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Abu Dhabi unveils capital district plans
19 Apr 09, Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council unveiled plans for the capital city at the Cityscape Abu Dhabi exhibition on Sunday.
Miyahuna to rehabilitate capital's water networks
19 Apr 09, The Jordan Times
The Jordan Water Company (Miyahuna) will start to rehabilitate the capital's water networks this year under a 17-million-euro project to reduce water loss and prepare the pipelines for the Disi Water Conveyance Project
Qatar, Saudi link up to power grid
19 Apr 09, The Peninsula
The first phase of GCC Interconnection Grid Project was successfully launched with electricity transmitting between Qatar and Saudi Arabia borders
Egypt to invest 16bln pounds in power
17 Apr 09, KUNA
Egypt has earmarked almost 16 billion pounds for investment in Electricity for the FY 2009-2010, Minister of Electricity Hassan Yunis said.
Mideast recovery to start by early 2010 - analyst
16 Apr 09, Arabian Business
The Middle East will recover from the economic downturn quicker than other regions, a US corporate strategist expert has claimed.
Kuwait: MEW rationalization campaign saved KD100million last year
15 Apr 09, Kuwait Times
The Ministry of Electricity and Water’s (MEW) electricity and water rationalizing campaign run in 2007 and 2008 saved KD 100 million last year by decreasing electricity consumption levels.
Oman: Municipal projects in Al Wusta Region
15 Apr 09, Oman Daily Observer
The Regional Municipalities and Water Resources Ministry is currently implementing a number of service projects in different wilayats of Al Wusta Region.
UAE minister predicts economic growth in H2 2009
15 Apr 09, Arabian Business
The UAE economy is expected to grow in the latter half of this year with better growth prospects next year, its economy minister said on Wednesday.
Japan signs nuclear energy deal with Jordan
14 Apr 09, Middle East Times
Japan agreed to provide Jordan with support for its nuclear energy programme as the Middle East state plans to launch its first atomic power plant in 2017, officials said.
NWC plans specialized wastewater company
14 Apr 09, The Saudi Gazette
The National Water Company (NWC) is planning to form a specialized company to undertake the sales and marketing of treated wastewater, said Loay A. Al-Musallam, CEO of the company.
Saudi Arabia: Al-Jouf Governor says utility services in region given a boost
13 Apr 09, Arab News
The prince laid the foundation stones for a 500,000 cubic meter dam in Al-Moatadil and another dam with a capacity to hold 1.2 million cubic meters of water in Zaloum. The combined cost of the two projects is estimated at SR14 million.
Moves to stabilise economy - working
13 Apr 09, Gulf News
The worst period for the UAE economy is over and the steps taken by the government to create a sense of stability are positive, Minister of Economy Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri said on Monday.
Kuwait says good time to invest in energy
13 Apr 09, Arabian Business
Now is a good time to invest in energy projects due to a decline in the cost of construction and raw materials, a member of Kuwait's Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) told state news agency KUNA.
UAE weathers global financial storm - FCCI
12 Apr 09, Gulf News
The UAE economy navigated safely and confidently through the rough sea of the 2008 global financial crisis which rocked most of the world economies, according to a report by the UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI)
Kuwait close to deal to import Qatar power
12 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Kuwait plans to sign a deal to import electricity from Qatar next week to cover possible power shortages until 2010, Kuwait’s electricity and water minister was quoted as saying on Saturday by state news agency KUNA. Nabil bin Salama plans to meet his Qatari counterpart on April 19 and 20.
Power plants drive new construction projects
11 Apr 09, The National
From Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, power plants are becoming the Gulf’s new symbols of growth as the region’s development focus shifts from soaring towers to infrastructure.
Blueprint for safe nuclear power
10 Apr 09, The National
One of the most noteworthy aspects of the UAE’s civilian nuclear power project is the steady rate of progress since its launch last year. On Wednesday it moved another step forward with an agreement signed in Vienna that provides for inspection and oversight of nuclear facilities by the International Atomic Energy Agency
UAE signs deal with IAEA on nuclear safeguards
09 Apr 09, Gulf News
The UAE and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday signed an Additional Protocol to the safeguards agreement between the Agency and the UAE government, establishing a procedure for inspections of nuclear facilities and operations.
