Dewa, Acwa announce financial close of $920m Hassyan desal projectDubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) and Saudi-based Acwa Power have announced the financial closing of the 180 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) seawater reverse osmosis (RO) desalination project in Hassyan. This project is a key component More… |
Emerge to install rooftop solar plant for Dubai Maritime CityEmerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, has signed an agreement to install a 980kWp rooftop solar plant for Dubai Maritime City that will offset 780 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year. The project is part of a wider energy transition led by DP World, More… |
Korean contractors snap up $2.4bn Middle East ordersThe Middle East region accounted for the largest share of overseas construction orders won by Korean construction companies during the first quarter of the year, reported Business Korea. A total of 183 Korean construction companies won 171 order More… |
Summit puts spotlight on latest developments in desal sectorThe UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has collaborated with Japan Cooperation Centre for Middle East to host a joint session at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2024 in Abu Dhabi to explore the latest developments in the field, share experiences and best practices. & More… |
Msheireb launches award to celebrate innovation in designMsheireb Properties, a leading sustainable property developer in Qatar, has partnered with Fast Company Middle East to present the first Msheireb Award for Innovation in Design. This global initiative celebrates and honours exemplary design-driven soluti More… |
Emirates REIT records highest ever property income in 2023Equitativa, the largest REIT (real estate investment trust) manager in the Gulf region, said its key unit Emirates REIT has reported healthy results for FY 2023 with its highest-ever total property income, which grew a 10% year-on-year growth hitting $74 million, while the total assets crosse More… |
Victaulic names offsite construction manager for Saudi ArabiaVictaulic, a US-headquartered expert in mechanical pipe joining systems, has announced the strategic hire of Neil Wypior, an industry veteran as the offsite construction manager for KSA. With over two decades of experience, Wypior brings unparalleled exp More… |
Hassan Allam unit wins Amaala Triple Bay hotel contractHassan Allam Holding, a major engineering and construction company in Egypt, has announced that its Saudi unit has secured an additional contract for the Marina Hotel in Amaala Triple Bay, situated along the kingdom's western coast. As per t More… |
Ideal Standard wins big at iF Design Awards 2024Ideal Standard, a leading provider of bathroom and washroom solutions, is celebrating a triple win in the 2024 iF Design Awards for its new product ranges: Solos, La Dolce Vita and Alu+. The innovative collections were created by renowned designer and Ch More… |
EtihadWE to establish EV charging infrastructure in Northern EmiratesAn Ajman-headquartered company is launching a major initiative to expand the distribution and construction of high-speed EV charging stations throughout the Northern Emirates, a report said. Eng Yousif Al Ali, CEO of Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) told Emirates News Agency More… |