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International Power Sells Hidd Stake to Malaysia's Malakoff
14 May 2012 - 10:55 by Local Press Report
duBai (TradeArabia News Service) — International Power has announced the completion of the sale of a 40 per cent stake in Bahrain's Hidd Power Company (HPC) to Malakoff International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malakoff Cor
Siemens Signs $201.3 Million USD Contracts With Kahramaa
3 Apr 2012 - 08:48 by Local Press Report
DOHA (TradeArabia News Service) — Siemens has signed two major contracts worth a total of $201.3 million USD with Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) that aim to improve the power infrastructure in Doha.
Saline Water Conversion Corporation, Dow Sign MoU
3 Apr 2012 - 08:33 by Local Press Report
JEDDAH (TradeArabia News Service) — The Dow Chemical Company and Saudi Arabia-based Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue joint development activities in desalination t
Bahrainis Urged to Conserve Water
27 Mar 2012 - 10:01 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — Bahrainis and residents have been urged by a senior official to conserve water and energy resources before they become scarce.
Metito Wins SewageTreatment Plant Contract in Iraq
13 Mar 2012 - 00:11 by Local Press Report
KARBALA (TradeArabia News Service) — UAE-based Metito, a top provider of total intelligent water management and solutions in the emerging markets, said it has won a $9 million USD sewage treatment plant project from the Iraqi govern
Acwa Power Eyes Malaysian Assets
5 Mar 2012 - 09:37 by Local Press Report
RIYADH (TradeArabia News Service) — Saudi Arabia’s water and power project developer Acwa Power is “very keen” to buy power assets worth over $3 billion USD on sale by Malaysian tycoon Ananda Krishnan, the company’s chief financial
Dewa Not Planning to Tap Bond Markets in 2012
5 Mar 2012 - 08:50 by Local Press Report
duBai (TradeArabia News Service) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has no plans to tap bond markets in 2012 and the state utility will repay a $326.7 million USD securitization maturity this year ahead of time, its to
Bahraini Company Signs Contract for Water Treatment Complex in Indonesia
29 Feb 2012 - 08:07 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — PT Moya Indonesia, a subsidiary of Bahrain holding company Moya, has signed a 25-year build, operate and transfer (BOT) contract with the Indonesian Municipal Authority for the country’s biggest
Bahraini Company Signs Contact for Water Treatment Complex in Indonesia
27 Feb 2012 - 10:48 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — PT Moya Indonesia, a subsidiary of Bahrain holding company Moya, has signed a 25-year build, operate and transfer (BOT) contract with the Indonesian Municipal Authority for the country’s biggest
Al Dur Power and Water Plant Starts Operations
27 Feb 2012 - 10:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — The Al Dur Power and Water Company’s plant in Bahrain achieved full commercial operation earlier this month, it was announced today.
Abu Dhabi Utility Bills to Help Manage Consumption
13 Feb 2012 - 18:03 by Local Press Report
ABU DHABI (TradeArabia News Service) — Abu Dhabi will unveil a new utility bill for its customers starting next month that will provide more information, mainly on managing their water and power consumption across the emirate.
Bahrain Plans $291.7 Million USD in Infrastructure Projects
23 Jan 2012 - 16:27 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — Bahrain is planning $291.7 million USD in new infrastructure projects, with tenders for over 100 projects to be issued soon, according to Works Minister Essam Khalaf.
Abu Dhabi to Host International Water Summit
23 Jan 2012 - 14:58 by Local Press Report
ABU DHABI (TradeArabia News Service) — Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the International Water Association (IWA), will host the inaugural International Water Summit next year.
Membrane Bio-Reactor Market to Reach $280.30 Million USD by 2015
16 Jan 2012 - 16:58 by Local Press Report
TX, SAN ANTONIO (TradeArabia News Service) — The world’s largest membrane bioreactor systems will likely be built in the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region, with the market expected to expand at a compounded annual growth rate of 17.77 pe
Works Minister Inspects Sanitation Projects
19 Dec 2011 - 21:30 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — Bahraini Minister of Works Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf and other senior ministry officials inspected the sanitation and roads projects in the Ma’ameer area.
Haya Water to Provide Water to Irrigate Ghala Golf Club
19 Dec 2011 - 20:44 by Local Press Report
MUSCAT (TradeArabia News Service) — Haya Water will provide millions of gallons of treated water to help with irrigation of the Ghala Golf Club facility.
PACT Environmental Technology Company Wins $2.4 Million USD Contract in Saudi Arabia
5 Dec 2011 - 19:21 by Local Press Report
SHANGHAI (TradeArabia News Service) — PACT Environmental Technology Company won a $2.4 million USD contract to build an industrial wastewater treatment system in Saudi Arabia, the company said.
Bahrain Awards $37 Million USD in Infrastructure Contracts
24 Oct 2011 - 17:49 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — Bahrain awarded some $37 million USD in infrastructure contracts in July and August, according to Works Ministry Technical Services Assistant Under-Secretary Ahmed Al Khayat.
Construction of Hidd Plant to Start by the End of October
18 Oct 2011 - 09:54 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — Work on the $250.7 million USD Hidd sewage treatment plant will start by the end of this month, according to Bahraini officials. The plant will be built by a consortium led by Samsung Engineering.
