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SWCC sets Guinness record for lowest energy consumption in water desalination
Saudi utility recognised for consuming only 2.27kW/h for every cubic metre of desalinated water produced . The Saudi Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)...
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First villa in phase two of Deerat Al Oyoun handed over
Over 3,000 villas are said to make up phase one and two of Deerat Al Oyoun, says Al Salam bank. The first...
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Surprise return as Campbell Gray rejoins Atkins as MEA CEO
Gray returns to Atkins after leaving for Currie & Brown in Q4 2019. Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has announced...
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Crown Prince unveils initiatives aiming to generate 50% of KSA’s energy from renewables by 2030
Saudi Green Initiative and Middle East Green Initiative includes planting of 40 billion trees as Crown Prince sets out ‘green’ roadmap for...
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Aramco and ACI launch new centre focused on nonmetallics in building and construction
The centre aims to achieve more sustainable building solutions through advances in nonmetallic technologies. Aramco and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) have...
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Final tests completed at Umm Al Houl expansion SWRO desalination plant in Qatar
The plant will be the largest desalination plant in Qatar using reverse osmosis technology, producing 564 million of liters per day and...
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PPP approach could save $2.9bn on Kuwait megaproject
KAPP study calls for PPP to build Kuwait Metro project. Kuwait could save billions of dollars if it builds its planned metro...
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ODS Global & Johnson Controls to boost innovation and efficiencies in building operations
Partnership includes the addition of Building and Energy Management Systems (BEMS) to ODS’ existing services portfolio. UAE-based sustainable integrated building management service...
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Bahrain awards $4.1bn worth of tenders in 2020 with oil and construction sectors leading the way
Construction and Engineering Sector awards 317 tenders worth a combined total of $875.7 million. According to new data released by the Bahrain...
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Aldar Properties distributes $310mn in cash dividends for FY2020
Developer reports strong financial and operating performance in 2020. Aldar Properties, the Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, is set to distribute cash...
