Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, which commissioned 11 power stations last year, will look to develop more 132kV and 33kV units this year
Source: New feed
Month: January 2017
Qatar: New expat entry exit law further amended
Shortly after the introduction of a new residency law, Qatar’ Emir has added a further provision which entails that an expatriate is permitted to exit the country more easily
Source: New feed
New Construction Starts in November Slip 6 Percent
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $638.3 billion, new construction starts in November retreated 6% from October, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
Source: New feed
Salalah waterpark stage two $7.8m agreement signed
The second stage of the project includes the construction of the administration building, service facilities and parking, as well as the management, operation, and maintenance
Source: New feed
Oman to build $0.39m Orthotics Centre in Muscat
The Orthotics Centre is being funded by Sohar Aluminum Company, Salalah Methanol Company, Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO), and Khoula Hospital
Source: New feed
Damac launches luxury villas in its Akoya projects
Kensington boutique villas in Akoya Oxygen will be furnished and serviced units will start at $367,597 (AED1.35m) with payment over three and a half years
Source: New feed
Bahrain scales down 22 projects due to budget cuts
The projects were deemed ?too expensive? by government officials who were told to prioritise draft projects amid austerity measures
Source: New feed
Saudi sentences 49 protesting workers to prison
The Saudi Criminal Court in Makkah has sentenced 49 workers to four months in prison and 300 lashes for their role in protests and for inciting others to commit riots
Source: New feed
DEWA inaugurates a new substation in Al Quoz
DEWA is also set to complete the construction of 100 132/11 KV substations in different phases over the next three years
Source: New feed
UAE: DWTC awards $197m One Central contract to AFC
Dubai World Trade Centre has awarded a $197m contract to Al Futtaim Carillion to deliver Phase 1A6 of its One Central project
Source: New feed