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Bahrain mulling FO role for desal rehab Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

The drive towards modernity is creating opportunities for new desalination technology in the kingdom.

Drought forecast may affect Israeli desal roll-out Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

Predictions of a megadrought in Israel may force a re-think of the pace at which the Water Authority procures new desalination infrastructure.

Masdar bids round out successful year for ILF Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

The serious work of assessment has started on Abu Dhabi’s groundbreaking new energy desalination programme. For the consultant involved, it marks the culmination of a year of successes.

Mekorot in line for $16m Trinidad payout Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

An arbitration process has put the seal on a two-year dispute following a failed contract in the Caribbean country. The company’s investment plans are now turning towards domestic needs.

MIDDLE EAST WATER IN BRIEF Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

The Gabonese Ministry of Oil, Energy and Hydraulic Resources has awarded Acciona Agua a €50 million contract to expand the country’s largest water treatment plant.

Muscat sets sights on TSE business income Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

Oman’s main wastewater treatment body is in the middle of a major expansion plan around the capital city. It is now turning its eyes towards finding ways to make wastewater treatment pay.

Oman looks for quick-fix desal solutions Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

The latest rising demand projections from the country’s major supplier of desalinated water show that existing plants need to be expanded to satisfy demand until larger plants come online.

Solar, so good for desalination Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

Tom Scotney asks whether the switch to renewable power will break the hold of power firms over the desal market.

Abu Dhabi rolls out desal building plans Vol 14, Issue 4 (April 2013)

Abu Dhabi is in the middle of a serious desalination build-out, with three major projects currently in the works. A steep rise in predicted water demand means that further capacity is likely to be needed by 2015.

Keeping Egypt’s PPP programme alive Vol 14, Issue 4 (April 2013)

Egypt’s PPP programme has been beset by problems since the revolution of 2011. Both the government and the private sector have acknowledged there is no alternative but to look for ways to make privatisation work.