Dubai at forefront of sustainable energy innovations
“We're witnessing strong, growing, and sustainable demand for energy and water in Dubai. In 2023, the peak electricity load rose by 9 percent, and peak water demand increased by 5 percent. This growth stems from urban development, economic expansion, and a steady rise in population," he adds.
Climate threats haunt GCC’s economy and finance
The GCC faces a critical challenge as climate risks like extreme heat and water stress rise, potentially impacting the region's economic stability and financial health.
UAE, South Korea look to deepen collaboration in water sector
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE and South Korea Korea are looking to boost ties in the water sector and in this regard the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) received a delegation from Korea’s Ministry of Environment to discuss the latest developments and share experiences in the sector.As part of the...
UAE to build 3 desalination plants to supply Gaza with water
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE is building three desalination plants in Rafah to supply Gaza with water as part of its 'Gallant Knight 3' humanitarian operation.The production capacity of each plant is 200,000 gallons per day with a total of 600,000 gallons, benefiting 300,000 people per day.'Gallant Knight 3'...ACWA Power signs deals
It entered into seven solar, hydrogen agreements in China.
ACWA Power signs $911 million water purchase agreement with DEWA
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Tuesday signed a 30-year water purchaser agreement worth SAR 3.42 billion ($911 million) with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power for phase 1 of the Hassyan sea water desalination project using solar power. The project is part of DEWA’s efforts to increase its...Saudi Arabia aims for 30% marine reserves by 2030
Dr Faqeeha commends the G20's support for the global platform CORDAP (Collaborative Action on Coral Reefs and People), which was launched during the Kingdom's G20 presidency. CORDAP aims to accelerate research and development for coral reefs globally and strengthen preservation and restoration efforts.
ACWA Power awards contract for $677m Saudi desalination project
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:Â Saudi energy and water desalination developer ACWA Power, along with Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co (HAACO) and Al Moayyed Contracting Group (AMCG) signed a contract with a consortium for the $677 million Rabigh 4 Independent Water Plant (IWP) project.The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract was signed with...Bahrain’s EWA invites bids for US$53mn tender to upgrade desalination plant
Manama, Bahrain--The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) of Bahrain has invited bids for a $53.19 million tender to upgrade the Ras Abu Jarjour reverse osmosis desalination plant.International companies vying for the project will be required to submit their competitive technical and financial bid, within the latest international standards, said EWA...
EIB to finance Jordan’s upgrade of water-supply system with US$66.52mn
Amman, Jordan--The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved the provision of $66.52 million for Jordan to upgrade the water supply system and reduce water loss in Bani Kinanah district north of Jordan.The project is intended to improve the quality of drinking water in the targeted districts and reduce water loss...DEWA’s new project cuts 44,000 tons of carbon emissions annually
The TESTIAC project was implemented to increase the electricity generation capacity of gas turbines during high ambient temperatures in summer by using chilled water to cool the inlet air to gas turbines.
DEWA’s Jebel Ali plant enters Guinness World Records for second time
It was named as the Largest Single-Site Water Desalination Facility in the World by the Guinness World Records.
DEWA, Desolenator ink pact
Dutch firm will provide water desalination technology
Israel to top up shrinking Sea of Galilee with desalinated water
Israel, a leader in making seawater drinkable, plans to pump excess output from its desalination plants into the Sea of Galilee, depleted by overuse and threatened by climate change. Irregular rainfall, rising temperatures and intensive pumping have overtaxed the world's lowest freshwater lake, which for decades has served as the Jewish...Houthi drone attack causes ‘temporary reduction’ in Saudi oil
Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia announced a "temporary reduction" in oil output at a facility run by energy giant Aramco on Sunday, after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched multiple cross-border attacks.
DEWA completes first stage of world’s largest aquifer project
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed the construction of the first stage of the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project for desalinated water and has started the operations and testing stage. The full scale of the ASR project can store up to 6,000 million imperial gallons of water...
Hassyan Power Complex adds 1,200 MW to Dubai’s capacity
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has said the production capacity of Hassyan Power Complex reached 1,200 megawatts (MW), using the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. A further 600 MW will be added in Q4 of 2022, and an additional 600 MW will be added by Q3 of 2023. This...Jordan calls on donors to fund national water carrier project
Jordan is the second-most water scarce country in the world, according to Unicef.NYU Abu Dhabi’s Water Research Center partners with EWEC
The center serves as an interdisciplinary innovation hub for research in water desalination and membrane technology innovation.TAQA lands Aramco water project
The project will be used to make power and desalinate water.
Egypt to earmark $2.5bn for 17 desalination plants
Fresh water resources are becoming scarce due to drought in Egypt, which is more than 90% dependent on the Nile for water.Kuwait to lend Egypt more than $18 million to build two desalination plants
The two plants will be built in the new cities of Rafah and Bir al Abed in North Sinai.
