Business
Saudi industry ministry launches programme to develop industrial ideas
A two-week initiative with Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University began on October 19.
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Infrastructure
Spain tenders A-3 median barrier upgrades across Cuenca section
The tender lists an estimated value of €401,148.21 excluding VAT and a planned six-month contract.
Infrastructure
A Coruña outer port opens consultation on a proposed storage facility
Maritime Global Services applied for a concession to build a warehouse for port equipment; the notice does not grant it.
Infrastructure
ADIF tenders repairs to the vault and façades at A Coruña station
The estimated value is €1,734,251.14 excluding VAT, with a 16-month contract duration.
Infrastructure
Spain tenders works intended to reopen the M-110 road
The road authority estimates the contract at €644,765.93 excluding VAT, with a three-month duration.
Infrastructure
Spain tenders surface rehabilitation on several N-634 sections in Cantabria
The tender has an estimated value of €9,856,725.72 excluding VAT and a planned duration of 33 months.
Energy
Spain authorizes Tesouro Storage battery hybrid project in As Pontes de García Rodríguez, A Coruña
The Official Gazette published on 2026-10-19 an administrative prior and construction authorization for the Tesouro Storage battery storage module in As Pontes de García Rodríguez, A Coruña. Its installed power is 17.5 MW, and it is to be hybridized with an existing wind facility.
Technology
TDRA holds AI and 6G conference in Abu Dhabi
The two-day 6G MENA conference addressed AI-native networks, spectrum and network integration.
Infrastructure
Mérida station pedestrian-cycle bridge agreement extended for one year
The BOE published on 17 October ADIF’s third amendment and extension to its agreement with Extremadura and Mérida for a pedestrian-cycle bridge over the station tracks.
Agriculture
Food assistance programme flagged off in Katsina
The Renewed Hope Initiative launched its food outreach programme in Katsina State on October 17.
Environment
Saudi center completes native seed dispersal in Al-Jouf rangelands
NCVC says it spread native wild and pasture seeds across grazing areas in Sakaka, Dumat Al-Jandal and Tabarjal.
Economy
Spanish business confidence fell 1.8% in the fourth quarter
The INE’s Business Confidence Indicator, released on 20 October, fell 1.8% in the fourth quarter of 2026 from the previous quarter.