNG project — the Middle East's first LNG bunkering hub to be fully powered by solar energy. By enabling the safe and efficient transfer of cleaner marine fuel, the jetty plays an important role in supporting the project's broader sustainability objectives. Emile Hoogsteden, CEO, Sohar Port: "Partnering with Besix on this strategic development reinforces our commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions in the region. The new LNG jetty is a cornerstone of the Marsa LNG project, and it exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking infrastructure that positions SOHAR as a leader in green maritime logistics."
Trade Arabia
06-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Miahona achieves financial close for $400m Saudi sewage plant
Miahona, a Saudi pioneer in water and wastewater infrastructure development, has announced that its consortium comprising Besix and Marafiq Company has achieved financial close for the SAR1.5 billion ($400 million) Al Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) coming up in the kingdom. To be developed on a build, own, operate and transfer (BOOT) model, the plant once completed will boast a treatment capacity of 200,000 cu m/day. Miahona has a 45% stake in the consortium. It will also include treated sewage effluent special facilities (TSESF), consisting of 32 km-long Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) transmission system with a capacity of 400,000 cu m/day, a TSE Pumping Station, and TSE storage tanks with a capacity of 200,000 cu m/day. Miahona said the facilities agreements were sealed with the group of financiers comprising Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF), Apicorp and Riyad Bank. The commercial operation of the project will kick off in the fourth quarter of 2026, with the agreement spanning 25 years to guarantee sustained service delivery and effectiveness. -TradeArabia News Service
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
First migrant worker death at Saudi Arabia World Cup stadium
A migrant worker has been killed while working on a new stadium for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Muhammad Arshad, a father-of-three from Pakistan, fell to his death last week during the construction of the Aramco Stadium in the eastern city of Al Khobar. It is the first known migrant worker death linked to the 2034 World Cup, which Fifa awarded to Saudi Arabia at the end of last year after the country's state-owned oil company, Aramco, became its most lucrative sponsor. December's decision was made despite warnings from human rights groups, with Amnesty International saying: 'Migrant workers will face exploitation and many will die.' Details of last week's tragedy were disclosed by Belgian construction multinational Besix Group, a subsidiary of which is one of the main contractors at the stadium. 'A team of three workers was engaged in formwork operations [creating moulds for concrete] at height when the platform they were working on tilted. While all three were equipped with personal fall-arrest systems, one worker was not connected to an anchor point at the time of the incident and fell, sustaining severe injuries,' the company said in a statement. It said that emergency services were immediately called but 'the worker sadly succumbed to his injuries in hospital'. Witnesses were told not to share any photographs or video of the incident. Besix said: 'Out of respect for the victim's family, workers were asked not to share images of the consequences of the tragic accident on social media. Safety is and remains our absolute priority … The authorities are conducting a full inquiry, and we are fully cooperating to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy.' Arshad's father, Muhammad Bashir, told the Guardian: 'We have just fallen from the sky to the ground. The whole family is in a state of shock.' He added of his son's children – three boys aged between seven and two: 'It will have a long-lasting impact on their lives. Arshad's income was their only source of living. We will have to bear their living and educational expenses. We will try to meet their needs. Under Saudi labour law, employers must pay compensation in the event of a death at work. Besix said it had taken steps to support Arshad's family and ensure all payments were 'handled in a timely and respectful manner'. Thousands of migrant workers, mainly from Bangladesh and Pakistan, have been working on the 47,000-seater Aramco Stadium. There were claims last year that those employed there faced similar conditions to those allegedly faced by migrants who helped build the stadia for the last World Cup in Qatar. Besix said it had 'made significant strides' in protecting workers' rights wherever it operated, adding that subcontractors were required to comply with welfare standards that 'encompassed the full spectrum of workers' welfare, from safety and wages to living conditions'. 'Our priority is to ensure that all workers are treated with dignity and fairness,' it added. Aramco said the safety and wellbeing of employees was 'our highest priority'. 'The company follows industry best practices in managing and reporting incidents, including determining the facts, sequence of events and root causes,' it said in a statement. Fifa has been approached for comment. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
First migrant worker death at Saudi Arabia World Cup stadium
