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Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Khaleej Times
UAE traffic alert: Temporary road closure of key streets from July 26
The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced a temporary closure of Al Jamea Road and Al Muzawwad Road at the Al Badia intersection towards Dubai (Emirates Road). This measure is part of ongoing development works aimed at improving infrastructure in the area. The affected roads will be closed starting from 1am on Saturday, July 26, until 5am on Monday, July 28. During this period, motorists are advised that traffic will be diverted via Al Houshi Bridge on Maliha Road, heading westward. The Ministry apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked the public's cooperation in ensuring smooth traffic flow throughout the closure.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan records 0.8% increase in fuel sales during H1 2025
AMMAN — Sales of petroleum derivatives in Jordan reached 1,761.7 million litres during the first half of 2025, up from 1,747.5 million litres during the same period in 2024, marking a 0.8 per cent increase, according to figures from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. The data also showed mixed trends across fuel categories. Sales of 90-octane gasoline declined by 2.8 per cent, dropping from 769.9 million litres to 748.4 million litres. In contrast, sales of 95-octane gasoline rose by 6.7 per cent, from 70.8 million litres to 75.6 million litres, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported. Diesel sales also recorded a notable increase, rising from 846.0 million litres to 888.1 million litres, a 5.0 per cent increase. Kerosene sales, however, registered a sharp decline of 18.3 per cent, falling from 60.7 million litres to 49.6 million litres. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pakistan power companies have not introduced additional peak charges
Pakistan authorities have rejected claims circulating online that its power companies are charging more for electricity during morning peak hours, calling the posts "actionable disinformation". There is still only one peak hour period in the evening throughout the country. "Morning hours are also counted as peak hours ... Loot with both hands, loot the public," reads an Urdu-language post on X on July 12, 2025. It includes a screenshot of a table titled "Regional Peak Hours by Distribution Company" listing peak hour periods in the morning and evening from different Pakistan power companies. The same table was also shared elsewhere on Facebook and TikTok. Soaring fuel costs globally, coupled with demands from the International Monetary Fund to slash government subsidies, led successive Pakistani administrations to repeatedly hike electricity costs (archived link). Prices have fluctuated since 2022 but peaked at a 155-percent increase, and power bills sometimes outweigh rents. However, the country's power companies have not introduced additional peak hour charges for the morning. A reverse image search found the Ministry of Energy rejected the claim by reposting one such false post on X (archived link). "There is no change in electricity peak hours. Claims about the inclusion of morning hours as peak hours are completely false and misleading. Peak hours remain the same as before," it reads. "This is fake news and actionable disinformation." Most of Pakistan's power companies share the same evening peak hour charging schedule as the state-owned Power Information Technology Company, as shown in a timetable posted on its official website (archived link). Meanwhile, the privately owned Karachi Electric charges extra for power usage between 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm from April to October, and between 6 pm to 10 pm for the remaining five months of the year (archived link). Neither company has announced an additional peak charge in the morning. Pakistani outlet Geo News also debunked the false claim (archived link).
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Electricity Company awards $906mln power project contracts
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded the contracts worth $906 million for the construction of two 380kV bulk supply point (BSP) substation units at Afif in the central region of Saudi Arabia along with its Overhead Transmission line (OHTL) projects. These substations are the part of upcoming Renewable Energy Projects across Saudi Arabia. At present, Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has already issued RFP for the sixth round of renewable energy projects under the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) which is led and supervised by the Ministry of Energy. The combined capacity of sixth round of renewable energy projects is 4,500 MW. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Khaleej Times
14-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE's Dh750-million Emirates Road project to ease traffic, cut travel time
The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced a new project to upgrade Emirates Road with a budget of Dh750 million. The 25-km project from Al Badi intersection to Umm Al Quwain Emirate will begin in September 2025. Aimed at boosting road capacity, easing traffic congestion, and reducing travel time by 45 per cent, the project is expected to be completed in two years. The road will be widened from three to five lanes in each direction on the 25-km stretch to help reduce traffic congestion. This development is part of the UAE's national plan to improve the federal road network and support economic growth. The Ministry emphasised that the project reflects the country's commitment to building a smart and resilient transportation system that meets the needs of a rapidly growing population and economy. Key details of the project:
