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Bahrain unveils its green dream
20 Jul 08, Arabian Business
Ambitious plans have been unveiled to re-create a green Bahrain, once known as the land of a million palm trees.

Al Fara'a unveils Dh1b tower project in Dubai
19 Jul 08, Gulf News
Al Fara'a Properties, a subsidiary of Al Fara'a Construction, Industrial and Property Group, has announced the launch of Dh1 billion Burj Al Fara'a, a commercial tower located in the commercial business district of Jumeirah Village.

Oman to invite bids for Duqm plant
17 July 08, Arabian Business
Oman plans to invite bids from regional and international companies for theconstruction of a 1,000 MW power and water desalination plant in Duqm

Gulf countries will invest about 200b to boost energy output
17 Jul 08, Gulf News
Gulf Cooperation Council countries will be investing $160 billion-$200 billion to develop 14-20 energy projects, according to reports from the energy sector.

Awali unveils major projects in Ajman
17 July 08, Gulf News
Dubai: Awali Real Estate investment yesterday announced the launch of four towers valued at Dh1.2 billion

Ras Al Khaimah economy to grow by 15-18%
16 July 08, Arabian Business
Grand plans are in the pipeline for Ras Al Khaimah with predictions that its economy will grow at a rate between 15-18 per cent this year

Government plans four power plants in Ras Al Khaimah
15 Jul 08, Emirates Business
Four electricity plants with a total capacity of 740MW are to be built by the Ras Al Khaimah Government and plans for a 2,000MW plant to meet the needs of the emirate's future expansion are being studied

Pakistan gets loan of almost $295m for power and water projects
15 July 08, Gulf News
Islamabad: The World Bank will provide Pakistan $294.7 million (around $Dh1,082 million) for an electricity distribution improvement project

RAK plans four new power plants
15 July 08, Arabian Business
Four new electricity plants with a total capacity of 740MW are to be built by the Ras Al Khaimah Government

RAK to develop 2,740MW power generation capacity for new residential communities
14 July 08, Gulf News
Ras Al Khaimah Government is offering guranteed power, water and gas supplies to property buyers

Saudi Arabia approves plan to privatise SWCC
13 July 08, Khaleej Times
Jeddah - The executive plan for the privatisation of the saline water conversion corporation (SWCC) that runs more than 30 desalination plants in the Kingdom

Hamdan okays Dh432m infrastructure projects
13 July 08, Khaleej Times
Dubai - Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, has approved a number of infrastructure developments projects in Dubai

GCC to invest $4.2tr locally
13 July 08, Khaleej Times
Dubai: GCC countries are set to collectively deploy $4.2 trillion within their own borders over the next 14 years

RTA plans to conserve energy
10 July 08, Gulf News
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is conducting a study to reduce energy consumption in all its facilities and use enviromentally friendly energy sources

Utilities supply crunch in Northern Emirates
10 July 08, Arabian Business
Real Estate projects in the Northern Emirates could be left without utilities because development is not being properly planned

Oman takes measures to tackle power and water supply disruptions
9 July 08, Gulf News
Muscat: Oman authorities has vowed measures to takle disruptions in power and water supply, blamed on rapid economic growth and escalating demand

Energy investors
9 July 08, Arabian Business
With the Middle East needing to find billions of dollars to fund infrastructure projects, governments are hoping private investors will dip into their pockets

Hydra launches twin towers
8 July 08, Trade Arabia
Hydra properties has announced the official launch of its iconic Hydra Twin Towers project at Jumeirah Village, Dubai

$2bn boost for wind farms planned
7 Jul 08, Arabian Business
Wind farms: Arcapita's deal will see alternative energy projects built in China

Prysmian led consortium
1 July 08, Gulf News
Prysmian led consortium awarded 168 million Euro contract for power transmission project by the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA)

First energy bank is born
29 Jun 08, Arabian Business

RAK plans outdoor ski slope
28 June 08, The National
The Hajjar Mountains, north of Ras Al Khaimah, will be the site for an ambitious development project

Saudi Arabia plans water and power projects worth $12b
28 Jun 08, Gulf News

GCC to invest $200b on energy projects
23 Jun 08, MENAFN

Bids invited for Crescent Towers
21 Jun 08, Arabian Business

Regional building code a must for sustainability
21 Jun 08, Arabian Business

Saudi needs $65bn power and water investments
17 Jun 08, AME

Dubai to get DH1.3bn Rotating Tower
17 June 08, Business 24/7

Emaar to build hospitals in Mideast
15 Jun 08, Arabian Business

Sharjah ruler gives SEWA more autonomy
15 Jun 08, Gulf News

Sewa looks to the private sector
14 Jun 08, The National

Winds of change
13 Jun 08, Arabian Business

Resources sufficient says BP chief
11 Jun 08, Arabian Business

Supply diversification
10 June 08, Arabian Business