Dubai’s DEWA plans 97 new substations worth $2.7bn

The 132/11kV substations are designed to meet future energy demand, says local utilities provider. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said...

Infra works progress at Emirati District in Madinat Zayed

Tasks in the project include preparation of infrastructure, road networks and service paths. Infrastructure works for the Emirati District project in Madinat...

Green light for road project to ease Dubai-Sharjah congestion

Dubai ruler approves award of contract for 12km highway at cost of $136 million. Two road projects worth a combined AED 990...

Empower achieves a net profit of $175 million in 2016

UAE company currently operates 69 district cooling plants in Dubai. Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), reportedly the world’s largest district cooling...

UAE’s Etihad Rail achieves cargo landmark

Railway operator transports 10 million tonnes of sulphur from source to port since starting operations. In the 14 months since it received...

Oman’s SEZAD awards infra contracts worth $220m

Four agreements are part of SEZAD’s efforts to complete projects as part of 2020 plan. The Special Economic Zone Authority in Duqm...

Sharjah and L&T in talks over smart energy projects

Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority set to complete two 132kV distribution stations. Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) held talks with leading...

Siemens, Bentley Systems plan utility design solutions

Joint initiative will enable fast digitisation of planning, design, and operations of power infrastructure. Global industrial giant Siemens’ Energy Management Division (EMD)...

Smart grids ‘can save GCC countries $10bn by 2020’

Innovation is key to manage region's increasing energy demands as governments flip the switch on renewable energy initiatives, says report. One of...

Abu Dhabi council approves projects worth $82m

Intelligent transportation system in Al Ain, which will cost $31 million, gets the go-ahead. The Executive Committee of Abu Dhabi Executive Council...