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Dubai’s DEWA says no bonds planned for 2012

Dubai’s DEWA says no bonds planned for 2012

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has no plans to tap bond markets in 2012 and the state utility will repay a 1.2 billion dirhams ($326.7 million) securitisation maturity this year ahead of time, its top executive said.

March 1, 2012 2:04
 
Saudi’s ACWA “very keen” on Malaysia tycoon’s power assets

Saudi’s ACWA “very keen” on Malaysia tycoon’s power assets

Saudi water and power project developer Acwa Power is "very keen" to buy the power assets being sold by Malaysian tycoon Ananda Krishnan, the company's chief financial officer said on Monday.

February 28, 2012 2:46
 
Thirst for profits—Is trading water ethical or a breach of human rights?

Thirst for profits—Is trading water ethical or a breach of human rights?

As water becomes more scare, the market for water trade becomes more viable. Analysts say it could actually curb food price inflation but who are the losers in this commoditisation?

August 9, 2011 1:22
 
Privatisation, increased imports may solve Saudi water crisis

Privatisation, increased imports may solve Saudi water crisis

Saudi won’t meet its water demands by 2025. Privatisation and increased imports just may be the key solutions, proposes Roger Harrison.

June 1, 2011 3:22