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Omani Contractor Begins Emergency Water Reservoir Construction

22 May 2012 - 08:57 by Local Press Report

MUSCAT (Oman Daily Observer) — Well-known Omani contractor Al Hassan Engineering Company has commenced construction work on the network of back-up water reservoirs for Muscat Governorate at a cost of approximately $83 million US

Petroleum Development Oman Launches Water Treatment Plant

15 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

OMAN, MUSCAT (Petroleum Development Oman) — A produced water treatment pilot plant for Petroleum Development Oman was officially launched last week. The plant was designed and built in Japan with support from the Japan Cooperation

UAE Water Reserves at Risk of Depletion

15 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

ABU DHABI (The National (United Arab Emirates)) — The UAE's water reserves are in "big danger" of being depleted, and solutions must be found quickly to address the situation, according to Khalid bin Zayed, the Federal National Council member who c

Saudi Arabia Signs $4.2 Billion USD Contracts for Ras Al Zour

15 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (The Saudi Gazette) — Saudi Arabia on November 9 signed $4.2 billion USD in contracts for construction of the Ras Al Zour power and water project. The projects include a $2.4 billion USD deal with a group

Bank Muscat to Collect PAEW Payments

18 Oct 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

OMAN, MUSCAT (ONA (Oman)) — Oman's Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW) signed an agreement with Bank Muscat under which PAEW bills can be collected through an e-payment system. PAEW Chairman Mohammed

Egypt Furthering Cooperation with Qatar, Bahrain in Desal Projects

11 Oct 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — gypt is currently working to further cooperation with Gulf ' Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in order to exchange experiences in desalination and groundwater management.

Gemsil Engineering to Build Desal Plant in Bahrain

4 Oct 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

MANAMA, Bahrain (Bahrain Tribune) — Bahrain has given approval for India's Gemsil Engineering and Management Services Company (Pvt) Ltd. to build an $18 million USD desalination plant in Bahrain. Gemsil Aquatech Bahrain,

Saudi Arabia Loses $818 Million USD Annually to Water Leakages

13 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Water leakages in Saudi Arabia are growing and the country loses an estimated $818 million USD annually in wasted water due to leaks in the pipeline networks, a new study found.

Saudi Arabia to Spend $39 Billion USD on "Smart Buildings"

30 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (Construction Week Online) — Saudi Arabia plans to spend $39 billion USD for construction of "smart buildings " over the next eight years. The kingdom hopes to promote long-term sustainability through construction

Power GCC Must Work on Water Demand: Metito Chief

23 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

duBai (Gulf News (Qatar)) — Rami Ghandour, executive director of UAE-based Metito, said that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries must work more on the demand side to deal with water shortages. "There is building taking

Saudi Arabia Approves $383 Billion USD Development Plan

9 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Saudi Arabia on August 9 approved a $383 billion USD development plan. The budget for the Ninth Five-Year Development Plan (2010-14) is 67 percent higher than for the previous one.

India, Oman Look to New Areas of Cooperation

19 Jul 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

NEW DELHI (Orissadiary.com (India)) — India and Oman are looking to new areas of cooperation, particularly in sectors like water, solar energy, telecom, education, healthcare, mining and manufacturing. "Whilepetrochemicals sector

India, Oman Look to New Areas of Cooperation

19 Jul 2010 - 10:25 by Local Press Report

Al-Dakhiliyah Water Supply Project Inaugurated in Oman

7 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

OMAN, MUSCAT — Oman's Al-Dhakhliya Water Supply Project which supplies potable water from the Barka desalination plant to several districts in Dhakhliya, was officially opened at the end of May.

Saudi Arabia to Invest $53.33 Billion USD in Water Projects

5 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

duBai, SAUDI ARABIA (Maktoob Business) — Saudi Arabia will invest come $53.33 billion USD in water projects over the next 15 years, according to Loay Al Musallam, CEO of the National Water Company.

Saudi Arabia Needs to Increase Investment in Water Sector: Bank

22 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Investment in Saudi Arabia's water and power sector needs to increase by as much as one-third over the next 15 years, according to a report released by the Riyadhbased Banque Saudi Fransi.

