Dubai has given the green light to a monumental $21.8 billion sewerage system plan that will serve the city for the next century and further positioning it as one of the world’s most modern and sustainable cities. The ambitious project, approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and […]
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Revealed: Iraq announces details of oil and gas licensing round
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has unveiled the locations of the 11 exploration sites for the sixth licensing round, clarifying the eligibility criteria for participating companies, according to press reports. All the exploratory sites for this licensing round are located in the western region. Muhammad Al-Saadi, Assistant Director General of the Petroleum Contracts and Licenses Department […]
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Bahrain receives bids from contractors for Jasra substation
Bahrain‘s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has received proposals from six bidders for the 220kV feeder cable works of the new 400kV Jasra Grid Substation, according to reports. The scope of the tender includes the design, manufacturing, supply, transportation, civil works, installation, jointing, and testing of various cable circuits. The tender notification states that the […]
Palestinian economy could get much-needed boost after Israel approves Gaza Strip gas development
Israel gave preliminary approval for the development of a gas field off the Gaza Strip on Sunday—a move that would be a boost for the cash-strapped Palestinian economy. Israel, however added, that the approval would require security coordination with the Palestinian Authority and neighbouring Egypt. Announcing the move on the Gaza Marine project, Prime Minister […]
UAE, Qatar to restore diplomatic ties, reopen embassies
The UAE and Qatar have announced the re-establishment of diplomatic representation, the two Gulf nations’ foreign ministers said on Monday. Embassies and consulates will resume work as of Monday, June 19. The UAE embassy in Doha, Qatar’s embassy in Abu Dhabi and consulate in Dubai will reopen. “The two sides affirm that this step represents […]
Eid Al Adha 2023: UAE announces 6-day holidays for private sector
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the UAE on Monday has officially announced Eid Al Adha holidays for employees working in the private sector. The Ministry has officially declared that the private sector in the country will observe a holiday for Eid Al Adha starting on the 9 of Dhu Al Hijjah (Day […]
Kuwait Oil Company to invest $43 billion on new oil projects, CEO says
Kuwait intends to expand production by nearly 200,000 barrels per day