DEWA commissioned 1,310 new 11kV distribution stations in 2021

Authority says stations are part of efforts to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for customers’ needs and demands. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)...

Saudi Fund for Development inaugurates two ‘vital projects’ in Sri Lanka

Since its inception, SFD has issued 15 development loans to Sri Lanka totaling $425 million. The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) represented...

Hitachi Energy wins major contract for ‘first-of-its-kind’ MENA sub-sea power transmission network

HVDC technology used for the first time outside of Norwegian waters and will enable the transfer of cleaner and more efficient power...

KPMG releases new convergent tech report

Energy sector report highlights the need to "bring people, processes and systems closer together to build a smarter, more secure network". KPMG...

Mitsubishi Power completes shipping of Fujairah F3’s new Natural Gas-fired GTCC power generation system

The 2,400MW power plant, the largest in the UAE is scheduled to begin full commercial operation in 2023. Mitsubishi Power has shipped...

First phase of $598m desalination plant in UAQ complete

Project is a key aspect of the National Water Security Strategy 2036. Construction of the first phase of the Umm Al Quwain...

Dubai’s RTA says 50% of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Roads Improvement Corridor completed

Key infrastructure project will serve a host of major development projects and 650,000 residents. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced...

RTA opens new four lane bridge connecting Al Manama and Al Meydan streets

The bridge is part of the Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement project, which now stands at 85% complete. A new bridge connecting the...

SFD announces completion of $31mn Gambian airport development project

A further $10.5mn provided to build a VVIP private lounge at the airport. The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has announced the...

India minister tells Expo 2020: “We need to spend $700bn on urban infrastructure”

Modernisation of urban transport central to country's plans to expand economy, says minister. Kunal Kumar, Joint Secretary and Mission Director (Smart Cities...