Source: New feed
Author: constructionlead
Oman's Galfar wins BP Exploration's $95m gas system contract
Galfar Engineering and Contracting’s chief executive officer said "reasonable income" is expected from the 33-month contract
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Bahrain urban planning body approves Manama-Muharraq waterfront project
The approved conceptual master-plan also contains "a detailed proposal" to develop a 14km waterfront section between Juffair and the King Faisal Corniche
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Swiss firm ABB bidding for UAE projects worth almost $700m
These include a 132kV substation project of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), as well as a solar power plant project with ACWA Power
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Douglas OHI wins $5m contract for Crowne Plaza Muscat renovation
Project works will begin on 15 May, 2018, and are expected to cost approximately $9m, it has been revealed
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Egypt to sell stake in state-owned engineering, real estate firms
Egypt plans to a sell up to a 30% stake in 23 of state-owned companies as part of an economic reform programme.
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Jordan to install 10,000 charging stations for electric vehicles
The electric recharging outlets will be set up across Jordan in public places, hotels and shopping malls
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CW Skills Gap Survey: Are employers providing enough training?
Is the Middle East’s construction industry doing enough to develop its workforce?
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EGA recycled more than 96,000 tonnes of waste in 2017
EGA recycled more than 96,000 tonnes of waste in 2017 up almost 25% from 2016, and marks first Global Recycling Day
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Oman-based GlassPoint Solar appoints new CEO
GlassPoint Solar’s new CEO, Steven Moss, will be based in Muscat, where he will oversee the company’s global operations
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