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Serbia, UAE Sign Cooperation Agreement

25 Feb 2013 - 09:21 by Local Press Report

BELGRADE (Balkans.com) — Serbia and the UAE have signed an inter-state agreement, and the planned ventures and investments are most that has been achieved so far in bilateral agreements with any country.

Borouge and Borealis Announces Sponsorship of International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi

19 Dec 2012 - 10:01 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (AMEinfo.com) — Borouge and Borealis, providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, have confirmed their commitment to water sustainable solutions by announcing their principal sponsor

Yemen to Use Abu Dhabi Grant for Urban Water, Sanitation Project

9 Oct 2012 - 08:59 by Local Press Report

SANA'A (Construction Weekly Online) — The government of Yemen has received a grant from the government of Abu Dhabi, represented by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), toward the cost of an urban water supply and sanitation pr

Regulator Finds Discrepancy in Utility Costs, Rates

13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — The Regulation and Supervision Bureau (RSB), the regulatory body for water, wastewater and electricity in Abu Dhabi, found a wide gap between the high cost of providing water and electricity and the

New Water Treatment Plant Planned in Fujairah

15 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — T he Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) is contemplating constructing a reverse osmosis water treatment plant in the emirate of Fujairah.

Liwa Reservoir Construction Started

25 Oct 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Construction has started on Abu Dhabi's first water reservoir, located in the Liwa desert. The underground reservoir is expected to be completed in two and a half years.

Abu Dhabi Looks to Back Up Water Supply

18 Oct 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — Authorities in Abu Dhabi are considering several options, including aquifer recharge and creation of strategic underground reserves, to increase the emirate's back-up water supplies.

Agency New Tool Measures Effects of Power, Water on C02 Emissions

18 Oct 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — The UAE has developed a new tool to assess how changes in the electricity and water sector might affect Abu Dhabi's carbon dioxide (C02) emissions through 2030, said Environment and Water Minister D

Construction of Water Storage, Recovery System to Start Next Month

27 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

UAE, ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Construction will start next month on a proposed Strategic Water Storage and Recovery System. The project, carried out by the Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA) in

Abu Dhabi Saves 40 Percent of Water Use in Farming

30 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

UAE, ABU DHABI (Gulf News (Qatar)) — Abu Dhabi aims to save 40 percent of the water it uses for farming in the next Jive years by introducing new irrigation practices, according to officials.

Environment Agency Installs Water-Saving Devices

19 Jul 2010 - 10:25 by Local Press Report

UAE, ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — By the first week of July the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) had installed over 2,100 water-saving devices in Abu Dhabi as part of its effort to minimize water use. The devices were installed

ADWEA to Award Water Storage Project Soon

12 Jul 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Utilities-me.com) — The Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) will soon award the contract for the Strategic Water Storage/Recovery Project, which will create a three-month emergency supply for the emirate.

Salcon Wins $15 Million USD Contract in Abu Dhabi

12 Jul 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Mena Report) — Boustead subsidiary Salcon won a $15 million USD contract to design, engineer and construct a new water recycling plant for enhanced treatment of treated sewage effluent in Abu Dhabi.

Salcon Wins $15 Million USD Contract in Abu Dhabi

12 Jul 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

UAE, ABU DHABI (Mena Report) — Boustead subsidiary Salcon won a $15 million USD contract to design, engineer and construct a new water recycling plant for enhanced treatment of treated sewage effluent in Abu Dhabi.

Experts to Discuss Gulf Water Crisis

12 Jul 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (WAM(United Arab Em irates)/AMEinfo) — Experts from throughout the Middle East are meeting in Abu Dhabi this week to discuss solutions to the water crisis in the Gulf region. The Arab Water Academy's "Water Leaders Forum"

Abu Dhabi, Aldar in $199 Million USD Deal for Infrastructure Construction

26 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

UAE, ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs signed a $199 million USD contract with Aldar Properties to build infrastructure for the Shiebat Al Watah residential development inAlAin.

Demand for Water in Abu Dhabi to Double by 2030

5 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi will see its water demand double in 20 years, according to findings presented by the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company (ADWEC) last week.

ADWEC Planning and Studies Director

Summit Looks to Ensure Power, Water Supply Solutions

5 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

UAE, ABU DHABI (TradeArabia News Service) — Participants at the Arabian Power and Water Summit, which opened in Abu Dhabi last week, discussed ways to ensure efficient supply of water and power to sustain population growth.

