Qatar is intending to set up a new electricity plant with a capacity of up to 5,000 megawatts by 2016 in order to meet rising energy demands according to a senior official from Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC).
Technology
Chip manufacturing facility 'to be built in Abu Dhabi'
The chief executive of technology investment firm, Advanced Technology Investment Co, plans to spend US$6 billion-US$7 billion to build a chip manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi according to a recent interview with Dow Jones Newswires.
Invensys Rail wins Haramain High Speed Line signalling deal
As a member of the Al Shoula consortium that was awarded signalling, operation and maintenance for the Haramain High Speed Line, Invensys Rail will provide the full turn-key signalling and train control systems.
Oracle wins ERP and IT solutions deal
Nuqul Group has announced the selection of Oracle Corporation as its strategic vendor for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
ABB aids Kuwait
ABB has signed an agreement with Kuwaits central power and water utility, to provide maintenance services related to the Doha East power station and the Shuwaikh desalination plant.