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French-Saudi Consortium to Manage Makkah's Water Supply

13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Saudi Arabia, MAKKAH — The water supply of Makkah, Saudi Arabia's third largest city and pilgrimage center for Muslims, will come under the management of French-Saudi consortium Saur-ZAMIL as terms of a $46 million

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

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.

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.

Saudi Arabia, Yemen Sign Deal on Water Projects

1 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

JEDDAH, YEMEN (Arab News (Saudi Arabia)) — Saudi Arabia and Yemen were to sign nine agreements to finance water, electricity, health and educational projects in Yemen during the recent 19th session of the Saudi-Yemeni Coordination Council (S

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.

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.

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,

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

Saudi Arabia to Relaunch Bids for Ras Al Zour Project

5 Oct 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's Water and Electricity Company selected the Saline Water Conversion Corp. (SWCC) to run the huge Ras Al Zour project and announced plans to relaunch bids within the next six months.

Saudi Arabia Plans to Modernize Desal Plants

24 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

SAUDI ARABIA, JUBAIL (Arab News (Saudi Arabia)) — Saudi Arabia is planning to modernize desalination plants in the country, according to the Water and Electricity Minister Abdullah Al-Hussayen. Hussayen said the kingdom

China's Sound Group Wins Saudi Water Treatment Deal

17 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

BEIJING, China — Beijing-based water disposal firm and environmental protection equipment manufacturer Sound Group won a contract worth $82 million USD from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Looks to Cloud Seeding to Increase Water Resources

27 Jul 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Arabian government announced it has introduced cloud seeding to the southwestern region of the country as part of the third phase of the kingdom's bid to increase its water

Saudi Arabian Banking Sector Stops Financing Major Projects

1 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Saudi Arabia's banking sector has cut off finance for major projects, which has forced the government to fund them, participants heard at the Euromoney Saudi Arabia conference in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia Awards Contracts Worth $2.4 Billion USD

11 May 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia awarded contracts worth $2.4 billion USD on May 9 to boost water supply to the Saudi capital and surrounding areas. The contracts are for implementation of water in the Central Region.

Saudi Arabia's NWC Plans Specialized Wastewater Company

20 Apr 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) has plans to utilize tons of wastewater being generated in the country.

The company intends to set up a separate

Hyder Consulting to Advise on PPP Contract

20 Apr 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (New Civil Engineer (United Kingdom)) — Hyder Consulting has won the contract from the Saudi Arabia National Water Company to act as client adviser for a major water public private partnership (PPP) deal in Saudi Arabia.

UK Firms Eye Saudi Arabia's Water Sector

9 Feb 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Water companies from the UnitdKingdom are scouting for business opportunities in Saudi Arabia as the country plans multibillion dollar investments over the next few years in the sector.

Water Tariffs to Increase in Saudi Arabia

19 Jan 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — w ater and Electricity Minister Abdullah Al-Hussayen on January 14 announced plans to increase water tariffs in the kingdom to $1.34 USD per cubic meter.

Saudi Arabia Launched New Projects in Madinah

19 Oct 2008 - 20:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — ing Abdullah last week launched a number of water and electricity projects in Madinah, which will cost an estimated $2.4 billion USD.

Saudi Arabia Faces Delays in Privatization of Wastewater Plant

29 Sep 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — T he plan to privatize the Manfouha and al-Hatyer water treatment plants has hit a snag, according to Saudi officials.

The project now could be delayed due to

Taif Residents Face Shortages

4 Aug 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — w hile Saudi Arabia announced new steps toward privatization of its water services this week, parts of the country The waiting time for water tankers this

Morocco's King Examines Projects

28 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

Morocco, IZEMMOUREN (Maghreb Arabe Presse) — Morocco's King Mohammed VI last Tuesday looked into the progress of some $3.02 million USD in projects being carried out in the rural Izemmouren area in the northeastern part of the country.

Saudi Electricity Company to Secure $1.6 Billion USD Loan

21 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — T he Saudi Electricity Company will sign a $1.6 billion USD Islamic loan agreement.

The loan is part of the company's ongoing expansion to meet

Deadlines Delayed for Saudi Power and Water Projects

7 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Financial difficulties and new regulations have caused delays in several major power and water projects in Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Electric Company has delayed bid deadlines for two

Taiwan: Saudis Could Stop Oil Exports Over IWPP Investment

19 May 2008 - 23:16 by Local Press Report

TAIPEI, Taiwan (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — — Saudi Arabia has threatened to stop oil exports to Taiwan because of Taiwan's delay in investing in the kingdom's independent power and water projects (IWPPs), according to a report

Malaysia: Saudi, Malaysian Engineers Sign MoU

12 May 2008 - 22:20 by Local Press Report

Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — — The Board of Engineers of Malaysia and the Saudi Council of Engineers have signed an agreement to expand cooperation in energy, water, infrastructure, transportation, information and communication

Saudi Arabia: Kingdom to Host Sector Specialists

4 Feb 2008 - 10:08 by Local Press Report

Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH (Arab News (Saudi Arabia)) — — A delegation of specialists in the water industry and public private partnerships from the United Kingdom traveled to the kingdom last week to meet with senior government officials

Saudi Arabia: Water Projects a Key Step for Industrial Cities

13 Jan 2008 - 23:28 by Local Press Report

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AME Info) — — Completing water projects, with an investment of some $802 million USD over the next 30 years, is a key step in the development of industrial cities in the kingdom, according to Tawfig al

Saudi Arabia to Increase Water Sector Spending to $54 Billion USD

17 Dec 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — — The government will spend some $54 billion USD for capital projects and the water network in the next few years, according to Deputy Minister of Water and Electricity Loay al Musallam.

After Delays, Saudi National Water Company Formation Expected Soon

3 Dec 2007 - 03:14 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — - After more than a year of internal discussions and in-depth economic feasibility studies,

Saudi Arabia now seems ready to complete the creation of its longdelayed national water company.

The government also increased the

Funding Ras Al Zour IWPP Launched

19 Feb 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — — Saudi Arabia's largest-ever independent water and power project (IWPP) at Ras al Zour got the green light from the Saudi Water & Electricity Company.

Companies are invited to submit their

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