Iraq to build its biggest port with private investment
09 Apr 09, KUNA
The ministry will determine the project’s needs, including roads, electricity, water, railway and services in coordination with other specialized ministries
Al Ain Draws up High Speed Rail Network Blueprint
09 Apr 09, Khaleej Times
Sustainability is a key theme of the plan and it envisages of a range of components like renewable energy, water conservation and public transportation initiatives in Al Ain.
Sharjah building new sewage plant in Al Saja'a industrial area
08 Apr 09, Gulf News
To divert sewage tankers away from the city and reduce traffic congestion, the municipality on Wednesday announced that a new sewage plant will open at Al Saja’a industrial area by 2012.
Abu Dhabi pursues gas projects despite crisis
08 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi is pumping nearly $10 billion (Dh37bn) into projects to expand its gas output capacity despite plans by several Middle East nations to shelve key hydrocarbon projects because of the global financial turmoil.
RAK power plant to start next week
08 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Ras Al Khaimah’s new 84-megawatt Al Ghail Power Plant will start commercial production next week and will meet the energy needs of companies located at the Al Ghail Industrial Park.
Federal Law Mooted to Protect Water
08 Apr 09, Khaleej Times
The Ministry of Environment and Water is preparing a federal draft law to protect and conserve water resources.
Nuclear power will bring the energy revolution to UAE
07 Apr 09, The National
In the Emirates, the nuclear industry has an opportunity for a new beginning. If the Government decides to go ahead with its civilian atomic energy programme, it will be the first in the world, apart from the Nordic countries, to do so without an associated weapons programme
Rakeen completes reclamation of $1bn RAK project
07 Apr 09, Gulf News
Rakeen, the real estate development arm of the Ras Al Khaimah government, on Monday said it had recently completed reclamation work on the $1bn Al Marjan island project – the first manmade island in the emirate
Kahramaa inaugurates electricity emergency centre at Industrial Area
07 Apr 09, The Peninsula
Qatar Electricity & Water Corporatioon (Kahramaa) inaugurated a new electricity emergency centre at the industrial area. The centre is meant to ensure uninterrupted and stable electric current and high quality electricity services to the consumers
UAE poised to lead clean energy drive
06 Apr 09, Gulf News
The UAE is receiving encouraging feedback on its pursuit to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi.
IDB allocates USD133million for electricity project in Syria
05 Apr 09, KUNA
The Islamic Development Bank approved on Sunday financing a second phase of Deir Ali electric power project in Syria with USD 133 million.
UAE makes bid to host IRENA in Abu Dhabi
04 Apr 09, Gulf News
UAE ambassador to Australia Dr Saeed Mohammad Al Shamsi, has conveyed a message from Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister, to Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith, on the UAE international lobby to host the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi.
Oman explores potential for major solar power project
04 Apr 09, Oman Daily Observer
Signaling its commitment to the pursuit of renewables in supplementing the nation’s burgeoning energy needs, the government has unveiled plans for a major solar power plant in the Sultanate
Tender for three wind power plants to be floated this year
03 Apr 09, The Jordan Times
The Ministry of Energy is looking to launch a tender for three wind energy plants across the southern region by the end of the year.
Kingdom increasing pace of renewable energy development
02 Apr 09, The Jordan Times
Jordan is expected to achieve part of the National Energy Strategy ahead of schedule, moving it one step closer to becoming a regional leader in renewable energies, a senior energy official said on Wednesday.
Energy plans revealed for $3bn Bahrain Harbour
02 Apr 09, Arabian Business
Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) has announced that construction of a second substation, dedicated to providing electricity to its $3bn Bahrain Financial Harbour Project, will start this month.
Work on Haya's wastewater project going on in full swing
02 Apr 09, Oman Daily Observer
Work on Haya’s wastewater project is going on in full swing in Al Ghubra and Athaiba areas, where the work has reached advanced stages and the entire project is expected to be complete by the end of this year
GCC not to cut spending on power infrastructure
01 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The GCC is not expected to decrease its spending on power infrastructure due to the continuous increase in electricity demand.
