New 191km expressway opened in Oman

Oman has officially opened a new 191km expressway for traffic, running from the Wilayat of Bidbid through to the Wilayat Al Kamil...

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DEWA & BSI to launch world’s first risk management strategy for energy and utilities sector

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has partnered with the British Standards Institute (BSI) with the goal of launching the PAS...

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Ethiopian Airlines to build $5bn airport city

Ethiopian Airlines is to start building a new airport this year, as part of its goal to become Africa’s gateway to the...

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ADDC to supply recycled water to Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) has said that it has begun the supply of approximately 4.4 MIGD of recycled water to Saadiyat...

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Tabreed acquires Masdar City district cooling plants

The National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) has signed an agreement to acquire Masdar City district cooling plants. The plants offer a total...

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Masdar to build 145MW floating solar PV plant with PLN

Masdar has inked a power purchase agreement (PPA) for its Cirata floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant with Indonesian state electricity company Perusahaan...

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Exclusive: James Baker says graphene can disrupt different industries

Graphene is a disruptive technology that could open up new markets and even replace existing technologies or materials in different industries, according...

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Virgin Hyperloop One says Middle East system can be powered completely off-grid

Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO), the American transportation technology company, has said that its system can be powered completely off-grid in the Middle...