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Oman Hosts First Arab Integrated Water Resources Management Network in Arid and Semi-arid Areas Meeting
28 Jan 2013 - 08:57 by Local Press Report
MUSCAT (Kuwait News Agency) — Oman hosted the first meeting of the Arab Integrated Water Resources Management Network in Arid and Semi-arid Areas, organized by the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, in coo
International Power Sells Hidd Stake to Malaysia's Malakoff
14 May 2012 - 10:55 by Local Press Report
duBai (TradeArabia News Service) — International Power has announced the completion of the sale of a 40 per cent stake in Bahrain's Hidd Power Company (HPC) to Malakoff International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malakoff Cor
GCC Urged to Reduce Water Consumption
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)) — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries must reduce water consumption to ease the burden on the region's limited resources, according to experts at the two-day International Desalination Associatio
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.
Bahrain Must Take Action on Scarcity
11 Oct 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)) — Bahrain and neighboring countries must take action on water scarcity, according to Dr. Waleed Zubari, a professor of water resources at Arabian Gulf University.
He criticized countries in the
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,
German Business Delegation to Discuss Water Cooperation
28 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (Bahrain News Agency) — A delegation from the German Council for Water Partnership, representing businesses specializing in water and desalination technology, met with their Bahraini counterparts in Manama on June 23 to di
Bahrain Increasing Desal Production to Meet Demand
7 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahrain on May 30 announced that it will increase desalination production in two phases over the next 20 years, to increase current production from 142 million gallons a day to 242
Samsung Engineering-United Utilities JV Lowest Bidder for Muharraq Plant
17 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — A joint venture of South Korea's Samsung Engineering, United Utilities and Instrata Capital is the lowest bidder for Bahrain's Muharraq wastewater treatment plant, with a price of $310 million USD.
Robots Used to Repair Bahrain's Sewer Network
17 May 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (Construction Week Online) — Robots are being used to repair Bahrain's underground sewer network. German contractor Frisch & Faust Tiefbau GmbH, is leading position in the five-month project.
Bahrain Aims to Increase Private Development in Water Sector
10 May 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
LONDON, Bahrain (companiesandmarkets.com) — The Bahraini government is looking to increase private-led development of the country 's water sector to make the investment climate more business-friendly, according to a new water market report fr
Acciona-Kuwait Finance Lowest Bidders for Muharraq Treatment Plant
19 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — A consortium of Spain's Acciona and Kuwait Finance House is the lowest bidder for the contract to build the proposed Muharraq wastewater treatment plant in Bahrain.
Bahrain to Launch New Urban Development Program
12 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (TradeArabia News) — Bahrain is planning a nationwide effort to upgrade all government services and infrastructure facilities in all towns and villages next January. "It is ready to go and the
Water Consumption Twice the Global Average
29 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (TradeArabia News Service) — Bahrain's water consumption, 400 liters per day, is almost twice the international average of 265 liters per day, according to Rehan Ahmed, a senior environment specialist of the Public Commission f
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
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.
Regional Governance Program Signed for Arab States
8 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (Bahrain News Agency) — Bahrain's Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Abedllatif and Sayed Aqa, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), signed the Regional Water Gov
Works Ministry to Prioritize Sewer Main Rehabilitation
8 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (Trenchless International) — Bahrain's Works Ministry will make rehabilitation of the country 's sewer mains a top priority, according to Works Ministry Public Works Affairs UnderSecretary NayefAl Kalali.
Bahraini Minister Calls for Optimum Water Use
1 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Bahraini Public Works Minister in charge of the Electricity and Water Authority Fahmal bin All Al Jowder suggested a water use improvement project for the Middle East region
30 Percent of Bahrain's Sewage Network Needs Replacement
25 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)) — Nearly one-third of Bahrain's sewerage networks are in poor condition and need to be replaced, according to Works Ministry Public Works Affairs Under-Secretary NayefAl Kalali.