Bahrain to Test Al Dur Power and Water Plant Next Month

22 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

MANAMA, Bahrain (Reuters) — Bahrain plans to start initial testing of the 1,240 megawatt Al Dur power and water plant in April, according to Khalid Burashid, deputy chief executive of planning and projects at the Electricity a

Saudi Arabia's SWCC Extends Bidding Deadline for Ras Al Zour Project

15 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's state-run Saline Water Conversion Corp (SWCC) extended by one month the deadline for bids to build a water and power project in Ras Al-Zour.

SWCC set the new deadline to submit bids

SUNIR Group Wins $75 Million USD Omani Contract

8 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

OMAN, MUSCAT (Arabian Business) — Iran's SUNIR Group won a $75 million USD water supply construction contract in Oman, according to a tender board official. SUNIR will build the water supply network in Jabal Al

Drake & Scull Eye Acquisitions in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt

1 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

duBai, UAE (Maktoob Business) — Drake & Scull International is looking to make acquisitions in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt as part of its Middle East expansion plan, according to CEO Khaldoun Tabari. Tabari said the company

India's Jaihind Projects Wins $235 Million USD Contract in Saudi Arabia

22 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

India, AHMEDABAD — Indian engineering company Jaihind Projects won a $235 million USD engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a water transmission project in Saudi Arabia.

India's Jaihind Projects Wins $235 Million USD Contract in Saudi Arabia

22 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

India, AHMEDABAD — Indian engineering company Jaihind Projects won a $235 million USD engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a water transmission project in Saudi Arabia.

Oman to Host 9th GCC Water Conference

22 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

MUSCAT (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Oman will host the 9th GCC Water Conference next month. The conference will look at ways to rationalize limited water resources in Gulf Cooperation Council countries to

Increased Water Demand Threatens Bahrain's Future

15 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

MANAMA, Bahrain (TradeArabia News Service) — Growing demand for water poses a threat to Bahrain's long-term future, according to Professor WaleedAl Zubari, vice president of academic affairs at Arabian Gulf University.

Saudi Arabia's Shoura Council Recommends Banning Dairy Exports to Save Water

8 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In a bid to conserve the kingdom's water supplies, Saudi Arabia's Shoura Council voted at the end of January to recommend a ban on the export of dairy products.

Oman Launches Mist Water Harvesting

8 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

OMAN, MUSCAT (Khaleej Times (United) — The government of Oman launched a number of projects for mist water harvesting. The goal is to help restore forest cover to the mountains in the southern governorate of Dhofar.

Saudi Arabian Budget Includes $12 Billion USD for Water, Industry

4 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (The Peninsula (Qatar)) — Saudi Arabia's new budget for 2010 includes some $12 billion USD for water, industry, agriculture and infrastructure development. The 2010 budget is the largest in the country's history,

UAE Spending on Water Projects Increasing Despite Global Economic Downturn

7 Dec 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — Spending on water projects in the United Arab Emirates remains unaffected by the global financial downturn, with an estimated 37 projects worth $10.89 billion USD under construction in the country.

Sembcorp to Begin Work on Oman's Salalah IWPP Next Month

16 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

OMAN, MUSCAT — Construction work on Oman's muchdelayed Salalah independent water and power project (IWPP) in the governorate of Dhofar is expected to start next month.

The IWPP is to become operational in two

Bahrain-Based Asset Company Pumps $26.4 Million USD Into Water Project

16 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANAMA, Bahrain — An asset management firm specializing in infrastructure development announced it will join a consortium of companies in a $26.4 million USD investment in the Bahrain's Al Dur

Omani Policymakers Discuss Water Management in Agriculture

9 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

OMAN, MUSCAT (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Oman's top policymakers met in the Dhahirah region oflbri to discuss development of the country's agricultural sector, including modern technology and water management for irrigation.

Invest Northern Ireland Eyes Gulf Markets

2 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

RIYADH, A F R I C (The Saudi Gazette) — Multiple companies from different sectors held exhibitions, conferences and networking events in Saudi Arabia on October 23-28 and Bahrain from October 20-23 as apart of the "Invest Northern Ireland

Saudi Arabia Seeks Bidders for Relaunched Ras Al Zour Project

19 Oct 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi government plans to relaunch bids for the Ras Al Zour water and power plant in November, after increasing the target capacity of the plant.

Saudi Arabia's state-run entity for seawater

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