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Kuwait Pledges Support for Regional Agricultural Cooperation
18 May 2012 - 10:25 by Local Press Report
ROME (KUNA (Kuwait)) — Kuwait pledged its unwavering support of regional cooperation and investment in agricultural development, to combat food security and climate change challenges - the main issues currently bei
Emirates Warn Against Water Purifier Scam
20 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
duBai, UAE (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Senior officials from Dubai and Sharjah emirates warned the public of marketing gimmicks by water filter and purification system suppliers. They said some of these companies provide misleading
Irrigation Demonstration Farm Inaugurated
9 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
duBai (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — A demonstration farm using modern irrigation technology was inaugurated in Seih Al Kheir on August 9. A F R I C It is the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates.
The farm was established
Qatar Charity Launches Project in Darfur
28 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
DOHA, Qatar (Gulf News (Qatar)) — Qatar Charity launched a $1.065 million USD project in Darfur. The project, funded equally by Qatar Charity and the Qatari government, aims to provide food security and relief aid
Qatar to Spend Up to $10 Billion USD on Infrastructure Projects in Next Four Years
21 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
istanBul, Qatar (Gulf News (Qatar)) — The Qatari government and state-owned companies plan to spend as much as $100 billion USD on infrastructure projects within the next four years, according to Finance Minister Yousuf Hussain Kamal.
Septech Emirates Eyes Clean Water Initiatives in Region
15 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
duBai, UAE (Emirates Business 24/7) — Water infrastructure firm Septech Emirates is looking at a clean water initiatives in the region, and expects to announce details by the end of the month, according to Septech Emirates Chief Strateg
Empower Plans Expansion
1 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
duBai, UAE (TradeArabia News Service) — Emirates Central Cooling (Empower) announced plans to expand to meet rising demand for district cooling in the region. The expansion plan includes bidding for more projects that
Customers Can Pay Bills at Emirates Islamic Bank
14 Dec 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
ABU DHABI, FEWA (WAM (United Arab Emirates)) — Customers of the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) and Emriates Islamic Bank can now pay their utility bills at the bank. FEWA General Manager Mohammed Salah and Emirates
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.
Energoprojekt Signs $8.6 Million USD for Projects in Algeria, Peru, UAE
9 Sep 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
SERBIA, BELGRADE (Balkans .com Business News) — Serbian engineering group Energoprojekt announced its member companies have signed $8.6 million USD in agreements with partners in Algeria, Peru and the United Arab Emirates.
Energoprojekt Signs $1.9 Million USD for Dams, Pipe Networks in Algeria
7 Sep 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
Algeria, BELGRADE (Balkans .com Business News) — Serbian engineering group Energoprojekt announced its member companies have signed $8.6 million USD in agreements with partners in Algeria, Peru and the United Arab Emirates.
Enoc,DEWAJoin Forces to Raise Awareness on Water Conservation
31 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
duBai, UAE (TradeArabia News Service) — The Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) and the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) are jointly launching an awareness campaign on reducing water consumption in Dubai.
UAE Conference Hears of Importance of Water Sustainability
24 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
duBai, united arab emirates — D rastic water conservation methods needed to be put into place for the United Arab Emirates to acre hieve water sustainability, according to the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG).
Drake & Scull Bids for $191 Million USD in Contracts
10 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
ABU DHABI (AME Info) — Drake & Scull International is bidding for some $191 million USD worth of contracts in the Persian Gulf, the company said.
Most of the projects are outside the United Arab Emirates, it said.
UAE Residents Urged to Drink Tap Water
3 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
duBai, UAE (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — The Emirates Environmental Group is urging Dubai residents to drink tap water rather then bottled water, which it says adds to the country's carbon and water footprints. "Using bottled water for
Water Shortage Affects Agriculture in Ras al Khaimah
13 Jul 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
RASALKHAIMAH (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Water shortage, lack of information on the latest techniques and equipment and spread of pests and diseases are the major problems faced by the agricultural sector in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras al Khaimah Tenders New Wastewater Treatment Plant
30 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, RAS AL KHAIMAH — I I AE-based Rakeen Development has issued a tender for a ^-^ $120 million USD wastewater treatment plant to serve AlMarjan island in the emirate of Ras al Khaimah.
Water Scarcity in UAE Met With Supply Increases
30 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
duBai, UAE (Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)) — The United Arab Emirates is currently dealing with water scarcity by trying to increase supply, rather than by managing demand, changing pricing techniques or other such measures, according to the G
Dubai Investments Eyes Stake in Emicool
9 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
duBai (AME Info) — Dubai Investments is interested in buying out Union Properties' stake in Emirates District Cooling company (Emicool), depending on the asking price, the company said.
Ras al Khaimah Eyes Underground Water for Galeelah Desal Plant
9 Nov 2008 - 20:24 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, RAS AL KHAIMAH — Officials of the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (Fewa) of Ras Al Khaimah emirate plan to use underground water as
Empower Wins Dubai World Trade Center District Cooling Contract
26 Oct 2008 - 20:16 by Local Press Report
duBai (TradeArabia News) — The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has won a district cooling contract from the Dubai World Trade Center District.