UAE least affected by crisis - Sheikh Mohammed
01 Apr 09, Arabian Business
The UAE was one of the least affected countries in the world by the economic crisis, and would use the situation as an opportunity to become stronger, according to the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Oman looks to alternative fuel for power projects
31 Mar 09, Arabian Business
Oman is looking for alternative fuel for its planned power projects because its gas production cannot meet rising demand, state-owned Qatar Power and Water procurement Co (OPWP) said on Tuesday.
Gulf-wide electricity grid ready by May 2010 - official
31 Mar 09, Arabian Business
A regional Gulf Arab electricity grid costing $1.4bn will begin full operation in May 2010, a top official of the regional authority in charge of the link-up said on Monday.
Saudi plans to split up state electric company
30 Mar 09, Reuters
Saudi Arabia plans to carve out four independent power generation companies from Saudi Electricity Co (SEC) to encourage more competition, a senior regulatory official said on Monday.
New factory to reduce power cable imports
30 Mar 09, Gulf News
The utility providers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai have formed a Dh500-million joint venture with cable manufacturer Ducab to set up a new factory that will offer substitutes to the country’s imports of high-voltage cables used in electricity transmission lines.
16 water projects finalized in Wassit
28 Mar 09, Aswat Aliraq
The Wassit Water Department finalized on Saturday 16 projects at a total cost of 8.870 billion Iraqi dinars (roughly $7.400 million), according to a local official.
GCC's economy will be worth $2tn by 2020 - report
27 Mar 09, Arabian Business
The combined economies of the Gulf region will be worth $2 trillion by 2020 but it will face tougher competition to attract a skilled expat workforce, according to a new report.
UAE GDP grew by 7.4% in 2008
26 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, said preliminary indicators of UAE's economic performance during 2008 have shown the effect of the international crisis on aggregate constituents of the national economy was relative and minimal.
New projects to raise quality of life in Jeddah
25 Mar 09, Arab News
The mayor gave a presentation about the projects that are currently under way, including road projects, lighting, asphalting, water drainage systems
Nationwide water supply needed
25 Mar 09, Gulf News
The UAE stands in urgent need of water and electricity networks that cover the whole country and would be able to move fresh water and power round the country to where it is needed.
Dh5bn plan for Khalifa City A approved
23 Mar 09, The National
A Dh5 billion project to expand and redevelop Khalifa City A was approved yesterday by the Urban Planning Council, allowing construction to begin.
Taqa pays $320m for power assets
22 Mar 09, The National
Abu Dhabi National Energy will pay US$320 million (Dh1.17 billion) to acquire power plants and electricity transmission lines in the Caribbean, it said today.
Abu Dhabi warns of potential water shortage
22 Mar 09, Arabian Business
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of EAD (Environmental Agency of Dubai) says the Emirate's groundwater supply has fallen by 18% since 2003.
A focused approach
18 Mar 09, Gulf News
With a population growing by 7 percent per annum, and a determination to diversify the emirate’s economy, Abu Dhabi is one of the world’s most dynamic cities. It is an attractive destination for business and tourists alike, with a long-term, considered approach to development.
Combined GCC economy will top $2tr by 2020
18 Mar 09, Gulf News
The economies of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will reach an aggregate $2trillion (Dh7.3 trillion) by 2020, according to a new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
SR 283 Million Power Station and Landscaping Contracts Signed
17 Mar 09, FANA
The first contract which amounts to SR 201 million is concerned with design and setting up a power station in Jubail Industrial City. The contract will be implemented within two-and-a-half years.
GCC economies to outpace developed markets in 2009
17 Mar 09, AME Info
Emerging markets will continue to grow at a faster pace than developed markets in 2009, says a senior global strategist at one of the world's largest investment and asset management companies.
Key highway project right on track
17 Mar 09, The National
The Saadiyat link needed for a major motorway that will dramatically reduce the time it takes to travel downtown from Abu Dhabi International Airport will be ready by Sept 1. Four substations and main power plant, sewage facilities, telecommunications, cable and a 30km portable water network with a ground storage tank and pump station that is halfway to completion form a complex grid providing services to the island.
UAE is up to the Global Challenge
16 Mar 09, Khaleej Times
The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has said that the impact of the current global financial crisis on the national economy of the United Arab Emirates has been misunderstood and exaggerated. He has expressed confidence in the ability of the UAE’s financial and economic institutions to address the issues and safeguard the country’s status and reputation as a centre for investment, both regional and international.
