Deepening the Middle East market: From photovoltaic energy to super high-rise buildings, Chinese companies are making a "new round of breakthroughs" in the Middle East

2025-01-16 08:42:15

With the transformation of the global economy and the advancement of green development, more and more Chinese companies have achieved fruitful results in overseas markets, especially in the Middle East. Infrastructure and energy projects continue to emerge in regions such as Abu Dhabi and Dubai, which has not only injected new vitality into local economic development, but also provided valuable opportunities for Chinese companies to expand into the international market. This article will analyze the layout and breakthroughs of Chinese companies in the Middle East market based on several representative projects of China Construction Middle East Company and China Communications First Harbor Engineering Bureau.

CSCEC Middle East: Dual-wheel drive of new energy and infrastructure projects

Recently, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East has won many projects in the UAE market. Firstly, the successful bid for the Abu Dhabi photovoltaic EPC project marks the company's successful entry into the clean energy field. The main contents of the project include the design, procurement, installation, commissioning and operation and maintenance of six independent photovoltaic power stations. The 24-month warranty period will further ensure the long-term stable operation of the project. This is the first time that China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East has undertaken a clean energy project. It is of great strategic significance and demonstrates its technical strength and market expansion potential in the field of renewable energy.

At the same time, China State Construction Middle East Company also won the bid for Dubai's R1013/2F Sindhaga Corridor Upgrade Project (also known as the Dubai Island Cross-Sea Bridge Project). The project involves the construction of a 1,650-meter-long cross-sea bridge. The two-way four-lane design can effectively alleviate the increasingly severe traffic pressure. It is reported that after completion, the bridge will significantly shorten the travel time between Rashid Port and Dubai Island and improve regional traffic efficiency. This winning bid is not only another breakthrough for China Construction Middle East in the field of infrastructure, but also the first time that China Construction has undertaken a cross-sea bridge project in the Middle East, which is of epoch-making significance.

CCCC First Harbor Engineering Company LTD. :

Deeply cultivating the logistics and tourism industries

Similar to the layout of China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East, CCCC First Harbor Engineering Bureau's projects in the UAE also demonstrate its strong competitiveness in the infrastructure field. The Third Company of CCCC First Harbor Engineering Bureau successfully won the bid for the Phase 0 project of design and construction of kitesurfing facilities in North Yas, Abu Dhabi. Located on the north side of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the project mainly builds supporting facilities for a world-class kitesurfing beach, including reclamation projects, revetment projects and soft/hard landscape design, with a construction area of 11,000 square meters. The smooth progress of this project will further enhance Yas Island's tourism appeal and help Abu Dhabi's competitiveness among global tourist destinations.

In addition to tourism and landscape projects, CCCC First Harbor Engineering Bureau also won the bid for the Sinotrans warehouse project in Dubai South Free Trade Zone. The project is located in the South City Free Zone, Dubai's commercial and logistics hub. The construction includes new logistics warehouses, yards, underground pipelines and other infrastructure. The total area of the project is 79,000 square meters, with a total construction area of 52,000 square meters. The construction of this project will not only effectively promote the upgrading of the regional logistics industry, but will also enhance the supply chain efficiency in the Middle East and provide strong support for the international development of the free trade zone.

China Nuclear Industry 22ND Construction Co. ,LTD:

An innovative leap from residential buildings to super high-rise buildings

Chinese companies are also increasingly participating in the UAE's real estate market. The Dubai DAMAC Casa Tower project, which was recently won by CNNC 22 Company, is an important part of its layout in the region. The project is located in the AL SUFOUH area in the core area of Dubai, close to the entrance of Palm Island. It is a super high-rise building integrating residential and commercial facilities. The project building is 194 meters high, includes 49 floors, has a construction area of 98,000 square meters, and plans to build 384 luxury apartments. Once completed, the building will become another landmark building in Dubai, demonstrating the technological innovation and market adaptability of Chinese construction companies in overseas markets.

Chinese companies' layout in the Middle East: facing both challenges and opportunities

In recent years, the continuous expansion of Chinese companies in the Middle East market has undoubtedly demonstrated the global competitiveness of Chinese technology and capital. However, factors such as cultural differences in the Middle East market, complex policies and regulations, and fierce local competition also pose challenges to business expansion. How to smoothly implement projects and win recognition from the local market while ensuring project quality and cost remains an important issue for many companies.

Nevertheless, with the deepening of the "Belt and Road" initiative, Chinese companies will have more opportunities for investment and cooperation in the Middle East. The Middle East governments' emphasis on infrastructure construction and new energy projects has provided Chinese companies with a wealth of cooperation opportunities. At the same time, with the continuous upgrading of Chinese technology and the expansion of its international vision, more and more Chinese companies will be able to gain a larger market share in the Middle East market and promote the common development of the regional economy.

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Deepening the Middle East market: From photovoltaic energy to super high-rise buildings, Chinese companies are making a "new round of breakthroughs" in the Middle East