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World’s largest RO desal plant begins operation



Commercial operation of the complete Taweelah desalination plant in Abu Dhabi has begun following the final tests of the plant.

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Dubai approves PPP projects worth $10.9bn



The Department of Finance (DoF) of the government of Dubai has approved a portfolio of public-private partnership (PPP) projects valued at AED40 billion ($10.9 billion), aimed at further enriching cooperation and generating new collaborations, a report said.

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Ewec plans 400MW Battery Energy Storage System



Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has announced plans to develop an independent greenfield 400-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) power project. Ewec said it will deploy BESS to provide additional flexibility to the system and ancillary services such as frequency response and voltage regulation.

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Finishing work to commence on Cavalli Tower



Damac Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in Dubai, has announced that the Cavalli Tower, its inaugural branded residential tower project in the UAE, is on target for completion. With a development value of approximately AED2 billion ($540 million), Cavalli Tower comprises 436 intricately designed units.

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Samana to invest $3.4bn in Dubai projects this year



Dubai-based Samana Developers has announced that it will invest AED12.5 billion ($3.4 billion) in new residential projects in Dubai over the rest of this year. In addition, the company will award 18 construction contracts this year, it said.

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Dubai to start work on two eco-friendly stadiums



Dubai Sports Council is expected to soon start work on the new Shabab Al Ahli – Dubai Club stadium at Al Ruwayyah 3 and the new Al Wasl Club stadium at Al Jaddaf, Dubai.

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Taraf unveils Karl Lagerfeld-branded villas



Taraf, a unit of Abu Dhabi-based Yas Holding, has joined hands with German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld to unveil its exclusive residential community of villas in Dubai.

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Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi topped out



The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, have jointly announced that 65 per cent of the work has been completed on the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi located within Saadiyat Cultural District.

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Technip JV wins EPC deal for Adnoc LNG project



An international consortium comprising Technip Energies, a major global engineering company, along with Japanese EPC contractor JGC and UAE-based National Petroleum Construction Company, has secured a sizeable contract from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) for its new low-carbon liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Abu Dhabi.

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Sanipex launches new-look website



Sanipex Group, which offers an extensive range of high-quality, design-led products, has launched its new-look website offering over 16,000 products from 108 brands covering bathrooms, kitchens, tiles and slabs, outdoor living, lifestyle, lighting and hospitality. The website (www.sanipexgroup.

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