Gulf Economies proving resilient
15 Mar 09, Gulf News
There is growing agreement among observers that economic growth in the UAE and the wider Gulf region will continue at a faster pace in 2009 compared to the more developed economies.
Kuwait to work with France on nuclear energy
14 Mar 09, Arabian Business
Kuwait will cooperate with France in the field of nuclear power, the deputy prime minister of the Gulf Nation said on Friday
GCC grid to ensure stable power supply
13 Mar 09, The Peninsula
DOHA: The Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Industry, H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah yesterday signed the general agreement of GCC Power Interconnection grid
Green light given to Abu Dhabi masterplans
12 Mar 09, Arabian Business
Three master development plans slated to help transform Abu Dhabi into a major international hub have been given the green light by members of the Urban Planning Council.
GCC is 'perfect' to build a nuclear power plant
12 Mar 09, Gulf in the Media
The Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC, is a perfect place to build a nuclear power plant, Lady Barbara Judge, Chairman of the UK Atomic Energy Authority said yesterday.
Capital begins to take shape
12 Mar 09, The National
The development of the Capital District will lessen the burden of traffic on Abu Dhabi island and help cement the identity of the country
Bahrain signs up to $1.2bn GCC power project
12 Mar 09, Arabian Business
Bahrain has followed Saudi Arabia in signing up to an agreement to establish a GCC-wide power grid. The deal will allow Bahrain to exchange power with other member countries once the first phase of the grid goes live in May, officials said.
Top 10 Abu Dhabi projects worth $208 billion
09 Mar 09, Arabian Business
The 10 biggest development projects underway to transform Abu Dhabi are worth more than $208 billion, new research revealed on Monday.
Jordan Ministry studying establishment of five new dams
09 Mar 09, MENAFN
The Ministry of Water and Irrigation is currently studying the establishment of five new dams in various parts of the country with a total capacity of 15.1 million cubic metres (MCM) of water for drinking and irrigation purposes.
Iraq Power Plant Near Completion
09 Mar 09, Iran Daily
Iran plans to send its biggest consignment of equipment to Iraq to help build a power plant near Baghdad’s Sadr City
UAE tops GCC in foreign investment
05 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Sixty per cent of the foreign investment flowing into the GCC last valued at $20 billion (Dh73.4bn), was bagged by the UAE, said a top official at the Ministry of Economy (MoE) yesterday.
350 million ID for new substation in Sulaimaniya
03 Mar 09, Aswat Aliraq
Sulaimaniya provincial council allocated 350 million Iraqi Dinars (ID) to construct a step-down electricity substation in Qoroto district, a member of the council said yesterday.
Iran sole center producing wind turbine in Mideast
03 Mar 09, Aswat Aliraq
Due to its geographical location, Ardebil province has the capacity for installing wind turbines to produce some 500 megawatts of electricity.
Jordan, Russia sign nuclear agreement
03 Mar 09, Khaleej Times
Jordan and Russia on Thursday signed a preliminary agreement on cooperation in the production of nuclear energy, the president of the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC), Khaled Toukan said.
Abu Dhabi Economic Forum says UAE economy to pick up next year
02 Mar 09, Gulf News
A top official has predicted that the UAE's economic growth will pick up next year and investments will remain strong.
Abu Dhabi may fine tune 5 year plan
02 Mar 09, The National
The global slowdown could prompt adjustments in Abu Dhabi’s economic plans for the next five years, but it will not cause any modification of the emirate’s plan to diversify and expand its economy in the long run, a government official says.
Sudan largest dam opens tomorrow, Kuwait's financial aid worth $216mn
02 Mar 09, KUNA
Sudan is gearing up for the opening of its largest development project in Tuesday, the Merwe Hydroelectric dam which was worth in total USD two billions, and Kuwait Fund for Arabic Economic Development (KFAED) helped in loans with a fund totaling USD 217mn.
Iran-Syria-Turkey-Iraq power network to be formed
02 Mar 09, Tehran Times
Iran’s energy minister here on Saturday announced that a quadripartite electricity network will be formed among Iran, Syria, Iraq, and Turkey.
