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Valuable concise reference source on the UAE,
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Natural history of the UAE,
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Report by National US Arab Chamber of Commerce on the UAE. Vol XV, No 3, June 2007. Includes analysis of UAE economy. |
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INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT - ELECTRICITY & WATER
 GCC needs 100, 000 megawatts of energy in 10 years
Posted on 08/11/2008
Panwell Energy Foundation Manager Neil Walker, has estimated that Gulf Cooperation Council countries will additional 100, 000 megawatt of energy in the next 10 years to meet growing demands for energy.
He lauded in a statement the results of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition Conference, which concluded yesterday. "Panwell is keen to attend such major and important events of the energy industry, which capture attention of the GCC, Arab and world leaders".
Walker noted that as
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![]() Khor Fakkan desalination plant commissioned
Posted on 04/11/2008
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, yesterday opened the Khor Fakkan water desalination plant in the eastern region of Sharjah.
Sheikh Abdullah, who is the Board Chairman of Sharjah Electricity '&' Water Authority (SEWA) commissioned the plant's second phase of 2.5 million gallons per day, bringing the plant's total production to 5 million gpd.
"SEWA's future plans include construction of a 3 million gpd desalination plant in Kalba, as well as installation of an
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 TAQA reports 318% growth in net profit
Posted on 31/10/2008
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC, a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: TAQA), yesterday reported financial results for the period ended 30 September 2008.
Net profit after minority interests increased 318%, reaching Dh1.6 billion in the first nine months of 2008 compared with Dh381 million in the same period in 2007.
Basic earnings-per-share reached 35 fils for the first nine months of 2008, compared with 9 fils for the same period in
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 Abu Musa Island gets new power and water plants
Posted on 28/10/2008
The Sharjah government has provided for the Abu Musa island new power generating and water desalination plants to supply the people of the island their requirement of water and electricity.
The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) provided the island with a 1100-Kilowatt power generator and a 15,000 gallons per day capacity water desalination plant. Both plants will start operation within the next few days.
The Abu Musa power plant has a total production capacity of 3.267 million
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 Khorfakkan desalination plants begins operation
Posted on 20/10/2008
The Khorfakkan Desalination plant began production yesterday with a generation capacity of 5 million gallons per day, the Sharjah Electricity '&' Water Authority (SEWA) announced.
"The plant will produce 2.5 MGPD in the initial phase following completion of the trial operation, technical tests and water filtration," said Ahmed Mohammed Al Mulla, SEWA's Deputy Director for technical Affairs.
He added that the next phase will see installation of highly capable membranes and production of
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![]() Dubai commits Dh72 billion for utility projects
Posted on 29/09/2008
Dubai has committed the amount of Dh72 billion to fund its utility projects which have been implemented during 2008 or are still under construction to meet future demand. This is in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai.
Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) in a statement said the budget will enable DEWA to implement it biggest projects
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 Taqa finalises sale deal with Japan's Sumitomo
Posted on 29/09/2008
The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) said yesterday it had finalised a deal with Japan's Sumitomo Corporation to sell 20 per cent of its stake in a major power generation company in the UAE.
The government-controlled Taqa, one of the largest energy investment companies in the Middle East, said the deal also involved the sale of 50 per cent of another Abu Dhabi-based venture to the Japanese giant. "Please be informed that Taqa has completed all contractual procedures regarding the sale
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 GCC states to invest US$120 billion in power in the next 10 years
Posted on 27/09/2008
Abu Dhabi - Following a hugely successful event in 2008, POWER-GEN Middle East will see a welcome return to the hospitality of the Kingdom of Bahrain for the region's premier conference and exhibition for the power generation, transmission '&' distribution and water industries.
POWER-GEN Middle East has announced that the 2009 event will be hosted at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, from 17th to 19th February, for the 3 day conference and exhibition.
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 Abu Dhabi will remain a leader in world energy industry: Global energy expert
Posted on 26/09/2008
With an impressive record of serving its global customers: Abu Dhabi will remain a leader in world energy matters, according to a top executive at the world energy giant Royal Dutch Shell.
'We'll need all the help technology can give, as the world faces such great energy and environmental challenges. But, above all, the world will need leadership. And here Abu Dhabi can and will play a very strong role - through the vision of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, supported by
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 Dewa plans new power stations
Posted on 15/09/2008
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has set out to construct three main power generation stations with a capacity of 400/132 KV in three modern development locations in Dubai as well as electricity transference lines with a capacity of 400KV, with the total cost of the three stations and lines up to Dh2.120 billion, Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer, Dewa's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer has revealed.
This is in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
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 TAQA sells stake in Shuweihat CMS International Power Co to Sumitomo
Posted on 05/09/2008
The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), a publicly-listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Sumitomo Corporation for the sale of a 20% interest in Shuweihat CMS International Power Company (SCIPCO) and a 50% interest in Shuweihat O'&'M Limited Partnership (SOMLP). The sale concludes an international competitive bid process launched by TAQA earlier this year.
SCIPCO owns the Shuweihat S1 Plant, a power
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 Taqa to purchase EnCore Oil Nederland B.V.
Posted on 04/09/2008
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), a global energy company, yesterday announces that it has agreed the purchase of EnCore Oil Nederland B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of EnCore Oil plc, whose only asset is a 10 per cent interest in the Amstel field offshore Netherlands, for US$5.5m in cash on completion.
Following completion of the transaction EnCore Oil Nederland B.V. will be integrated into TAQA Energy B.V. – Emirates News Agency, WAM
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![]() Taqa begins converting bonds into shares
Posted on 04/09/2008
The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, Taqa, said yesterday it has started the conversion into shares of Dh4.15 billion bonds it has issued to shareholders and other investors over the past two months.
In a letter to the Abu Dhabi Stocks Exchange, where it is listed with more than 60 companies, Taqa said it has begun converting the bonds in line with specified terms that the conversion would start 60 days after issuance.
"Taqa is in the process of obtaining required approvals to finalise the
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![]() Regional business leaders say UAE should invest in alternative energy
Posted on 03/09/2008
As the impending energy crunch presents a looming challenge to the Middle East and the climate crisis calls for action, a recent poll conducted by Leaders Presents reports that 92% of regional business leaders believe the UAE should invest in the research and implementation of alternative and renewable energy in the form of solar or wind power, bio-fuels or other sources.
A peaceful Atomic Energy program came in as a close second option, with 69% in agreement.
The survey, which reflects the
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 UAE's water project investments jump 20%
Posted on 25/08/2008
UAE's investments on water projects have increased by 20 per cent from US$11.62 billion in 2007 to US$14bn in 2008. The number of projects, which leapfrogged from 39 to 55 to date, is expected to rise further due to continuous increase in population and sustained economic activities. According to data from projects information specialist ProLeads, ongoing and planned water projects in the country have already touched US$14bn, half of which has been dedicated for processing waste water while
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