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Oman, Singapore Open Reverse Osmosis Project in Mirbat
20 May 2013 - 09:20 by Local Press Report
MIRBAT (Oman Daily Observer) — Oman and Singapore entered into a new era of bilateral trade with the official opening of RO 385 million Salalah Independent Water and Power Plant (IWVVP) in Mirbat on May 19.
British Water to Take Delegation to Oman
5 Nov 2012 - 09:38 by Local Press Report
MUSCAT (Oman Daily Observer) — British Water, the lead trade association for the supply chain of the UK water and wastewater industry, is bringing a delegation of 14 companies to Oman from November 10-11 to explore partnerships
Oman Awards $24.4 Million USD Contract to Galfar Engineering
18 Oct 2012 - 10:12 by Local Press Report
MUSCAT (Construction Weekly Online) — Galfar Engineering & Contracting of Oman has landed a $24.4 million USD contract to build a new water network at Al Rustaq in the south Al Batinah Province. The company was awarded the c
Omani Contractor Begins Emergency Water Reservoir Construction
22 May 2012 - 08:57 by Local Press Report
MUSCAT (Oman Daily Observer) — Well-known Omani contractor Al Hassan Engineering Company has commenced construction work on the network of back-up water reservoirs for Muscat Governorate at a cost of approximately $83 million US
Petroleum Development Oman Launches Water Treatment Plant
15 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
OMAN, MUSCAT (Petroleum Development Oman) — A produced water treatment pilot plant for Petroleum Development Oman was officially launched last week. The plant was designed and built in Japan with support from the Japan Cooperation
Bank Muscat to Collect PAEW Payments
18 Oct 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
OMAN, MUSCAT (ONA (Oman)) — Oman's Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW) signed an agreement with Bank Muscat under which PAEW bills can be collected through an e-payment system. PAEW Chairman Mohammed
Petroleum Development Oman Builds RO Plant
23 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OMAN, MUSCAT — The Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) built a reverse osmosis plant to provide drinking water to the town of Al Furjah and nearby areas in Ibri.
Al-Dakhiliyah Water Supply Project Inaugurated in Oman
7 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OMAN, MUSCAT — Oman's Al-Dhakhliya Water Supply Project which supplies potable water from the Barka desalination plant to several districts in Dhakhliya, was officially opened at the end of May.
SUNIR Group Wins $75 Million USD Omani Contract
8 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
OMAN, MUSCAT (Arabian Business) — Iran's SUNIR Group won a $75 million USD water supply construction contract in Oman, according to a tender board official. SUNIR will build the water supply network in Jabal Al
Oman Launches Mist Water Harvesting
8 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
OMAN, MUSCAT (Khaleej Times (United) — The government of Oman launched a number of projects for mist water harvesting. The goal is to help restore forest cover to the mountains in the southern governorate of Dhofar.
AFESD Coordinates With Mahrah Governor on $40 Million USD Grant From Oman
25 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
YEMEN, MAHRAH (Saba (Yemen)) — Mowafaq al-Saghar, technical consultant of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), met last week with Mohammed Khodem, governor ofMaharh province in south Yemen, to coordinate a $
Iran's SUNIR Wins Water Pipeline Contract
14 Dec 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
TEHRAN, OMAN (The Tehran Times (Iran)) — Iranian firm SUNIR won the contract to construct a water pipeline at Al Jabal al Akdar resort in Oman, the Oman Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW) announced.
Sembcorp to Begin Work on Oman's Salalah IWPP Next Month
16 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OMAN, MUSCAT — Construction work on Oman's muchdelayed Salalah independent water and power project (IWPP) in the governorate of Dhofar is expected to start next month.
The IWPP is to become operational in two
Omani Policymakers Discuss Water Management in Agriculture
9 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
OMAN, MUSCAT (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Oman's top policymakers met in the Dhahirah region oflbri to discuss development of the country's agricultural sector, including modern technology and water management for irrigation.
Omani- Singapore Joint Committee Discusses Water Sector Experiences
17 Aug 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
sinGapore, MUSCAT (Times of Oman) — The eighth meeting of the Omani-Singaporean Joint Committee in Muscat last week discussed and exchanged experiences in water and investment sectors, oil and gas, trade, e-government, and electricity
Muscat Faces Water Shortages
6 Oct 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OMAN, MUSCAT — An unexpected technical breakdown of the Ghubrah desalination plant has caused several areas in the Muscat governorate to face acute shortages of water.
Officials of the Omani Public Authority for
Brunei: Supply Resumes in Brunei-Muara District
29 Jan 2008 - 19:33 by Local Press Report
Brunei, BANDAR SERIBEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin (Brunei)) — — Water supply has resumed in some areas of BruneiMuara district after service was interrupted last week, according to the Department of Water Services.
The supply disruption was due
Oman: $1.5 Million USD Sewage Plant Completed in Hamra a I Drou
13 Jan 2008 - 23:28 by Local Press Report
OMAN, IBRI (Oman News Agency/Oman Tribune) — — A $1.5 million USD sewage plant started operations in Hamra al Dourei niyabat (district).
A water desalination plant is also expected to be inaugurated in Hamra Al Dourei soon.
Oman Awards Two Major IWPP Contracts
7 Jan 2008 - 00:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OMAN, MUSCAT — — The Oman Tender Board has approved two contracts for the sultanate's next independent water and power project, according to officials at the Oman Water Procurement Company.
Oman: $159 Million USD Water Sector Subsidy in 2008 Budget
7 Jan 2008 - 00:05 by Local Press Report
OMAN, MUSCAT (Oman News Agency) — — The country's budget for 2008 includes a $159 million USD subsidy for the water sector, Minister of National Economy and Deputy Chairman of the Financial Affairs and Energy Resources Council Ahmed
Brunei: Electricity and Water Sector Grew 4.1 Percent in Q2 of 2007
15 Oct 2007 - 20:37 by Local Press Report
Brunei, BANDAR SERIBEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin (Brunei)) — — Brunei's electricity and water sector grew by 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2007, mainly because of the consumption of electricity in commercial activities, according to the
Brunei: Water Department Switches to E-Billing
17 Sep 2007 - 23:30 by Local Press Report
Borneo (Borneo Bulletin) — — The Water Services Department in Bandar Sen Begawan, Tasek and Jerudong resumed operations after closing for several days last week to change over to a new electronic billing system.
Oman: Shipwreck Raises Pollution Concerns
23 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
OMAN, MUSCAT (Oman Daily Observer) — —The pollution control department at the Ministry of Regional Municipalities, Environment and Water Resources is on the alert for possible environmental contamination
Oman: Rains Fill Aquifers
2 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
OMAN, MUSCAT (Oman News Agency/ Oman Daily Observer) — — Recent rains have replenished supplies in underground aquifers throughout Oman, according to the Ministry of Regional Municipalities, Environment and Water Resources.
Salalah had the maximum
Oman Assessing Bids for Batinah IWPP
25 Jun 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OMAN, MUSCAT — — Bidding has been opened for the consultancy contracts for the Batinah independent water and power project, Omani officials said.
Initial indications by the Oman Power and Water Procurement
Deadline Approaching for Oman's Salalah IWPP
30 Apr 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OMAN, MUSCAT — - Oman could present results of bid proposals for the Salalah independent water and power project (IWPP) by the beginning of June.
Interest in the project was significant,
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