Dubai?s DEWA has announced that it will open a tender in two weeks to build a 1,200MW coal-fired plant
Power Generation
Middle East collaborative initiative could help Iran, say Frost & Sullivan

There is uncertainty over Irans peaceful efforts to generate nuclear power for productive purposes such as research and power generation. (Image source: Brewbooks/Flickr)
A possible Middle Eastern initiative could be a solution to the current restrictions imposed on Iran pertaining to the nuclear deal, say research analyst Arun Kumar Sampathkumar and consultant Lawrence Surendra from Frost & Sullivan
Japan, Saudi Arabia and Oman consortium to develop US$630mn power plant

The power plant to be constructed will have a capacity of 400MW. (Image source: MichaelCoghlan/Flickr)
Japan?s Mitsui, Saudi Arabia?s ACWA Power and Oman?s Dhofar International Development and Investment Holding (DIDIC) have secured a contract from the Omani government to build and operate a US$630mn natural gas-fired power plant in Salalah, Oman
Arab Constructors to develop US$150mn electric power plant in Baghdad

Iraqs power plants face fuel shortage, and the country faces problems in power generation. (Image source: Sergebystro/Flickr)
Construction company Arab Contractors is planning to deliver an electric power plant in Baghdad, Iraq at a cost of US$150mn by the end of 2015
Dubai-based energy rental firm to enhance growth strategy in Africa
The managing director of Dubai-based energy rental firm SES Smart Energy Solutions has predicted that the company?s annual turnover will top US$100mn by 2019, and will specifically focus on enhancing growth in the African market