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Jordan's ministry seeking help to produce electrical power from solid waste

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs in Jordan, in cooperation with the Environment Ministry, is looking into prospects of producing electrical power with the help of the private sector. Jordan Times - 16Oct 06:41GMT
Federal Law To Regulate Water Consumption in UAE

A federal law to streamline water consumption pattern in the UAE is on the anvil.The UAE's Minister of Environment and Water, Dr Rashid Ahmad bin Fahad, said the proposed law aims to streamline the water conservation strategy of the government so as to meet the future water demands in the country. Khaleej Times - 16Oct 04:19GMT
Abraaj Capital To Buy Stake In Pakistan's KESC

Abraaj Capital, the premier investment firm specializing in private equity investment in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, has entered into an agreement to acquire a stake in the biggest shareholder of Karachi Electric Supply Company Limited (KESC), the city's sole power provider. Press Release - 15Oct 09:32GMT
Work on wastewater project in Ghubra, Azaiba areas making rapid progress

The wastewater project in Al Ghubra and Azaiba is continuing to make progress with a number of significant developments. Times of Oman - 15Oct 06:14GMT
Sharjah Ruler issues ordinance restructuring SEWA board of Directors

Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Sharjah issued today an administrative ordinance restructuring the Board of Directors of Sharjah Electricity Water Authority (SEWA). WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 14Oct 13:17GMT
Saudi Arabia part of CCS initiative

Four major energy producing and consuming nations -- Saudi Arabia, Norway, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have backed the global carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative and they have launched a plan to set up a 'CCS Group' to work together with a defined mission that will open a new era of clean energy revolution. Arab News - 14Oct 06:36GMT
Arab Water Academy to Help Tackle Water-related Issues in Region

The UAE's efforts to tackle the region's water shortage have gathered momentum with the opening of the Arab Water Academy (AWA) in Abu Dhabi. Khaleej Times - 14Oct 05:59GMT
Saudi King Launches Key Projects

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah launched a number of electricity and water projects in Madinah, which are estimated to cost SR9 billion. Arab News - 14Oct 05:52GMT
Mechanical, electrical appliances for Basra project

Under the supervision of Basra's construction unit, a local company will supply mechanical and electrical appliances for a water project in the north of the province. Aswat Aliraq - 13Oct 12:20GMT
Three companies hired to clean up Jeddah's Musk Lake

The Jeddah Municipality has signed three contracts worth SR95 million with specialized companies to clean up the "Musk Lake," an open, seeping body of raw sewage east of Jeddah, according to Ibraheem Kutubkhana, deputy mayor for constructions and projects. Arab News - 13Oct 07:22GMT

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1	Abraaj Capital To Buy Stake In Pakistan's KESC
2	Dana Gas Announces Gas Discovery In Egypt
3	Saudi Arabia part of CCS initiative
4	Work on wastewater project in Ghubra, Azaiba areas making rapid progress
5	Sharjah Ruler issues ordinance restructuring SEWA board of Directors
6	Federal Law To Regulate Water Consumption in UAE
7	Dubai Investments acquires 50m shares in First Energy Bank
8	Qatari Diar, BARWA and GDF SUEZ Group sign Share Holders Agreement to Establish a Multi-Utility Company in Qatar
9	Saudi King Launches Key Projects
10	Arab Water Academy to Help Tackle Water-related Issues in Region

Companies in Power & Utilities

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Company Name	Country	Industry
Saudi Electricity Company	Saudi Arabia	Electric Utilities
Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority	UAE	Electric Utilities
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority	UAE	Electric Utilities
Federal Electricity and Water Authority	UAE	Electric Utilities
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority	UAE	Electric Utilities
Qatar Electricity and Water Company	Qatar	Electric Utilities
Mazoon Electricity Company	Oman	Electric Utilities
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company	UAE	Electric Utilities
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company	UAE	Electric Utilities
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation	Qatar	Electric Utilities

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Project Name	Country	Sector
Ras Al Zour IWPP	Saudi Arabia	Power and Water
DEWA - Jebel Ali M Station Desalination Plant	UAE	Power and Water
DEWA - Hassyan P Power Plant	UAE	Power and Water
Jebel Ali Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) - Phase 1	UAE	Power and Water
SEC - Rabigh IPP	Saudi Arabia	Power and Water
ADWEA - Shuweihat 2 IWPP	UAE	Power and Water
Qatalum Power Plant	Qatar	Power and Water
Bahrain MOF - Al Dur IWPP	Bahrain	Power and Water
DEWA - Jebel Ali M Station Power Plant	UAE	Power and Water
Ras Laffan C IWPP	Qatar	Power and Water

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When it agreed to buy a 50% stake in a Pakistani power provider, Abraaj Capital bucked a regional trend that has seen such deals all but dry up in recent months.

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	Company	Country	Market Capital ($mil)
1	Saudi Electricity Company	Saudi Arabia	11,983
2	Abu Dhabi National Energy Company	UAE	2,316
3	Qatar Electricity and Water Company	Qatar	2,224
4	National Central Cooling Company	UAE	469
5	Jordanian Electric Power Company	Jordan	400
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