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The Iraq Infrastructure & Reconstruction ‘Summit’ begins in Dubai Wednesday

May 2013 in News by edster

A promising conference that brings together senior Iraqi government officials with representatives of international companies interested in investing in Iraq will begin on Wednesday morning at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. The conference, attended by Iraqi Deputy PM, Salih Al Mutleg and five other ministers, will discuss over two days Iraqi plans and incentives to enhance investment in the infrastructure and services sector s.  Read the rest of this entry »

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MEED announces GCC winners of quality awards for projects

May 2013 in News by edster

The Gulf region’s highest quality projects have been revealed at the recently concluded 2013 MEED Quality Awards for Projects, in association with Ernst & Young, the only GCC-wide awards programme that recognises completed projects. Read the rest of this entry »

Emaar Middle East awards contract for Abraj Al Hilal 2

Emaar Middle East awards construction contract for Abraj Al Hilal 2 in Jeddah Gate to Azmeel

May 2013 in News by edster

 

  • Highlights commitment of Emaar Middle East to on-schedule delivery of project developed to world-class standards
  • Customers can visit sales centre for purchase of homes and also visit site to evaluate progress

Emaar Middle East, a subsidiary of global property developer Emaar Properties, has awarded the construction contract for its newest project, the Abraj Al Hilal 2 residential complex in Jeddah Gate, to Azmeel Contracting & Construction Corporation. Read the rest of this entry »

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Starwood hotels & resorts opens first Four points by Sheraton in Saudi Arabia

May 2013 in Local News by edster

Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia Opens in the Heart of Riyadh

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the debut of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the new Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia. Owned by Khaldia Towers Company, a partnership between Al Jedaie Group and Al Hokair Group, the hotel is conveniently located 20 minutes from Riyadh’s business district and 45 minutes from the King Khalid International Airport, making it an ideal choice for today’s business traveller. Read the rest of this entry »

Oman Power and Water Summit highlights key projects in addition to energy policy review and PAEW’s HSE requirements

May 2013 in News by edster

Held in co-operation with the Public Authority of Electricity and Water (PAEW), the third annual Oman Power and Water Summit organised along with IQPC Middle East and GEC, attracted over 70 local and international expert speakers and panellists. The Summit was also attended by over 350 local, regional and international utility industry professionals, whose main interest was to discover the latest projects and tenders, benchmark best practice asset management strategies and determine how the energy policy review and PAEW’s HSE policy could affect the way they conduct business in the Sultanate. Read the rest of this entry »

Iraq Infrastructure & Construction Summit; the first summit after local elections in Iraq

April 2013 in News by edster

The Iraq Infrastructure & Construction Summit will take place 22-23 May in Dubai, just after the Iraq local elections

With less than a month to go, the Iraq Infrastructure & Construction Summit hosted by global summit organiser, IRN will take place 22-23 May at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. Supported by the Deputy Prime Ministers Office, Read the rest of this entry »

ABB to acquire Power-One to become a global leader in solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters

April 2013 in Regional News by edster
  • The boards of ABB and Power-One have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Power-One at $6.35 per share or approximately $1 billion equity value, which includes Power-One’s net cash of $266 million
  • Combination creates global leader in the most attractive and “intelligent” part of the PV value chain
  • Deal gives Power-One access to ABB’s substantial R&D, global service and sales capabilities and complements ABB’s growing inverter business and leadership in power electronics
  • Right time: Solar PV industry is set for 10 percent-plus annual growth as PV-generated power rapidly approaches grid parity in many countries and will change the energy mix in the long term
  • Management continuity ensured
  • Integration with proven approach into the Discrete Automation and Motion division
  • Transaction expected to close in 2H 2013, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals Read the rest of this entry »
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Altaaqa Global And Caterpillar Inc Signs IPP Agreement

April 2013 in News by edster

Caterpillar Inc. has entered into an international power projects (IPP) agreement with Zahid Group, which recently formed a new subsidiary company, Altaaqa Global. As an IPP partner, Altaaqa Global will provide multi-megawatt temporary power solutions around the world, supported by partnerships within the worldwide Cat® dealer network. Read the rest of this entry »

Iraqi Ministries of Construction and Housing, Transportation & Municipalities confirmed to participate and present tender opportunities at the Iraq Infrastructure & Construction Summit in Dubai next month

April 2013 in Worldwide News by edster

IRN is proud to confirm the participation of Iraqi Ministries of Construction & Housing, Transportation & Municipalities at the Iraq Infrastructure & Construction Summit taking place 22-23 May in Dubai

This exclusive senior level meeting is supported by the ‘Ministry of Construction and Housing, Iraq’, Ministry of Municipalities’, ‘Reconstruction & Development Bureau, Iraq’, ‘Baghdad Provincial Council’, ‘UK Trade & Investment’, ‘British Water’, ‘Deputy Prime Ministers Office’, and ‘Ministry of Youth & Sport, Iraq’. Read the rest of this entry »

Major Steel Growth in 2013 reflected at ecoConstruct Expo 2013 Substantial growth in the steel industry stimulates demand to exhibit

April 2013 in News by edster

Following reports that the UAE industrial sector GDP contribution is expected to hike by 3 per cent GDP in 2013, steel manufacturers are lining up to exhibit at the region’s only exhibition focused on sustainable construction.  Read the rest of this entry »