Time frame set for Al Ghubrah IWPP
February 16, 2010
Oman Power and Water Procurement Company is targeting an October 1, 2010 timeframe for the award of a contract for the establishment of a new Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP).
Regional
‘No shortcomings in Jeddah sewerage projects’
February 16, 2010
Abdullah Al-Hussayyen, Minister of Water and Electricity has maintained that there were no shortcomings in the execution of the sewerage projects.
Wastewater network testing initiated
February 15, 2010
The implementing company of the Al Ghubrah Al Athaibah wastewater project has started pilot connections of the wastewater network to buildings and installations.
Nalco, KAUST in partnership pact
February 15, 2010
Sign 2 agreements establishing former as founding member of KICP and research partner of CIAP.
TAMUQ to launch sustainable water inititaive
February 15, 2010
Texas A&M University Qatar (TAMUQ) will launch Qatar Sustainable Water and Energy Utilisation Initiative (QWE) early February 2010.
SWCC clears projects worth SR40 billion
February 15, 2010
The board of directors of Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) have approved four water projects worth SR40 billion.
Saudi Arabia launches solar desalination R&D programme
February 15, 2010
KACST has launched the first phase of a national initiative for desalination by solar energy in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with IBM.
National body to regulate desalination needed
January 15, 2010
Stakeholders taking part in the Environment & Water Workshop call for a national regulatory body to monitor and regulate the desalination industry.
Darfur initiative
January 15, 2010
TechnoPark, the Economic Zones World subsidiary, extended its commitment to sustainable water and energy solutions with its strong support of the 1001 Wells Project in Darfur
Abu Dhabi unveils coastal development guidelines
January 15, 2010
The areas that have been identified for protection include those areas that contribute to Abu Dhabi's overall biodiversity.
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