France’s TotalEnergies is pushing ahead with plans to build a 1,000 megawatt solar power project in Iraq after the project was endorsed by Baghdad last week, Zawya Projects reported, citing a statement by the Iraqi Electricity Ministry. The solar park project is part of a $27 billion framework agreement signed by Iraq and France in […]
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Eid Al Adha 2023: 6-day weekend dates revealed
As Eid Al Adha approaches, UAE residents are gearing up for a well-deserved break. With schools closing for a two-month summer vacation, a five- or six-day weekend awaits, subject to the sighting of the Moon. According to the Islamic Hijri calendar, the designated holiday period spans from the 9th to the 12th of Dhul Hijjah. […]
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Mending ties? Blinken visits Saudi Crown Prince to discuss economic cooperation
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a mission to mend Washington’s relations with Riyadh after years of deepening disagreements on issues ranging from Iran and regional security to oil prices, Reuters reported. Blinken met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and they “discussed deepening economic cooperation, […]
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UAE’s Masdar to build the world’s largest $10 billion wind farm in Egypt
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co, also known as Masdar, along with Infinity Power, Africa’s largest renewable energy developer, and Hassan Allam Utilities, a sustainable infrastructure focused investment platform, signed an agreement with Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority to secure land to build a 10-gigawatt (GW) capacity onshore wind farm in Egypt, set to be […]
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NEOM awards contract for world’s largest hydrogen plant
Envision Energy announced that it has signed a contract to supply 1.67 GW wind turbines from NEOM Green Hydrogen Co for the world’s largest utility-scale hydrogen plant powered entirely by renewable energy. The mega plant is located at Oxagon, Saudi Arabia’s region of NEOM. Under the contract, Envision’s wind turbines will be installed and are expected to […]
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UAE Ministry sets 7 conditions for hiring expat workers
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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Oman supports OPEC+ decision by extending production cuts until 2024
Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has announced its intention to extend its voluntary reduction of 40,000 barrels of oil per day until December 2024, according to media reports. This extension is being implemented as a precautionary measure, the state-owned Oman Observer said in a report. Oman, although not a member of OPEC, is one […]
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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 […]