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Dubai RTA to launch eWallet service in 2014
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed plans to launch an eWallet service in 2014 to ensure efficient online transactions for vehicle registration, fines... Read more
Masdar and IFC to collaborate on clean energy projects
Abu Dhabi's Masdar has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Fina…
Read moreDEWA launches US$28.6 million substation
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a new 132/11 kV substation with a capacity of 150,000 kV …
Read moreAPR and Hertz Dayim sign power deal
APR Energy and Hertz Dayim Equipment Rental have revealed plans to develop business for fast-track power solutions …
Read morePort of Sohar terminal expansion begins in Oman
Oman International Container Terminal (OICT) has announced that it has started construction on the US$1.3mn ex…
Read moreFluor wins US$185 million contract for Sharq Crossing programme in…
Fluor has signed a contract worth US$185mn with Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to provide programme manag…
Read moreConstruction of Moroccan solar power plant commences
Construction of the Noor 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) independent power project (IPP) has commenced in Morocco …
Read moreSaudi Arabia to build its first titanium dioxide smelter metal…
Cristal will set up the first factory for titanium dioxide smelter metal at the Jazan Economic City in Saudi Arabia…
Read morePDO plans to expand Oman’s Nimr reed bed project
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has announced plans to expand the Nimr reed-bed project in Oman to help increase t…
Read moreTelecom Egypt to launch mobile services in July
Telecom Egypt, the country’s only fixed-line operator, has said it will launch mobile phone services by July as soo…
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Power & Water
Masdar and IFC to collaborate on clean energy projects
Abu Dhabi's Masdar has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Finance C...
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DEWA launches US$28.6 million substation
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a new 132/11 kV substation with a capacity of 150,000 kV in Du...
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APR and Hertz Dayim sign power deal
APR Energy and Hertz Dayim Equipment Rental have revealed plans to develop business for fast-track power solutions in Sa...
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Construction
Fluor wins US$185 million contract for Sharq Crossing p…
Fluor has signed a contract worth US$185mn with Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to provide programme management...
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Abu Dhabi approves infrastructure projects worth more t…
The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has approved infrastructure projects worth more than US$408mn in a meeting presided over...
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Azmeel wins construction contract for Abraj Al Hilal 2 …
Emaar Middle East has awarded the construction contract for its Abraj Al Hilal 2 residential complex in Jeddah Gate, Sau...
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Logistics
Port of Sohar terminal expansion begins in Oman
Oman International Container Terminal (OICT) has announced that it has started construction on the US$1.3mn expansi...
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Dubai Airports to upgrade DXB's runways in 2014
Dubai Airports has announced that it will conduct an extensive runway enhancement project at Dubai International Airport...
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Qatar to spend US$2 billion more on new airport
Qatar has revealed plans to spend an additional US$2bn on its new international airport in Doha to accommodate expa...
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Manufacturing
Saudi Arabia to build its first titanium dioxide smelte…
Cristal will set up the first factory for titanium dioxide smelter metal at the Jazan Economic City in Saudi Arabia at a...
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Qatar and Algeria in joint venture deal to build Algeri…
Industries Qatar (IQ) has announced that Qatar and Algeria have entered into a joint venture for the construction of an ...
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Gulf RAK Oil sets up lubricant plant
Gulf RAK Oil, a joint venture of the Ras Al Khaimah government and Hinduja Group’s Gulf Oil International, has opened a ...
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Business & Management
Saudi Arabian foodstuff manufacturer reopens Dammam fac…
Dairy product and foodstuff manufacturer Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has announced the completion of th...
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Dubai Internet City launches innovation hub for entrepr…
Middle East and North African ICT community Dubai Internet City (DIC) has launched the In5 innovation hub, which will be...
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Qatar to develop three economic zones
Qatar's state-owned Economic Zones Company (EZC) has embarked on a project to develop three economic zones in Doha and i...
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Information Technology
Dubai RTA to launch eWallet service in 2014
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed plans to launch an eWallet service in 2014 to ensure efficient ...
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Telecom Egypt to launch mobile services in July
Telecom Egypt, the country’s only fixed-line operator, has said it will launch mobile phone services by July as soon as ...
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Qatar Foundation buys US$1.26bn stake in Bharti Airtel
Qatar has bought a five per cent stake in Indian telecoms company, Bharti Airtel, for US$1.26bn
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