KNPC completes biofuels project in Kuwait

The cost of the biofuels project has reached $14.7bn according to Abdullah Al Ajmi, deputy CEO for projects at KNPC. Kuwait National...

Coronavirus: EETC delays tender offer for electricity interconnection line with KSA due to COVID-19 pandemic

Postponement is the third so far, following two earlier delays due to changes in the line course because of Neom project in...

Tabreed acquires 80% stake in Emaar’s Downtown Dubai district cooling business for $675mn

Transaction increases Tabreed’s presence in Dubai to 278801RT, with total capacity increased to 12.6% . The UAE-based National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed)...

Coronavirus: Oman oil and gas firms pledge $15.6m to support initiatives to reduce outbreak’s impact

Oman LNG recently funded an advanced isolation ward at Sur Hospital in a bid to boost health services in the South Sharqiya...

Coronavirus: Emaar Properties donates $27.2mn to fund designed to fight COVID-19

Developer says it was among the first to take steps to support authorities’ measures in the drive to contain COVID-19. Emaar Properties...

Coronavirus: Why outbreak will reduce construction emissions if projects are cancelled rather than delayed

Andrew Beard, global head, Cost and Commercial, Arcadis talks to MECN.com about the impact restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus have had...

Grundfos’ regional HQ secures LEED Platinum certification in Dubai

Grundfos’ regional HQ has become one of the 11 facilities in the UAE to receive the LEED O+M: Existing Buildings certification. Grundfos...

DEWA commissions eight new 132/11kV substations at $231mn cost

Commissions increases number of substations to 293, and will ensure the efficiency, reliability and availability of DEWA’s 132kV transmission network. Dubai Electricity...

Coronavirus: PI offers three month rent relief to retailers in ‘The Market’

PI is a Dubai Investments joint-venture company engaged in the investment and development of real estate properties. Properties Investment (PI) has announced...

Coronavirus: Nakheel in process of precautionary disinfection of all 647 residential buildings in property portfolio

Master developer says it is carrying out deep disinfection of all its residential properties over a two-week period. Nakheel, the Dubai-based master...