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Manufacturers are waiting for interest in hybrids to grow
May 22, 2013 - 05:00 GMT
Hybrid cars are reaching the Gulf in limited numbers. But those who want to do their bit for the environment, or make a statement, will have to dig deep into their resources.

April 25, 2013

the Turkish operator of the power ship hired by Lebanon has cut its electricity production because of poor quality diesel
13:49 GMT

The Turkish operator of the power ship hired by Lebanon has cut its electricity production because of poor quality diesel, according to sources.

Egypt will seek bigger share in oil and gas projects run by foreign companies
13:28 GMT

Egypt will seek a bigger share of production in future oil and gas exploration contracts signed with foreign companies, its petroleum minister said in remarks published Wednesday.

The IMF has warned Sudan to use its new oil money wisely
13:10 GMT

The Sudanese government should use renewed oil revenue to provide a foundation to its economy, an International Monetary Fund representative said.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
10:53 GMT
(press release)

International School International School of Arts & Science visited the new DEWA power and desalination plant in Jebel Ali.

April 24, 2013

Iran considers the logical price of crude to be around $100 to $120 a barrel
13:47 GMT

Iran is currently negotiating with members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to maintain oil prices around $100 in international markets.

Oil prices will dip as demand weakens coupled with increased output, experts predict
12:27 GMT

A supply glut driven by increased crude output from the US, Canada and Iraq and demand loss from the US is expected to sharply drive down oil prices in the coming years, an expert predicted.

Fuel prices in Jordan are set to drop
08:04 GMT

Fuel prices in Jordan are to drop again, following the governments decision to set prices in line with market costs.

April 23, 2013

The EU has eased its sanctions on Syria in an effort to boost the rebels
11:52 GMT

The EU has decided to lift its oil embargo on Syria, in an effort to boost the opposition.

Egypt has awarded gas exploration deals for the Nile Delta region
11:18 GMT

Energy firms Dana Gas, ENI and Sea Dragon announce they have been awarded exploration rights in Egypt's Nile Delta and eastern Mediterranean in an EGAS bid round on 18 April.

OCTAL - Health Day - Staff Blood Pressure Hypertension Awareness
10:35 GMT
(press release)

OCTAL, the world’s leading clear rigid food packaging material supplier, recently organized a 'Check Your Blood Pressure Week’ for employees in Salalah as part of its efforts to support World Health Day.

Iran is owed billions in oil revenues which customers who have been unable to pay because of sanctions imposed on the Islamic republic
09:53 GMT

Iran is owed $4 billion for oil sales to customers who have been unable to pay because of sanctions imposed on the Islamic republic over its nuclear programme, according to an official.

April 22, 2013

Iran is looking to try and sell oil to North Korea.
13:12 GMT

Despite international sanctions over Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions, Tehran is looking to try and sell oil to North Korea.

Eni, the Italian energy company, is hoping to ensure the safety of the Trans-Mediterranean gas pipeline
12:38 GMT

Italian energy company Eni is keen to ensure the safety of a natural gas pipeline, which crosses Tunisia, Chief Executive Officer Paolo Scaroni said.

Saudi Arabia is maintaining its commitment to global oil stability, according to the Kingdom's Finance Minister
09:42 GMT

Saudi Arabia has reiterated its commitment to the stability of the international oil market, a minister from the the oil-rich

April 21, 2013

During Kuwait Energy Annual General Meeting of shareholders
10:45 GMT
(press release)

Kuwait Energy, one of the fastest growing independent oil and gas companies in the Middle East, today announced record results for the year 2012 during its Annual General Meeting of shareholders.