Service Emirates Institute Signs MoU With Korean Institute
26 Oct 2008 - 20:16 by Local Press Report
duBai (AME Info) — The Emirates Institute for Advanced Science and Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. "We at the Emirates Institute
Empower Signs Deal With Vanderweil Engineers
13 Oct 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
duBai (TradeArabia News) — Emirates Central Cooling Corporation (Empower) has signed a deal with Vanderweil Engineers, under which the engineering firm will design its district cooling plant at 'The Lagoons " project.
Emirates NBD, Palm Utilities in Deal to Streamline Billing, Payment
29 Sep 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
duBai (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Emirates NBD and Palm Utilities Group have signed a deal that will allow customers to pay their water, sewage and district cooling bills electronically through the bank's ATMs, CDMs, SMS and Interne
ACWA Emirates Wins $36.6 Million USD Sewage Plant Contract
22 Sep 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
duBai (Trade Arabia) — A UK-based subsidiary of ACWA Emirates has won $36.6 million USD contract for a sewage treatment plant at Dubai's Al-Maktoum International Airport. Meanwhile, the company says
UAE to Build 68 Recharge Dams in 5 Years
18 Aug 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — To meet its increasing water requirements, the United Arab Emirates plans to build 68 recharge dams over the next five years, officials announced last week.
Veolia, Doosan Win Projects in UAE
4 Aug 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — Veolia Water has won a contract to build and operate two wastewater treatment plants in the United Arab Emirates, its largest ever in wastewater services deal in the Middle East.
"Emvironment" Initiative to Improve Water Efficiency
28 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
UAE, ABU DHABI (TradeArabia News) — The United Arab Emirates last week launched its "," which includes a new environmental policy for the Emirates Group, including Emirates Airlines, a global staff awareness campaign, and reductions i
Kuwait Issues Tender for Phase 9 Sabah Project
14 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT — Kuwait has issued a tender for Part B of the 9th Phase of the Sabah Sanitation project in Kuwait City, covering the Sabah Al Salem suburb, according to officials of the Ministry of Public Works.
Shortages Reported in Ras al Khaimah
14 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
UAE, RASALKHAIMAH (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Residents of the Masafi area in Ras Al Khaimah are reporting water shortages, especially for irrigation Residents said they had contacted the authorities requesting help bringing water to the area,
UAE, Bahrain Eye Low-Cost Production
30 Jun 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
sinGapore, Bahrain (TradeArabia News Service) — Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates plan to invest in technologies that will produce water at a lower cost, officials from both countries announced last week. The announcement by UAE
GE and Septech to Supply Treatment Units
23 Jun 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
OMAN, MUSCAT (Trade Arabia News Service) — GE Water & Process Technologies and Septech have announced a 20-year, multimillion-dollar agreement to help meet growing water needs in Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Under the deal, Septech
Kuwait Minister Promises No Water Shortages This Summer
9 Jun 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
KUWAIT CITY (Kuwait Times) — There will be no shortages of power or water in Kuwait this summer, Ministry of Electricity and Water Undersecretary Yousif Al-Hajri pledged last week. Hajri said water reserves
Kuwait: Water Ministry Tracks Down Defaulters
24 Feb 2008 - 23:06 by Local Press Report
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT (Arab Times (Kuwait)) — — The Ministry of Electricity and Water, in cooperation with the ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs, is tracking down people who fled the country during the Iraqi
Al Nahar Wins Kuwait's Shuaiba Pipeline Contract
13 Jan 2008 - 23:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT — — Kuwaiti contractor Al Nahar Industrial Trading & Contracting has won the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a water pipeline
Qatar: Infrastructure Work Under Way for Energy City Project
17 Dec 2007 - 10:08 by Local Press Report
DOHA, Qatar (The Peninsula (Qatar)) — — Basic infrastructure works are under way on the $2.6 billion USD Energy City Qatar project.
The projects are expected to be completed in the next 18 months. The whole project is
Shuwaikh Desalination Contract Awarded KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (OOSKANews) - Despite several obstacles, Kuwait's Shuwaikh desalination
3 Dec 2007 - 03:14 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity &
Water reported that it awarded the $320 million USD contract to Doosan
Heavy Industries & Construction.
It will be Kuwait's first-ever reverse
Kuwait to Issue New Tender Packages for Az Zour North
23 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT — - The Kuwaiti Ministry of Energy (Electricity and Water) will tender three pipeline packages and two pumping stations in August.
The packages are meant to launch
Qatar: Shahaniyya Without Water
16 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
DOHA, Qatar (The Peninsula (Qatar)) — — Residents of the town of Shahaniyya have had to rely on private tankers for their water needs since the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) network does not reach them.
UAE: Changing Subsidies Key for Conservation
9 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
duBai, united arab emirates (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — — Without a change in subsidy regulations, consumers in the United Arab Emirates will not conserve water, according to an official at engineering consultancy Hyder Consulting.
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