Major industrial infrastructure investments recently launched by the UAE government are expected to push expenditure this year, according to a Knight Frank report
Source: New feed
Month: March 2017
ENEC switches off for Earth Hour
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) participated in the annual Earth Hour as a way to promote its role in a more sustainable future
Source: New feed
Oman’s Orpic to increase polypropylene production
Orpic is expecting the annual production capability of its polypropylene plant in Sohar to increase from 200,000 to 340,000 tonnes, once expansion works are completed
Source: New feed
Toyota Hybrids save 1.5 million moon trips of fuel
Al-Futtaim Motors celebrates the WWF?s Earth Hour and Toyota?s announcement of huge fuel savings globally owing to the sale of its hybrids
Source: New feed
Kuwait fund loans Lebanon $36.9m for water supply
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) has entered into a loan agreement worth $36.9m (KWD11.2m) with Lebanon, to be used on water projects for the country
Source: New feed
Schneider Electric’s Gulf team hosts USC students
Schneider Electric hosted a delegation from the University of Southern California (USC) in early March 2017 at its offices in Dubai
Source: New feed
Qatar: Chestertons MENA appoints country manager
Chestertons MENA operates nine offices in the region and is seeking to strengthen its presence in Qatar with the appointment of Nick Witty as the new country manager
Source: New feed
UAE: British Safety Council honours DEWA
DEWA is the only international organisation to win the Globe of Honour and Sword of Honour awards in health and safety for five consecutive years, according to the British Safety Council
Source: New feed
UAE's Waha Capital approves 20% cash dividend
The shareholders of Waha Capital approved a cash dividend of 20% for eligible shares at its annual general meeting (AGM), held on Wednesday
Source: New feed
Dulsco to construct $6.8m Dubai recycling plant
The 4.64ha plant located in Dubai Industrial Park is due for completion in 2018
Source: New feed