AL FUTTAIM Engineering MEP division has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) works for the Etihad Rail project.

The multi-million-dirham contract was awarded by Saipem, the main contractor for the project, and will see Al Futtaim provide HVAC works for depots, track and line side alignment facilities at Mirfah in Abu Dhabi.

“We are honoured to be awarded this prestigious contract,” said Murali S, acting managing director of Al Futtaim Engineering. “Once complete, the rail project is expected to significantly boost the economy and we are proud to participate in the development of
the country.”

He continued: “The Etihad Rail contract underlines Al Futtaim Engineering’s expertise in major infrastructure projects in the country after having previously successfully delivered the Dubai Metro project and presently executing the Dubai Tram project.”

Etihad Rail is the master developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network. Its $10.89-billion 1,200-km network will connect urban and remote communities throughout the country. The network will also form a vital part of the GCC railway network, linking the UAE to Saudi Arabia via Ghweifat in the west and Oman via Al Ain in the east.