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
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
Higher Costs for Lower Quality Water in Bahrain
12 Oct 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — Increasing demand for water will likely result in Bahrainis paying more for lower quality water, according to Dr. Waleed Zubari, Arabian Gulf University (AGU) vice-president and
Bahrain-Based Investment Companies Plan Water Filter JV
14 Sep 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahrain-based Islamic investment houses Inovest BSC and Tharawat jointly established a water filter production company to tap the growing market in the Mddle East and North
Bahrain Develops Framework for Restructuring Sanitation Services
20 Jul 2009 - 11:51 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — The Bahraini government plans to step up involvement of the private sector in the country's wastewater treatment and sanitation sector.
By the end of this year, the government is
Arab Banking Corp. Closes $75 Million USD Financing Deal for Disi Water Company Project
20 Jul 2009 - 11:51 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (TradeArabia News Service) — Bahrain-based Arab Banking Corporation (ABC) successfully closed a $475 million USD financing deal for Jordan's Disi Water Company (Diwaco).
The funds will be used for a
Bahrain Urged to Set Up Climate Change Task Force
29 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)) — A Foreign Ministry official said Bahrain should establish a climate change task force to shape national environment policy. The task force would determine the trade-off between
Five Foreign Companies Compete for Bahrain Water Project
22 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — Three UK-based companies and one each from the United States and the Netherlands are competing for a contract from
Bidding Opens for Bahrain's First Private Wastewater Plant
8 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — T he bidding process for Bahrain's first private wastewater treatment plant at Muharraq is likely to begin by the end of this month.
The Bahraini government has short-listed companies including
Bahrain's Robeco Launches World's First Islamic Water Fund
18 May 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahrain-based asset management firm Robeco Middle East has launched the world's first Islamic water fund in association with its subsidiary SAM and leading Islamic financial institution the
Bahrain Warned to Protect Water Resources
27 Apr 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
B ahrain needs to outline a water management plan to protect its water resources, delegates heard at a 'Water for Life" conference in Manama earlier this month.
Bahraini Firm in Deal With Calcutta Ferrous for Sanitation System Equipment
6 Apr 2009 - 20:57 by Local Press Report
India, MANAMA (Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)) — Bahrain's Abdul Rehman Mohammed Al Banna contracting and trading company has signed a deal with Indian foundry Calcutta Ferrous to supply manhole covers and frames in the Gulf country.
Bahraini Firm in Deal With Calcutta Ferrous for Sanitation System Equipment
6 Apr 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)) — Bahrain's Abdul Rehman Mohammed Al Banna contracting and trading company has signed a deal with Indian foundry Calcutta Ferrous to supply manhole covers and frames in the Gulf country.
Muharraq Bidders to Receive RFPs by April 10
30 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — Prequalified bidders for the $150 million USD Muharraq wastewater treatment plant will hear on April 10 if they will receive a request for proposals, officials of Bahrain's Mnistry of Works said.
Bahrain Plans to Spend $269 Million USD to Protect Water Resources
9 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahrain will spend $269 million USD over the next three years protecting its water resources. The country has already initiated a host of projects aimed at conserving water.
Al Areen Picks BU2 to Provide District Cooling for Development Project
9 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (Construction Week) — Al Areen Holding Company has selected BU2 to provide district cooling infrastructure for Al Areen Development project in Bahrain. Under the contract, BU2 will
Bahrain Urged to Remove Subsidies, Put Penalties on Waste
16 Feb 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANAMA, Bahrain — xperts are calling for harsher penalties and a comprehensive ' national strategy to bring down the amount of water wasting in Bahrain.
Zero Waste in Deal With Bluewater Bio
16 Feb 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (Maktoob (United Arab Emirates)) — Bahrain-based Zero Waste Technology W.L.L.
French Companies Eye Investment in Bahrain
16 Feb 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (TradeArabia News Service) — French companies are eying opportunities to invest in infrastructure projects in Bahrain, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. Sarkozy indicated that several firms were prepared to invest
Philippines Signs Deal With Bahrain on Irrigation, Water Management
9 Feb 2009 - 20:57 by Local Press Report
Philippines, MANAMA (Bahrain News Agency) — The government of the Philippines and Bahrain have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in management of irrigation and water resources, botanical sciences, agriculture, biotechnology,
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