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Saudi Arabia Approves Another $96 Million in Water, Sanitation Projects
16 Apr 2013 - 09:52 by Local Press Report
RIYADH (Bloomberg ) — Saudi Arabia approved $96 million USD of water and sanitation projects including reservoirs across the kingdom, state-owned
Saudi Rights Commission to Make Surprise Visits to Water Center
11 Apr 2013 - 09:32 by Local Press Report
JEDDAH (Arab news) — The water crisis in Jeddah has reached an impasse, prompting the National Commission for Human Rights (NSHR) to perform surprise visits to the city’s major water supplying center. Hussein Al-S
Azerbaijan's Azersu, Saudi Fund for Development Discuss $100 Million Project
10 Jan 2013 - 09:50 by Local Press Report
BAKU (Azerbaijan Business Center) — Azerbaijan’s national water operator Azersu OJSC and the Saudi Fund for Development have fixed the period of negotiations on a new $100-million project. Azersu informs that at the end of Jan
Deadline for Yanbu Desalination Project Extended
1 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JUBAIL — Saudi authorities extended the closing dates for tenders for the third phase of Saudi Arabia's Yanbu power and water desalination plant.
The state-run Saline Water Conversion
Jeddah Sets Up Storage Tanks
27 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (Saudi Gazette) — Jeddah will set up new "mega-tanks" for water storage at four locations across the city, according to National Water Company (NWC) CEO Luay Al-Musallam. The tanks will be used to
Yanbu 3 EPC Contracts Tendered; Bid Due in September
26 Jul 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JUBAIL — Saudi Arabia's Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) and Power & Water Utility Company for Jubail & Yanbu (Marafiq) are tendering engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts
Shuqaiq Desal Plant Begins Operations
7 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Shuqaiq Water and Electricity Company announced at the end of May that its $1.9 billion USD combined desalination and power plant north of Jizan in the country's south had started operations.
Jeddah Chamber Hosts Talk on Water Harvesting, Green Building
4 May 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (Saudi Gazette) — Use of green building materials is a challenge in large cities, experts said at a meeting hosted by the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. American professors Dr. Brad
Dammam Replaces Asbestos Pipe
8 Dec 2008 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, DAMMAM — Water authorities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province are moving to replace asbestos pipe for water supply. Quoting the Environmental Protection Agency, officials in the city of Dammam
Dammam Replaces Asbestos Pipe
8 Dec 2008 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, DAMMAM — Water authorities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province are moving to replace asbestos pipe for water supply. Quoting the Environmental Protection Agency, officials in the city of Dammam
Jeddah to Pump Sewage Through Rainwater Canals
9 Nov 2008 - 20:24 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH — Jeddah Municipality is considering pumping treated sewage through one of the city's rainwater canals into the Red Sea to lessen the amount of sewage at Wadi AlAsla Lake, northeast of the city.
Marafiq Moves Ahead With Jubail, Yanbu IWPPs
9 Nov 2008 - 20:24 by Local Press Report
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (Zawya) — Marafiq is moving forward with the Independent Water and Power Plant Projects (IWPPs) in Jubail and Yanbu, according to company president and CEP Thamer al Sharhan. "The IWPPproject in Jubail
Jeddah Signs $25.3 Million Contracts to Clean Up Misk Sewage Lake
19 Oct 2008 - 20:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH — The Jeddah Municipality last week announced it has signed three contracts worth $25.3 million USD with specialized
Jeddah Municipality to Drain Sewage Lake
6 Oct 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH — The Jeddah Municipality plans to start a $25.3 million USD project immediately after the Eid holidays (end of the first week of October 2008) to reduce the quantity of water in the sewage lake.
Requirements for Yanbu IWPP Modified
1 Sep 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, YANBU — The Power & Utility Company for Jubail and Marafiq (Marafiq) has decided to modify some of the stiffer qualifying conditions for the Yanbu Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP).
Water Storage Raises Concerns Over Dengue in Jeddah
4 Aug 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH — Jeddah residents have resorted to water storage at home, and this has raised concerns over potential health risks.
Many residents, especially those who live in downtown Jeddah, store water in an
National Water Company to Take Over Supply, Sewerage in Jeddah
4 Aug 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — T he National Water Company will assume responsibility for water supplies and sewage services in Jeddah starting early next month.
The move is part of ongoing efforts to privatize the key utility
Sewage Leak Found in East Jeddah
14 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH — A warning was issued last week over leakage from a sewage lake in east Jeddah mayoralty, according to reports reaching the Saudi capital.
New Water Tanker Filling Stations Set Up in Jeddah
14 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH — New water filling locations will be set up in Jeddah to relieve water tanker congestion at the Tahlia and Ain Al-Aziziah stations, Minister of Water and Electricity Abdullah Al-Hussayen
Some Jeddah Residents Dig Wells to Ease Shortage
23 Jun 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH — With many residents in the kingdom waiting for government action on water shortages, residents of some poor neighborhoods in Jeddah have started digging wells near their houses so they
Jeddah Conference Examines Water Use in Agriculture
9 Jun 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (TradeArabia News Service) — Agricultural water practices were examined during a seminar in Jeddah last week, convened by the International Center for Bio saline Agriculture. The seminar on " Utilization
Increased Interest for Jeddah Water Management Deal
13 Jan 2008 - 23:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH — — Jeddah's water management contract has received six bids, according to officials at the Ministry of Electricity and Water.
The contract covers the management of Jeddah's sewer and
Saudi Arabia: Zamil, SABIC in $11.3 Million USD Cooling, Refrigeration Deal
17 Dec 2007 - 10:08 by Local Press Report
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — — Zamil Industrial Investment Company has signed an $11.3 million USD, 22-year agreement with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
Saudi Arabia: Consortium Selected for Jeddah Privatization Consultancy
20 Aug 2007 - 11:45 by Local Press Report
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — — The Ministry of Water and Electricity has selected an international consortium to act as consultants on the privatization of the water and wastewater sector in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia Looking for More High-Tech Investment
6 Aug 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — — The Saudi Organization for Industrial Estates and Technology Zones (SOIETZ) has shelved a major project in the coastal city of Jeddah for setting up high-technology projects, including
Marafiq Plans Yanbu II IWPP
23 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — - Saudi Arabia is looking into a second major water and power project at Yanbu, according to officials.
The Power & Water Utility Company for Jubail & Yanbu (Marafiq)said it
Saudi Arabia Starts Eastern Province Water Pipeline Project
16 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, DAM MAM — - Work on the water transmission system to serve Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province is expected to start soon, according to the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC).
The SWCC has stepped up its
Saudi Arabia Awards Projects to Expand Water Sector
9 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — — The government has awarded a $384 million USD potable water transport and delivery project contract to Turkish company Yuksel Insaat Saudi and Yuksel Construction, according to officials.
Saudi Arabia: Jubail IWPP Contracts Signed
22 Jan 2007 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
duBai, united arab emirates (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — — A consortium headed by Suez Energy International with ACWA Power Projects and Gulf Investment Corporation has finalized a series of agreements with the Power and Water Utility Company
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