A migrant worker has been killed while working on a new stadium for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Muhammad Arshad, a father-of-three from Pakistan, fell to his death last week during the construction of the Aramco Stadium in the eastern city of Al Khobar. It is the first known migrant worker death linked to the 2034 World Cup, which Fifa awarded to Saudi Arabia at the end of last year after the country's state-owned oil company, Aramco, became its most lucrative sponsor. December's decision was made despite warnings from human rights groups, with Amnesty International saying: 'Migrant workers will face exploitation and many will die.' Details of last week's tragedy were disclosed by Belgian construction multinational Besix Group, a subsidiary of which is one of the main contractors at the stadium. 'A team of three workers was engaged in formwork operations [creating moulds for concrete] at height when the platform they were working on tilted. While all three were equipped with personal fall-arrest systems, one worker was not connected to an anchor point at the time of the incident and fell, sustaining severe injuries,' the company said in a statement. It said that emergency services were immediately called but 'the worker sadly succumbed to his injuries in hospital'. Witnesses were told not to share any photographs or video of the incident. Besix said: 'Out of respect for the victim's family, workers were asked not to share images of the consequences of the tragic accident on social media. Safety is and remains our absolute priority … The authorities are conducting a full inquiry, and we are fully cooperating to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy.' Arshad's father, Muhammad Bashir, told the Guardian: 'We have just fallen from the sky to the ground. The whole family is in a state of shock.' He added of his son's children – three boys aged between seven and two: 'It will have a long-lasting impact on their lives. Arshad's income was their only source of living. We will have to bear their living and educational expenses. We will try to meet their needs. Under Saudi labour law, employers must pay compensation in the event of a death at work. Besix said it had taken steps to support Arshad's family and ensure all payments were 'handled in a timely and respectful manner'. Thousands of migrant workers, mainly from Bangladesh and Pakistan, have been working on the 47,000-seater Aramco Stadium. There were claims last year that those employed there faced similar conditions to those allegedly faced by migrants who helped build the stadia for the last World Cup in Qatar. Besix said it had 'made significant strides' in protecting workers' rights wherever it operated, adding that subcontractors were required to comply with welfare standards that 'encompassed the full spectrum of workers' welfare, from safety and wages to living conditions'. 'Our priority is to ensure that all workers are treated with dignity and fairness,' it added. Aramco said the safety and wellbeing of employees was 'our highest priority'. 'The company follows industry best practices in managing and reporting incidents, including determining the facts, sequence of events and root causes,' it said in a statement.
Middle East Eye
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Middle East Eye
Saudi Arabia: Migrant worker dies during World Cup stadium construction
A foreign worker has died while working on a stadium for the 2034 football World Cup in Saudi Arabia, The Guardian reports. According to the British newspaper, which quotes sources knowledgeable with the incident, Pakistani worker Muhammad Arshad fell from an upper level while constructing the Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar on 12 March. His death was confirmed by Belgian construction multinational Besix Group, whose subsidiary is one of the main contractors at the stadium. 'A team of three workers was engaged in formwork operations [creating moulds for concrete] at height when the platform they were working on tilted. While all three were equipped with personal fall-arrest systems, one worker was not connected to an anchor point at the time of the incident and fell, sustaining severe injuries,' the company said in a statement. While emergency services were immediately called, 'the worker sadly succumbed to his injuries in hospital'. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters This marks the first documented death of a migrant worker linked to the 2034 World Cup, which Saudi Arabia was chosen to host. Human rights groups have vehemently expressed their opposition to holding the global tournament in the kingdom in view of its rights record, also warning of the risks migrant workers would face due to the country's poor track record on that subject. The Guardian says workers were called to a meeting following Arshad's death and instructed to delete any video footage of the incident while refraining from talking to anyone about it. Besix says this was done 'out of respect for the victim's family'. At least 274 Kenyan workers dead in Saudi Arabia over past five years Read More » 'Safety is and remains our absolute priority […] The authorities are conducting a full inquiry, and we are fully cooperating to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy,' the company added. Arshad's father, Mohammed Bashir, told The Guardian they have 'just fallen from the sky to the ground. The whole family is in a state of shock'. Arshad was also his three sons' only source of income. A relative in Saudi Arabia informed Bashir that the family would be receiving his son's outstanding salary and benefits. Saudi labour law obliges employers to also pay compensation in the event of a death at work. The Aramco Stadium is one of 11 venues being built ahead of the 2034 World Cup. The 47,000 seater is owned by Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco, Fifa's most lucrative sponsor. A Daily Mail investigation last year found that some migrant workers at the stadium were enduring 'shocking conditions'. The workers said they were saddled with debts due to fees they were forced to pay to enter Saudi Arabia and were housed in grim, cramped rooms while working for 10 hours a day under the 45C summer heat. Besix says they 'made significant strides' in protecting workers' rights, while Aramco says the safety and wellbeing of their employees is 'our highest priority'. 'The company follows industry best practices in managing and reporting incidents, including determining the facts, sequence of events and root causes,' it said in a statement.
