Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced a QAR 81 billion five-year infrastructure plan (2025-2029 ..Read More

Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced a QAR 81 billion five-year infrastructure plan (2025-2029) covering citizens’ land development, government buildings, sewage networks, and strategic rainwater outfalls. The plan emphasizes sustainability, digital transformation, and public-private partnerships, aiming to improve quality of life and enhance operational efficiency. Ashghal also supports the local economy with increased contracts to local suppliers (77% in 2024) and financial aid worth QAR 21 billion to the contracting sector, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030.
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Qatar’s Kahramaa has signed a strategic agreement with QatarEnergy, Qatar Electricity & Water Company, and J ..Read More

Qatar’s Kahramaa has signed a strategic agreement with QatarEnergy, Qatar Electricity & Water Company, and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation for the development of the Ras Abu Fontas power and water facility, with a total capacity of 2400 MW and 110 MGD, and a cost of QAR 13.5 billion (USD 3.7B). The facility will supply 23% of Qatar’s power and 20% of its water needs, with phased commissioning starting April 2028 and full operations by June 2029. The project aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and supports sustainability, grid efficiency, and economic growth.
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ENGIE has successfully revived the Sohar 1 Power and Desalination Plant in Oman by signing a new Power Purchas ..Read More

ENGIE has successfully revived the Sohar 1 Power and Desalination Plant in Oman by signing a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in October 2024, following a debt restructuring. The plant, originally a 585 MW CCGT and 150,000 m³/day desalination facility, will now operate with 405 MW Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) capacity. It achieved Commercial Operation Date (COD) on March 28, 2025.
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Oman’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources inaugurated the RO 23 million Wadi Anaar Dam i ..Read More

Oman’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources inaugurated the RO 23 million Wadi Anaar Dam in Salalah, Dhofar, to enhance flood protection and water security by capturing runoff from nearby mountains. The dam features advanced smart monitoring systems, seismic sensors, surveillance cameras, and remotely controlled automatic gates for real-time water flow management. The opening ceremony was overseen by the Minister of Labour, Dr. Mahad Said Ba’owain.
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NASS Contracting Company, a Bahraini subsidiary of Nass Corporation, secured a BHD 48.4 million (USD 128.9 mil ..Read More

NASS Contracting Company, a Bahraini subsidiary of Nass Corporation, secured a BHD 48.4 million (USD 128.9 million) contract from Arabian Gulf University to complete Phase I, package 6, of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Medical City in Bahrain. The medical city will feature a 300-room teaching hospital, clinical and outpatient buildings, 77 outpatient clinics, 15 operating rooms, 37 ICU beds, six isolation rooms, and centers for medical education and research focused on regional health issues like diabetes, obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
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NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) has made a strategic investment in US-based MemryX to advance energy-efficient Edge ..Read More

NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) has made a strategic investment in US-based MemryX to advance energy-efficient Edge AI semiconductor solutions crucial for NEOM’s AI-native digital infrastructure. The partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of next-gen computing technologies, enabling local video data processing and reducing reliance on centralized systems. This aligns with NIF’s broader mission to scale frontier technologies and build a cognitive, AI-driven economy.
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Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) launched 15 wastewater development projects worth over SAR 2.3 b ..Read More

Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) launched 15 wastewater development projects worth over SAR 2.3 billion to serve 1.3 million beneficiaries in Jeddah. Key initiatives include the SAR 774M Eastern Tunnel Project (14 km) and SAR 915M airport sewage lifting station (capacity: 611,000 m³/day), both enhancing environmental services in eastern Jeddah. Additional efforts involve sewerage expansion in Samer districts and feeder line projects across Al Waha, Al Shati, Al Zahraa, and others, plus two surface water lowering projects costing SAR 620M and covering 238 km for 184,000 people. These projects support Saudi Vision 2030 goals for improved service quality and operational efficiency.
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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has extended the pre-qualification deadline for th ..Read More

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has extended the pre-qualification deadline for the 9th round of exploration license bidding to June 16, 2025, covering 24,423 sq. km across three mineral-rich belts in Madinah and Riyadh. The licenses offer access to gold, copper, silver, zinc, and nickel, and are part of plans to open 50,000+ sq. km for exploration in 2025. Key bidding dates include: May 30 (guidelines), July 1 (auction), August 15 (bid deadline), and August 30 (winner announcement). The process will use a fully automated, transparent system via the Ta’adeen Platform.
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• Mining