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First Qatari-patent smart AC system to hit the GCC market in 2017 ARABIA

First Qatari-patent smart AC system to hit the GCC market in 2017

In a first for the GCC region, the first Qatari-patent smart air conditioning (AC) system, which can save up to 80% electricity, is expected to hit the market in 2017, Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar power capacity tipped to reach 13,000MW by 2018 ARABIA

Qatar power capacity tipped to reach 13,000MW by 2018

Qatar’s power capacity is expected to reach 13,000MW by 2018 and will cater to the country’s development needs, said Fahad al-Mohannadi, managing director and general manager of Qatar Electricity and Water Company.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Self-driving bus unveiled in Tokyo INTERNATIONAL

Self-driving bus unveiled in Tokyo

Japanese technology firm DeNA Co. showcased its first self-driving bus in Tokyo on Thursday, unveiling a vehicle that runs on electricity and can carry 12 passengers.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Saudi king sacks utilities minister amid anger over prices ASIA

Saudi king sacks utilities minister amid anger over prices

The king of Saudi Arabia has sacked the country's water and electricity minister, Abdullah al-Hussayen, amid public anger over price hikes, state media reported.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Kahramaa records reduction in power, water consumption ARABIA

Kahramaa records reduction in power, water consumption

There has been a reduction of 14% and 17% respectively in the consumption of electricity and water over the last four years since the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation launched ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Nationwide power blackout hits Syria: state TV ASIA

Nationwide power blackout hits Syria: state TV

War-torn Syria was hit Thursday by a nationwide power cut, state television reported, but the cause was not immediately known.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Oman studying 7-8% cut in electricity subsidies ASIA

Oman studying 7-8% cut in electricity subsidies

Oman's cabinet is considering changing electricity tariffs to save the government money which it spends on subsidies, a senior official said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Minister visits Kahramaa projects ARABIA

Minister visits Kahramaa projects

HE Dr Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada has visited Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation's (Kahramaa) Awareness Park at Al-Thumama, under construction water reservoir at Rawdat Rashid and Major Transmission and Distribution Centre in Duhail.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Nebras Power acquires QEWC stakes in Oman power firm ARABIA

Nebras Power acquires QEWC stakes in Oman power firm

Nebras Power has entered into an agreement to acquire Qatar Electricity and Water Company's (QEWC) stake in Oman-based Phoenix Power Company and Phoenix Operating and Maintenance Company.

4:45 AM November 25 2016