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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Baker Hughes lands major contract for Eni’s Baleine project
Baker Hughes has secured a significant contract to supply subsea trees for Eni’s Baleine project, located offshore the Ivory Coast in West Africa. The project involves tapping into the Baleine field in three phases, with the first phase scheduled to begin production this year, followed by the second phase in 2024, and a larger third […]
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Qatari companies to invest $9.5 billion in Iraq’s infrastructure projects
Qatari companies have entered into agreements with Iraq’s National Investment Commission to undertake projects valued at $9.5 billion, including the construction of two power plants with a combined capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW), according to press statements released on Sunday. UrbaCon Trading & Contracting Company (UCC Holding) and the investment commission signed a 25-year public-private […]
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Dubai inaugurates world’s largest solar park
The fifth phase of the project will provide clean energy to 270,000 residences in Dubai
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Iraq invites foreign bids for contracts in 11 new gas blocks
Iraq has invited foreign companies to bid for contracts to explore and develop natural gas reserves in 11 new blocks as the OPEC member seeks to produce much-needed natural gas for power stations and cut imports that weigh on the country’s budget, Reuters reported. Eight blocks are located in western Anbar province, one in the […]
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Oman awards $6.7 billion contract for world’s largest green hydrogen plant
Construction of Duqm’s massive green hydrogen plant is scheduled to start in 2028
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Breaking: Saudi Arabia sights Dhul Hijjah moon; announces Eid Al Adha 2023 date
Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced that Monday, June 19, will mark the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, after sighting the new crescent in the Kingdom. ”Arafat Day will fall on Tuesday June 27, while Wednesday will be the first day of Eid Al Adha,” according to a statement by the Saudi Supreme Court. The […]
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Saudi contractor to invest $2.7 billion in Kingdom’s futuristic city NEOM
Alfanar Projects (formerly Alfanar construction) has announced plans to inject nearly SR10 billion ($2.7 billion) for the development of five residential communities in NEOM, a mega project under construction in Saudi Arabia, Trade Arabia reported. A leading global project developer and provider of engineering, construction and technology solutions with roots in Saudi Arabia, Alfanar said […]