DSI Subsidiary Wins Utilities Development Contract

29 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

duBai (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Drake and Scull Water and Power, a subsidiary of Drake and Scull International, won the entire utilities development project in at Khalifa A City's Residential Compound in Abu Dhabi.

ABB Wins Contract for Abu Dhabi Water Transmission System Upgrade

8 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — Power and automation technology group ABB has won a $144 million USD order from the Abu Dhabi Transmission & Despatch Company (TRANSCO) for a water transmission system upgrade in the emirate.

Drake & Scull Wins $49.5 Million USD in Contracts

18 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

duBai, UAE (TradeArabia News Service) — Drake & Scull International, through its Abu Dhabi subsidiary Drake & Scull Water & Power (DSWP), won two contracts worth a total of $49.5 million USD. The first is a $17.4 million

Tourism Authority Leads Campaign to Reduce Water, Waste

11 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

UAE, ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is leading a campaign to reduce energy, water and waste by the end of 2010.

The ADTA's goal is 10percent energy, 20 percent water and

Conference to Focus on Wastewater Projects

7 Dec 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

UAE, ABU DHABI (TradeArabia News) — The MEED Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Conference 2009, which is being held in Abu Dhabi this week, will focus on top wastewater projects. The conference runs from December 8-9.

Environment Agency Eyes Renewable Energy Sources for Water Production

16 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (WAM(United Arab Emirates)) — The Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) is looking at renewable energy alternatives for water production. EAD Secretary General Majid Al Mansouri said such a move

ADWEA to Launch Tender for Major Power and Desal Project in Early 2010

16 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Dow Jones) — The Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) plans to launch a tender for a major power and desalination project in the first quarter of 2010, according to ADWEA Director of Privatization A

Taqa Announces $1.3 Billion USD in Revenues From Electricity and Water Business

16 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Mena Report) — The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (Taqa) reported $1.3 billion USD in revenues from its electricity and water business in the third quarter of 2009. That figure is a 13 percent

Abu Dhabi Fund Lends $10 Million USD for Samandini Dam

16 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI, BURKINA FASO (Mena Report) — The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) will provide a $10 million concessionary loan to Burkina Fasofor construction of the Samandini dam in Deforma province. "This initiative reflects our

Abu Dhabi's Shuweihat 2 Project Secures $2.15 Billion USD Financing

26 Oct 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — The Abu Dhabi government has achieved financial closure for its Shuweihat 2 water and power project with a $2.15 billion USD long-term financing deal from a

Service Environment Agency Promotes Falaj System

26 Oct 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) is promoting the "falaj" system of traditional irrigation water channels for palm tree and farm irrigation in a move aimed at preserving groundwater.

Italy's Impregilo Wins $243 Million USD Wastewater Project in Abu Dhabi

21 Sep 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — I talian construction firm Impregilo won a $243 million USD contract to build a wastewater tunnel in Abu Dhabi. The project will be the biggest of its kind in the United Arab Emirates.

Counterfeit Equipment Gang Members Arrested

17 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates) Metito May Still Go Public Next Year) — Three men who were part of a gang that deals in counterfeit water filter and pumps, as well as other equipment, were arrested in Abu Dhabi. Col. Maktoum Al Sherifi,

Service Taqa Records 14 Percent Revenue Increase in Water, Electricity Business

17 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Al Bawaba.com) — The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) registered a 14 percent increase in revenue from the water and electricity business in the first six months of 2009, the company said.

Water, Electricity Sector Made Up 20 Percent of FDI in Abu Dhabi

10 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

UAE, ABU DHABI (WAM (United Arab Emirates)) — The water and electricity sectors accounted for 20 percent of foreign direct investment in Abu Dhabi in 2007, at $1.7 billion USD, according to a report released by the Statistics Center - Abu Dhabi (

TAQA Ends Relationship With S&P

13 Jul 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (Mena Report) — The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) announced it has ended its relationship with Standard & Poor's as of June 30, 2009, following an internal review of S&P's new ratings methodology fo

UAE to Install Water-Saving Devices Starting in August

29 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — The UAE has planned a major water-saving campaign that includes installation of water-saving devices in 100,000 homes and public buildings in Abu Dhabi. The goal of the campaign

ADEC Approves Liwa Emergency Water Reservoir

15 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — The Abu Dhabi Executive Council at the end of May passed the Liwa emergency water reservoir memorandum from the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD).

The memorandum was forwarded by the

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