Alstom Grid has won a US$93.5 million contract with Iraq's Ministry of Electricity - Directorate General of Electrical Transmission Projects to design, manufacturer and install the Mosul East gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substation.

Saudi Electricity Co. (SECO) signed contracts valued at US$308mn with two local companies to develop power facilities in the kingdom.

Zamil Projects has been awarded a new contract worth US$$37.9mn from Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Company to provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services and mechanical works for the HVAC systems and equipment at Rabigh Power Plant Stage 2.

Doha Cables has been awarded a two-year contract by Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) to supply power cables in deal worth US$494mn.

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, a government body that sets energy policy, has announced that it would be freezing utility tariffs in Dubai over the next few years.