The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has set seven conditions for private sector establishments and employers to recruit and employ workers from outside the country. In an instructional video posted on MoHRE’s official Instagram account, the conditions are as follows: The ministry provides 12 different types of work permits for registered establishments, which are based on […]
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ADNOC Onshore awards major EPC contract to Chinese contractor
Chinese contractor China Petroleum Engineering and Construction (CPECC) has won a major contract from ADNOC Onshore, the onshore unit of ADNOC, to upscale production of its mature fields. CPECC said the award covers engineering, procurement, construction and management of what is called Project Swing, involving retooling the existing facilities at the giant Bab field, Northeast […]
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Iraq’s Basrah natural gas project begins operations
The first train of Iraq Basrah natural gas liquids plant (BNGL) which is being constructed by China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corp (CPECC) was successfully put into operation, the company said in a statement. The project aims to increase capacity by 40% by adding a 400 million standard cubic feet per day (cf/d) greenfield gas […]
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Saudi Arabia announces mandatory employment test for Indian expats
Indian expats in Saudi Arabia will now have to pass the mandatory Skill Verification Program (SVP) test, Arabian Business reported, citing The Economic Times. The move is part of the kingdom’s efforts to enhance the quality of its professional workforce and combat the issue of unqualified employees. The test is mandatory for specific categories of jobs […]
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ADNOC awards multi-million EPC contracts for Abu Dhabi’s Bab and Asab fields
ADNOC Onshore recently awarded multi-million EPC contracts for Bab and Asab oil field clusters to maintain and sustain crude oil production from the assets. The project, which aims at expanding ADNOC’s oil production capacity, was divided into 5 EPC packages, according to data from DMS Projects. EPC package awards Egypt-headquartered contractor Petrojet was awarded the contracts for […]
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Omani contractor Galfar wins $726 million contract from PDO
Leading Omani construction firm Galfar Engineering and Contracting has been awarded a multi-year contract worth $726 million covering the delivery of off-plot facilities for the Qarn Alam oil field. According to a report by Omani Observer, the contract was awarded following a competitive tender process by state-owned Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), and Galfar was […]
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Aramco awards $24.8 million contract to East Pipes
Saudi Aramco has awarded a contract to East Pipes Integrated Co for nearly $24.8 million, East Pipes said in its bourse disclosure. The eight-month deal covers the manufacturing and supplying of steel pipes to Aramco. East Pipes Integrated indicated that the agreement will reflect on its income statements during the fourth quarter (Q4) of fiscal […]
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RAD Torque Systems launches world’s most powerful battery-powered torque wrench
RAD Torque Systems – a world leader in manufacturing industrial torque wrenches – has launched the first battery-powered torque wrench series capable of torquing up to 11,000 ft. lbs. The launch of the highly anticipated B-RAD X makes it the most powerful cordless torque wrench in the world. Fastening bolts in remote locations will now […]
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‘Saudi lollipop’ for oil markets: Kingdom announces OPEC production cuts
Saudi Arabia will make additional voluntary cuts of 1 million barrels a day to its oil production in an effort to increase prices following a long OPEC+ meeting in Vienna, Financial Times reported. The 1 million b/d cut will initially be for July but could be extended, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz said, describing it […]
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ADNOC awards $162 million EPC contract to NPCC
National Petroleum Construction Co, a wholly-owned unit of National Marine Dredging Co (NMDC), was awarded a $162.31 million contract by ADNOC, Mubasher reported. The deal covers the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works for installing seven jackets, according to a bourse filing. NPCC has grown from a small fabricator to an international EPC company with […]
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