UAE plans to execute projects worth $918bn - IMF
02 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The UAE has plans to carry out projects worth a staggering $918 billion (Dh3.36 trillion) in oil and gas, petrochemicals, real estate, industry and other sectors, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Private sector surges 12.4 per cent in 2008
02 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The UAE private sector performed well in 2008 as it surged by more than 12 per cent benefitting from a sharp business upswing, semi-official figures showed yesterday.
Demand for electricity to increase 6%
02 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Overall demand growth for electricity will "average six per cent" in the 2009-2020 period, with supply struggling to meet demand in peak periods toward 2010
$30Billion in Projects Underway in Bahrain
02 Mar 09, Khaleej Times
More than $30 billion worth of major projects in property, infrastructure and other industries are underway, in spite of the global financial crisis
Water purification station in Amara
01 Mar 09, Aswat Aliraq
A local company finalized the construction of a water purification station in central Al- Amara city at a cost of 525 million Iraqi Dinars ($450,000), according to an official from the Missan Water Department on Sunday.
Ajman Sewerage about to complete the installation of the new sewerage network
01 Mar 09, AME Info
Ajman Sewerage (Private) Company Limited announced the imminent end of the works concerning the laying of lines and pipes for the first phase of the sewerage network in the Emirate of Ajman.
Jordan, Russia ink N-accord
28 Feb 09, Arab News
Jordan and Russia yesterday initialed an agreement for cooperation in the sphere of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes
3 new power stations in Thi-Qars marshes
28 Feb 09, Aswat Aliraq
Three step-down power sub-stations with three different capacities arrived in Thi-Qar province, according to the 2007 plan to develop marshes
Drainage Network Finalized in Wassit
28 Feb 09, Aswat Aliraq
The sewage department in Wassit on Saturday finalized a rain water drainage system in the east of the province at a total cost of around $250,000
First private desalination plant in Jeddah
19 Feb 09, The Saudi Gazette
The Jeddah Mayoralty has given the go-ahead for the construction of the first private sector desalination plant in the Kingdom.
Lebanese minister stresses need to upgrade power plants
19 Feb 09, The Daily Star
Energy and Water Minister Alan Tabourian said Wednesday Lebanon urgently needed to replace the archaic power stations with more energy-efficient plants that run on coal
Kuwait eyes N-power with French help
18 Feb 09, Trade Arabia
Kuwait is considering developing nuclear power with the help of a French firm to meet demand for electricity and water
Industrialists seek German help in renewable energy projects
18 Feb 09, The Jordan Times
According to Hatem Halawani, president of the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI), the industrial sector seeks to implement ventures in the fields of renewable energy
An industrial sector still pointing the way ahead
18 Feb 09, Gulf News
The energy sector is perceived to be among the more resilient ones in terms of the effects of the global economic recession
Yemen's power sector set for reforms
18 Feb 09, Yemen Observer
The Public Electricity Corporation (PEC) held talks on Sunday with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to discuss areas of technical assistance for Yemen’s power sector.
Marina construction gets underway in Abu Dhabi
17 Feb 09, Arabian Business
A $39m contract has been awarded to AST for a redevelopment project in Abu Dhabi that will see the building of a new marina in the capital's oldest inhabited district, it was announced on Tuesday.
Sewa applies safety system for power grid
15 Feb 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority is applying an integrated safety system for power generation, transfer and distribution.
Work on sewage lake project halfway through
15 Feb 09, Saudi Gazette
Nearly 60 percent of the work on the SR95 million three projects to prevent hazards from the sewage lake in eastern Jeddah has been completed, a senior Jeddah Mayoralty official said.
Minister calls on Japan to rebuild electricity sector
12 Feb 09, Aswat Aliraq
Iraq’s minister of electricity on Thursday called on Japanese companies to participate in rebuilding Iraq’s electricity infrastructure, according to a ministry press release.
Three agreements for financing developmental projects with the Arab Developmental Fund signed
11 Feb 09, SANA
Syria and the Arab Socio-Economic Developmental Fund signed today three loan agreements in spheres of energy, electricity and roads with total amount of USD 257.4million
Sewa completes 90% gas work in Khorfakkan City
11 Feb 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) has completed 90 per cent of work on a gas station in Khorfakkan City.