Electricity and Water Authority Signs $133 Million USD in Contracts
10 Oct 2011 - 17:11 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority has signed $133 million USD in contracts to improve services and attract foreign investments.
Middle East Needs Collaborative Approach to Regional Water Challenges
10 Oct 2011 - 15:32 by Local Press Report
ABU DHABI (TradeArabia News Service) — The Middle East must adopt a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach to overcome water challenges in the region due to overuse of surface and underground water resources, according to Adrian Sym,
Three Companies to Carry Out Busaiteen Project
10 Oct 2011 - 17:16 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — A consortium of three international companies has been selected to carry out the $663 million USD Busaiteen sewage project in Muharraq governorate in Bahrain, according to Works Ministry Under-Secr
Bahrain Launches Sixth Phase of Sewage Project
15 Aug 2011 - 17:47 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — Bahrain has launched the sixth phase of the $18 million USD East Riffa sewage project. The project will serve around 1,700 houses. Drilling work for the project started last week.
Dow to Build Filmtec RO Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia
1 Aug 2011 - 14:10 by Local Press Report
RIYADH (TradeArabia News Service) — The Dow Chemical Company plans to build a best-in-class manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia for its Filmtec reverse osmosis elements in Saudi Arabia.
Haya Water Provides Water for Green Areas
25 Jul 2011 - 14:11 by Local Press Report
MUSCAT (TradeArabia News Service) — Haya Water will provide tens of millions of liters of treated water for trees, grass and plants in Muscat’s parks and other public areas.
Metito Aims to Create Awareness on Water Management
4 Apr 2011 - 14:36 by Local Press Report
ABU DHABI (TradeArabia News Service) — Water management solutions provider Metito aimed to create awareness among decision-makers on effective, sustainable water management during the Arabian Power & Water Summit (APWS) in Abu Dhabi
Empower to Use Recycled Sewage for Dubai Healthcare City
7 Mar 2011 - 14:24 by Local Press Report
duBai (TradeArabia News Service) — The Emirates Central Cooling (Empower) is now using recycled sewage water for its district cooling plant in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC).
Synlift Systems Signs MoU With Jade Consultancy for Wind-Powered Desalination
7 Feb 2011 - 13:31 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — Germany’s Synlift Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bahrain’s Jade Consultancy to promote wind-powered seawater desalination technology in the region.
GCC Countries Need to Restructure Tariffs
7 Feb 2011 - 13:26 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (TradeArabia News Service) — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries need to restructure water tariffs and find ways to discourage consumption, according to Arabian Gulf University professor of water resources Dr.
New Sewage Treatment Plant to Be Built in Muharraq
23 Jan 2011 - 20:00 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (TradeArabia News Service) — MANAMA | Source: TradeArabia News Service
LG Unveils Green Membrane Bioreactor
6 Dec 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (TradeArabia News Service) — LG Electronics unveiled its green membrane bioreactor (G-MBR) process, its first wastewater treatment solution.
The company announced two months ago that it was entering the water treatment
Dubai Mosque Decreases Water Consumption by 30 Percent
9 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
duBai, UAE (TradeArabia News Service) — The Abou Homed Al Gazali Mosque in Dubai reduced water consumption by 30 percent by installing mixers from German firm Grohe as part of the Green Mosque project. The project was launched last
Empower Reuses Chilled Water
2 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
duBai (TradeArabia News Service) — Emirates Central Cooling Corporation (Empower) adopted a water recycling system to reuse chilled water several times. The goal is to save energy.
"Empower tops its priority in
ABB to Help Reduce Leaks in Riyadh Network
28 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (TradeArabia News Service) — Power and automation technology group ABB is working to help cut leakage by about 40percent in Riyadh's water distribution network. ABB's FlowMaster flowmeters
Saudi Arabia to Increase Desal Capacity to 1.127 Billion Cubic Meters
24 May 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
RIYADH (TradeArabia News Service) — Saudi Arabia plans to increase its desalinated water production capacity to 1.127 billion cubic meters in 2010, according to organizers of Saudi Water Technology 2010.
Capacitative De-ionization Could Improve Wastewater Treatment, Agriculture
24 May 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (TradeArabia News Service) — A new technology, capacitative de-ionization, could revolutionize wastewater treatment in Bahrain and increase agricultural production by 300 percent, according to Mike Rae Selim, president of water
Pollution in Gulf Worsening
26 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (TradeArabia News Service) — Pollution in Persian Gulf waters is growing worse and could become irreversible, according to Charles Sheppard, a biological sciences professor at the University of Warwick, England.
CoolTech Gulf to Launch Miox Disinfectant in Mideast
19 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
duBai (TradeArabia News Service) — 'Water quality and mechanical services provider CoolTech Gulf has partnered with Miox Corporation to introduce Miox's mixed oxidant solution water disinfection in the region, according to CoolTech G
DSI Completes Acquisition of DSQ
19 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
duBai (TradeArabia News Service) — Drake & Scull International (DSI) completed acquisition of mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractor Drake & Scull International Qatar DSQ).
"With this move, we have
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.
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