Prequalification deadline 11th November, 2000 for construction over four years of 175 km-long Sayhut-Nishtun road project in coastal S E Yemen which includes two tunnels of 994 m and 952 m. Financed by loan from the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development. Omani contractor Desert Line Projects, currently building 550 km of roads in Yemen, urgently seeking fully-equipped tunnelling contractor as partner. For full details and a copy of the prequalification documents contact Abdul Rasheed, dlpro@omantel.net.om November 2000Government investigating procurement of hardrock TBMs for 60 km of highway tunnels. Contact Norman Ahmed Dowaid, uims@y.net.ye 40/01.