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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
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
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.
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 - 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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,
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 (
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
Study Urges Cuts in Abu Dhabi Water Consumption
1 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — A study commissioned by the government has urged cuts in water consumption and promotion of efficiency in Abu Dhabi, saying that a combination of low prices, lack of efficiency standards
Arab Water Academy Announces 2009 Programs
30 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — The Abu Dhabi-based Arab Water Academy announced last week that it would be offering a wide range of learning programs in its first semester starting from June 2009.
Abu Dhabi Publishes Plumbing Code
30 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
ABU DHABI (AME Info) — Abu Dhabi has published the Uniform Plumbing Code, developed by the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) and its partners. The "Guide for Water Supply and Sanitation for the Emirate
Abu Dhabi Master Plan Calls for Treated Effluent, Reducing Consumption
23 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
UAE, ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates) DEWA on Track to Refinance .2 Billion USD Islamic Loan) — The strategic master plan for Abu Dhabi calls for efficient use of treated sewage effluent and reducing per capita water consumption. The plan was announced by Environment Agency — Abu
Six Bids Received for Abu Dhabi Sewer Tunnels
16 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — Six local and international companies have submitted bids for the first phase of the Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company's (ADSSC) deep-sewer tunnel project.
Abu Dhabi Wastewater Plant Projects Could Face Delays
5 Jan 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — Two wastewater plant projects by the Abu Dhabi Sewage Services Company (ADSSC) could face another round of delays, according to analysts.
Commercial closure for the projects was
Prequalification Request for Abu Dhabi Sewer Project
16 Nov 2008 - 20:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — I nternational and local companies last week were invited to prequalify for the design and build (DB) contract by Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC).
AD WEA Facing Credit Crunch
16 Nov 2008 - 20:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — T he effects of the global credit crunch are now hitting utilities in the Persian Gulf countries.
The Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) says it has had to come
Abu Dhabi Fund to Invest in Three Agricultural Projects in 2009
5 Nov 2008 - 09:14 by Local Press Report
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (Trend News Agency (Azerbaijan)) — The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will invest in three iagricutural projects in Uzbekistan in 2009. The fund will allocate $150 million USD to rehabilitation main collectors in Khorezm
$545 Million USD Abu Dhabi Tunnel Project Up for Bid
1 Sep 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — A bu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has invited companies to prequalify for a new $545 million USD deep tunnel work project.
The announcement was made on August 29
Abu Dhabi Water Demand to Grow by 43 Percent
25 Aug 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
UAE, ABU DHABI (Emirates News) — Demand for water in Abu Dhabi is expected to grow by 43 percent in the next five years, according to the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA). ADWEA projects a doubling
Arab Water Academy Launched
14 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — I n an attempt to provide better training and expertise for the management of water resources in the Arab World, the Arab Water Academy was launched in Abu Dhabi on July 6.
Concorde Industries Wins $43.5 million USD Sewage Plant Contract
23 Jun 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
UAE, ABU DHABI (Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)) — Concorde Industries has won a $43.5 million contract from the Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company to design and build a sewage treatment plant in Abu Dhabi's Al Mafraq area.
Abu Dhabi's Sewage System to Be Overhauled
21 Jan 2008 - 00:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — — Two international joint ventures have won contracts to build four sewage treatment plants in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, as part of an effort to overhaul the emirate's waste services.
Yemen: Abu Dhabi to Finance Hassan Dam
21 Jan 2008 - 00:05 by Local Press Report
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI (Business Intelligence Middle East) — — The Abu Dhabi government will provide a loan of some $79 million USD to finance the Hassan Dam project in Yemen.
The loan is coming via the government's financing arm, the
UAE: MWH Wins $11 Million USD Deal for Sewerage Projects
13 Jan 2008 - 23:28 by Local Press Report
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI (MWH (United Arab Emirates)) — — MWH-Abu Dhabi has won a four-year, $11 million USD project contract to support the Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company in reviewing sewerage and treatment assets.
Under the contract, MWH will
Adwea Issues Request for Proposals for Shuweihat2 IWPP ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates
3 Dec 2007 - 03:14 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
- After several months of negotiations and internal discussions, the Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (Adwea) has issued a request for proposals to companies prequalified for the
APC Starts Operations at Umm Al Nar Plant
27 Aug 2007 - 11:56 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, ABU DHABI, OMAN, MUSCAT — — Arabian Power Company (APC) has begun commercial operation of a new advanced combined cycle plant and a desalination plant at Umm Al Nar power and water project in Abu Dhabi.
UAE: Abu Dhabi, Health Ministry to Inspect Water for Schools
27 Aug 2007 - 11:56 by Local Press Report
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — — With the new school year starting, officials from the Ministry of Health and Abu Dhabi Municipality will inspect the quality of drinking water available at schools,
UAE: Abu Dhabi's Water Consumption High
2 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — - Abu Dhabi's water consumption has reached 350 liters per person per day, according to the Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi.
If measures are not taken to prevent it, water consumption could
UAE: Severn Trent Services Opens Branch in Abu Dhabi
2 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
— Severn Trent Services is opening a branch office in Abu Dhabi It is the company's second office in the Middle East region.
The first is in Cairo, Egypt.
Company Vice President of
British-Kuwaiti Joint Venture Wins Abu Dhabi Sewerage Contract
18 Jun 2007 - 09:36 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — - A joint venture of British company Biwater and Kuwait's Mohamed Abdulmohsin Kharafi & Sons, along with UAEbased Al-Qudra Holdings, is the preferred bidder for two greenfield
UAE: Abu Dhabi Tap Water Safe
11 Jun 2007 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — — Abu Dhabi's tap water is safe to drink, according to a recent Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority analysis.
"Tests done byADFCA laboratory show that drinking water in Abu Dhabi
German Company Takes Fujairah Pipeline Design
9 Apr 2007 - 08:14 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — — The Abu Dhabi Transmission and Dispatch Company (Transco) has awarded Germany's ILF Consulting Engineers the front-end engineering and design contract for the expansion of the
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