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Qatalums ALUEXPO 2011 participation a success

For immediate release Qatar: 22 October 2011 Qatalum has wrapped up its participation in ALUEXPO 2011, the aluminium technology, machinery and products trade fair, which concluded in Istanbul, Turkey, on 16 October. Qatalums participation in the event, which offered insight into the growing markets of Turkey and the Eurasian region, follo... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(537).jpg

QNS celebrates 40th anniversary: Qatalum continues its educational support & hosts Norwegian dignitaries on tour of Plant

Doha:19 October 2011 Qatalum, the state-of-the-art aluminium smelter that is now fully in operation; recently hosted a group of Norwegian dignitaries who had arrived in the city for the celebrations to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Qatar Norwegian School. The Qatar Norwegian School was incepted on October 13th 1971 and they complet... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/1(527).jpg

Clean technology fund moves into Middle East

Asset management group currently targeting $150m fund London-based clean technology asset management group I2BF has opened an office in Dubai in a bid to take advantage of the expanding renewable energy sector in the region and fundraising potential. According to managing partner Ilya Golubovich, I2BF is looking to move away from its core i... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Saipem frontrunner for Takreer flare gas recovery contract

Front-end engineering and design contractor in good position to win construction deal Saipem have emerged as the frontrunner for the front-end engineering and design (feed) work to install a flare gas recovery system at Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Companys (Takreer) Abu Dhabi and Ruwais refineries. This puts the company in a good position to sec... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Dubai invites developers to qualify for Hassyan 1

Companies to respond to request for qualification by 3 May Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) has issued a request for qualification (RFQ) to developers for its first independent power project (IPP). Dewa invited companies to show interest in the project in March, The project is to be built at Hassyan.About 30 companies responded. A... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Dubai seeks to become LNG trading hub

Emirate is looking to develop export capacity. Dubai is looking into developing its capacity to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) with the intention of turning the emirate into a gas trading and transport hub serving the Asian market. We have begun to talk about how we might form a gas hub, said Paul Mason, manager of government-owned Dubai Su... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Dubai private power project secures government guarantee

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority to invite bids by end of April. The Government of Dubai has agreed to provide a guarantee for the financing of the emirates first independent power project (IPP) at Hassyan. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) secured the financial backstop last week, according to a source at the authority. Dewa re... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Bids in for Das island project

Oil-gas separation plant part of Adma-Opcos plans to boost production Four companies have submitted commercial bids for an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build a gas-oil separation plant on Das Island, off the shore of Abu Dhabi. The project is part of Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Companys (Adma-Opco) efforts to i... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Under The Patronage Of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,The First Ever Dubai Global Energy Forum Opens Tonight

Former Indian President And Former Director General Of Iaea Are Amongst The Speakers Of The Forum. Dubai Global Energy Forum 2011, organized by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, will kick off tonight (Sunday April 17th) at hall 8 in Dubai world Trade Center under the theme Energy Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Future. The eve... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Epic Green Solutions Participates in Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2011

Water management solutions company to showcase innovative irrigation system during Cityscape Abu Dhabi exhibition. Epic Green Solutions, a UAE-based international water management solutions company specialising in highly efficient irrigation and drainage systems, will be participating in the Cityscape Abu Dhabi exhibition taking place from the 17-... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Global Edtech & Excellence Forums At GETEX Dubai 2011 Generates Major Interest

Close to 30,000 visitors attend the show that has over 350 regional and international institutions from 37 countries participating. The 2011 edition of GETEX Spring 2011, the Middle East leading education, training and professional development event, ended on a high note at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, generating excel... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

GE Spotlights Cleaner, Smarter, More Efficient Energy Solutions at Dubai Global Energy Forum

Speakers will present an overview of GEs smart grid technologies, electric vehicles and GEs Jenbacher engines that generate electricity from landfill gases; Complements the sustainable development initiatives of the region. To drive the sustainable development initiatives of the region, GE (NYSE: GE) is putting the spotlight on smart grid technolo... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

OAPECs Dr Samir Elkareish says oil crisis must be avoided

The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC)s director of Technical Affairs, Dr Samir Elkareish, says effective steps to avoid a future oil crisis must be taken. Dr Elkareish is one of dozens of high-level experts who will address the Middle East Downstream Week in Abu Dhabi from 8-11 May, where NOCs, IOCs, petrochemical producer... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Middle East Downstream Week(1).jpg

Masdar Strategic Sponsor for Dubai Global Energy Forum 2011

Masdar to Share Experience with Global Leaders Abu Dhabi-UAE: 13 April, 2011 Masdar today announced its sponsorship of the Dubai Global Energy Forum (DGEF) 2011, the first global event of its kind in Dubai on energy-related issues, as part of the Abu Dhabi companys commitment to advancing the development, commercialisation and deployment of... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/2(31).jpg

HH AHMED BIN SAEED AL MAKTOUM CONFIRMS ATTENDANCE OF LEADING ENERGY EXPERTS TO DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE AGENDA AT DGEF 2011

TOP ENERGY EXPERTS TO DISCUSS NINE TRACKS AND THREE PANEL DISCUSSIONS ON FUTURE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, announced today that leading experts in the field of energy will attend to discuss a comprehensive agenda during the forthcoming Dubai Global Energy Forum... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/IMG_2605[1].JPG

Middle East Downstream Week to address the impact of Libyan unrest on wider industry

Largest refiners in the region attending. The Middle East Downstream Week event in Abu Dhabi next month will address the impact of the unrest in Libya on the wider downstream industry from the perspective of NOCs, IOCs, petrochemical producers, refiners, fuels marketers and distributors in addition to independent oil and gas experts and technology... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Middle East Downstream Week to address the impact of Libyan unrest on wider industry

Largest refiners in the region attending. The Middle East Downstream Week event in Abu Dhabi next month will address the impact of the unrest in Libya on the wider downstream industry from the perspective of NOCs, IOCs, petrochemical producers, refiners, fuels marketers and distributors in addition to independent oil and gas experts and technology... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

UAE Confirmed As The Permanent Headquarter Of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

More than 150 nations gather in Abu Dhabi to participate in historic first Assembly. General Assembly elects Director General of IRENA. Today, during the historic first session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), member nations officially confirmed the United Arab Emirates as the permanent home to the global organisation. The fir... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Gasco extends Habshan acid gas flare bid deadline

Deadline for technical bids pushed back but commercial bid submission date unchanged Abu Dhabi Gas Industries (Gasco) has extended the deadline for technical bids for its Habshan acid gas flare tender. The state firm has left the submission date for commercial bids unchanged. The new deadline for technical submissions is 3 May, delayed from... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Dubai Global Energy Forum 2011 Opens Doors For Public-Private Partnerships In The Region

The Dubai Global Energy Forum 2011 will serve as the platform to commence discussions on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to drive economic prosperity and increase investments in the energy sector, in line with the strategy of the Dubai government 2015 to enhance sustainable economic development in the Emirate and build and establish strong partn... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/