New water reservoir to boost water supplies in Sharjah
09 Feb 09, UAE Interact
Sharjah Electricity Water Authority (SEWA) will commence the operation of a giant water reservoir in the Halwan region to boost the water supply in the emirate.
Massive expansion in Middle East power supply required
08 Feb 09, Gulf News
Companies big and small are vying for tenders in the region's lucrative electricity projects, with a recent report estimating that investments of more than Dh1.8 trillion will be required to meet surging demand.
Electricity projects retain govt investment
08 Feb 09, Arabian Business
Committed expenditure on electricity projects throughout the Middle East has not been hit by the global financial slowdown, it has been revealed.
Iran - Pakistan plan to set up 1000mg power line
05 Feb 09, IRNA
Iran and Pakistan are planning to set up a 1000-megawatt electricity line
Pakistan Seeks ME Investments in $40Billion Projects
04 Feb 09, Khaleej Times
Pakistan has offered a window of opportunity to global investors to invest in over $40 billion worth of hydropower projects in the next 10 years, which will help the country overcome power shortage
Ahmadinejad in Mashhad to inaugurate water projects
04 Feb 09, IRNA
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in this holy city in northeastern country to inaugurate several water projects
UAE to grow at about 3.5% this year despite crisis
03 Feb 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The UAE will grow at about 3.5 per cent in 2009 even as the world's growth gets impeded to 0.6 percent
Three year plan to protect UAE exports
03 Feb 09, Emirates Business 24/7
A three-year strategy to protect the UAE's oil and gas exports from any negative effects of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is to be implemented by the Ministry of Energy.
Submarine cables to link substations
03 Feb 09, The Peninsula
For the first time, Qatar will connect two electricity substations through submarine cables. The extrahigh- voltage submarine power cables will be laid by using innovative protection system to ensure Qatar’s fragile marine-eco system is not disturbed by the project.
Securing investment is a key challenge for energy sector
03 Feb 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Securing enough investment for output expansion projects is one of the main challenges besetting the energy sector in the long term given the expected big rise in demand
Middle East utilities will need $1trn over next two decades
03 Feb 09, Emirates Business 24/7
An investment to the tune of more than $1 trillion (Dh3.67trn) would be required for utilities infrastructure in the Middle East in the coming 20 years
Dh3b Pumped into Improve Sewage Disposal
03 Feb 09, Khaleej Times
Fears over the level of pollution on Jumeirah Beach have prompted authorities to plough Dh3 billion into improving sewage disposal.
More water, less power interruptions in Qatar - report
02 Feb 09, Arabian Business
Qatar’s monthly water production during the fourth quarter of 2008 was up by 28 percent, compared to the same period in 2007, new figures reveal.
Energy investments underpin growth
31 Jan 09, The National
Abu Dhabi is pushing ahead with projects worth billions of dirhams to expand oil, gas and power projects, providing service companies some respite from the global economic gloom.
Baghdad water storage tank at $46m
29 Jan 09, Aswat Aliraq
The tank, which has a capacity of 96,000 cubic meters, will be completed within 26 months
Renewable energy crucial says UAE
27 Jan 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The UAE yesterday renewed its commitment to development of renewable energy, saying it is crucial for the prosperity of mankind.
Abu Dhabi Strong Enough to Implement Vision 2030: DPE
27 Jan 09, Khaleej Times
The Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Planning and Economy (DPE) Nasser Ahmed Al Suwaidi has categorically stated that the economic and financial strength of the Emirate is sufficient to mobilise resources for the implementation of the Abu Dhabi Economy Vision 2030
2 dams in Mosul to irrigate 6000 donums
24 Jan 09, Aswat Aliraq
The city of Kirkuk witnessed on Saturday ceremonies to inaugurate the dams of Shireen and Bilkana to irrigate 6,000 donums in areas southwest and southeast of Kirkuk
Masdar in deal with Nigerian corporation
22 Jan 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Masdar and Nigeria's National Petroleum Corporation yesterday signed a co-operation agreement to study and develop projects to reduce carbon emissions in Nigeria's oil and gas sector in line with the clean development mechanism emanating from the Kyoto Protocol.
