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PLANNING, DESIGN SERVICES
Aecom named masterplanner for $700m Beyon Digital City project
Beyon, a leading telecom and IT company in Bahrain, has appointed Aecom as the masterplanner for its ambitious $700-million Digital City project. The scope of work includes provision of comprehensive planning and design of the Digital City.
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780m kWh CAPACITY
Iraq breaks ground on new $500m waste-to-energy plant
Iraq has announced the ground-breaking of its first waste-to-energy project in Baghdad being set up at an investment of $500 million. On completion, it will generate 780 million kWh of green electricity that can meet power demands of 10 million people.
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BA CANCELS 80 FLIGHTS
Heathrow resumes ops after shutdown causes travel chaos
London's Heathrow Airport has resumed full operations a day after a major fire shut down Europe's busiest airport, causing global travel chaos. Some flights were cancelled or delayed as the travel industry scrambled to fix battered airline schedules.
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INSIGHT
Energy leaders’ net-zero optimism fades as focus shifts to ROI
Despite record-breaking global investments in clean energy last year, the leaders of the companies tasked with delivering on the transition have become less optimistic about when the world will achieve net-zero carbon emissions, according to a survey.
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FOCUS
Businesses 'keen to use digital tech for sustainable development'
Over three-quarters of businesses (76%) across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East are focused on the potential of digital technologies, including AI and cloud computing, in driving sustainable development, according to a new study."
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Iraq breaks ground on new $500m waste-to-energy plant
Iraq has announced the ground-breaking of its first waste-to-energy project in Baghdad being set up at an investment of $500 million. On completion, it will generate 780 million kWh of green electricity that can meet power demands of 10 million people.
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HP unveils 80 products and services ' designed to shape future of work'
HP has announced new products and services designed to shape the future of work, empowering people and businesses to create and manage their own way of working.
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Aramco launches KSA's first CO2 direct air capture test unit
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has launched Saudi Arabia's first CO2 Direct Air Capture (DAC) test unit, capable of removing 12 tons of carbon dioxide per year from the atmosphere.
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HK investment deal to boost Bahrain financial sector
The Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement inked between Bahrain and Hong Kong comes into effect today, thus reflecting the growing ties between the two countries, particularly in the financial, economic and investment sectors.
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Energy leaders’ net-zero optimism fades as focus shifts to ROI
Despite record-breaking global investments in clean energy last year, the leaders of the companies tasked with delivering on the transition have become less optimistic about when the world will achieve net-zero carbon emissions, according to a survey.
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Tanmiah in deal with Emerge for solar power plant
Tanmiah Food Company, one of the Middle East’s leading providers of fresh poultry, processed proteins, animal feed, health products, and a restaurant operator, has announced a new partnership with Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group.
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Heathrow resumes ops after shutdown causes travel chaos
London's Heathrow Airport has resumed full operations a day after a major fire shut down Europe's busiest airport, causing global travel chaos. Some flights were cancelled or delayed as the travel industry scrambled to fix battered airline schedules.
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Aecom named masterplanner for $700m Beyon Digital City project
Beyon, a leading telecom and IT company in Bahrain, has appointed Aecom as the masterplanner for its ambitious $700-million Digital City project. The scope of work includes provision of comprehensive planning and design of the Digital City.
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Shebara Resort featured on TIME's World's Greatest Places List
Shebara, a premium resort owned by Red Sea Global (RSG), has made it to World's Greatest Places 2025 list by TIME Magazine. The listing highlights it as a one-of-a-kind destination offering the perfect blend of luxury, sustainability and natural beauty.
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Enoc, RTA collaborate on green hydrogen mobility solutions
Enoc Group has signed a trial agreement with Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to explore the feasibility of green hydrogen-powered mobility solutions in Dubai. Under this, ENOC will supply green hydrogen fuel to RTA's city buses.
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50 million sign call for clean air action for better health
More than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil society organisations, and individuals worldwide have signed a call for urgent action to reduce air pollution and to protect people’s health.
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Saudi Arabia completes restoration of ancient mosque in Aseer
Saudi authorities have announced the successful restoration of the ancient Al Hosn Al Asfal (lower fort) Mosque spanning 134 sqm in Aseer Region. The mosque, established 271 years ago, features a Sarat-style design and can accommodate 32 worshippers.
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StartUp in partnership deal to boost Bahrain SMEs' digital growth
StartUp Bahrain, a leading platform for startups in the kingdom, has signed a strategic partnership with ordable/, a pioneering business management platform designed to enhance operational efficiency and support the digital growth of SMEs in the region.
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UAE announces Eid holidays for govt employees
The UAE Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will be observed from the 1st to 3rd Shawwal 1446 AH, with official work resuming on 4th Shawwal.
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