UAE not Heading Towards Recession
22 Jan 09, Khaleej Times
The Governor of the UAE Central Bank, Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi, said on Wednesday that the country is not going into recession this year.
Abu Dhabi Plans to Generate 1500MW Solar Power by 2020
21 Jan 09, Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), which last year announced plans to make forays into solar power generation by setting up a 100-megawatt power plant, in the emirate, has now even bigger plans to generate 1500 MW electric power by 2020
Masdar Institute teams up with MIT
21 Jan 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology has joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Energy Initiative as a founding public member.
Arab leaders urge completing electricity railway linkage projects
20 Jan 09, Kuna
Arab leaders, called Tuesday for quickly completing the Arab electrical linkage project and removing all obstacles facing the project in action.
Alborz Dam to be finished in the first half of 2009
20 Jan 09, Tehran Times
The Alborz embankment dam in Mazandaran province is 96 percent complete and will be finished in the first half of 2009.
Abu Dhabi and Seychelles partner to develop wind power on Mahé
20 Jan 09, Arabian Business
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted future energy initiative, and the Seychelles government announced today a collaborative agreement to develop renewable energy in the Seychelles.
A cleaner future from Abu Dhabi
20 Jan 09, The National
It’s the political equivalent of the starter’s gun: an ambitious target to make seven percent of the power generated in Abu Dhabi come from renewable sources by 2020
First solar powered water plant now running
19 Jan 09, The National
The country’s first desalination plant to run on solar energy is open and working.
Firms unite to cut carbon footprint
19 Jan 09, The National
Masdar and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will join forces on reducing carbon emissions from the production and processing of Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas.
Guggenheim project work to start in three months
19 Jan 09, Arabian Business
The foundations for Abu Dhabi’s Guggenheim museum will start in three months and is on track to being completed on time
Abu Dhabi to keep investing in solar energy despite crisis
19 Jan 09, ME Times
Oil-rich Abu Dhabi said Monday it will press ahead with plans to develop solar energy, shrugging off a huge drop in oil prices which is cutting the emirate's revenues.
UAE and Switzerland sign energy pact
18 Jan 09, The National
The UAE and Switzerland are expected to sign an energy pact today in order to boost co-operation on a number of projects, which could include sharing knowhow on the construction of hydropower plants.
Abu Dhabi confirms green energy city
18 Jan 09, Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi will press ahead with a $22 billion project to build a green energy city taking advantage of the fallout of the global crisis
Arabian Canal
18 Jan 09, Arabian Business
At the moment, this is only water in the Arabian Canal, but one day it will be navigable. Hundreds of machines bite the ground in the UAE's most challenging project to date.
EUR125m allocated to complete 2 hydroelectric projects
17 Jan 09, Tehran Times
Iran allocated 125 million euros facilities for the implementation of Khoda-Afarin and Qiz Qalasi hydropower plants.
Companies sign deal for green energy plan
15 Jan 09, Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has announced a partnership deal with Masdar to develop sustainable energy and water at a new tourism destination.
Hunger for electricity and water will continue with growth - planners warn
08 Jan 09, The National
The report warns that the emirate’s demand for electricity will triple by 2020, according to Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority forecasts.
Power generation improves by 1000MW
04 Jan 09, Daily Times
The overall power generation has improved by 1,000 megawatts (MW) due to immediate decisions taken by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani
SR444m electricity project signed in Makkah
04 Jan 09, The Saudi Gazette
The Saudi Electricity Company has signed a SR444.3 million contract with a national company to construct the western Makkah power station
Leave only footprints
03 Jan 09, Arabian Business
The UAE retains its position as the nation with the largest ecological footprint per capita in the WWF's biennial Living Planet Report, released towards the end of 2008. UAE environment and water minister HE Dr Rashid Ahmad bin Fahad tells us what needs to be done.
Power station opens in Baghdad
02 Jan 09, Aswat Aliraq
Minister of Electricity Kareem Waheed on Friday inaugurated an electricity-generating unit in a power station in northeastern Baghdad at a capacity of 125 megawatt, enhancing the station’s total capacity to 650 megawatt, a ministry official spokesman said.
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