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Al Manar
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
Expert to Al-Manar: Iran's Real Retaliatory Strikes Yet to Come
The Iranian missiles imposed a qualitative change on the dynamics of the battle against the Zionist entity, an expert told Al-Manar. In an interview on Tuesday, Mokhtar Haddad, Editor-in-Chief of the Iranian newspaper Al-Wefaq, said that the real retaliatory strikes by the Islamic Republic are yet to come. 'Incoming news as well as indicators in the course of the ongoing confrontation between Iran and the Zionist entity point to a qualitative shift in the battlefield dynamics.' Haddad noted that the continuation of the missile strikes by Iran 'exposes falsity of Zionist claims regarding air control and intelligence superiority.' He said that despite the Israeli claims regarding the destruction of Iran's missile launchers and production facilities, the launch of new missiles, some of which were used for the first time, and from multiple sources continues. Such development 'indicates a qualitative development in Iran's defensive capabilities as it points to a clear intelligence failure on the part of the enemy, the Iranian expert added. Haddad argued that the Zionist entity boasts of targeting civilian facilities, as happened in a public street north of Tehran, or in Al-Quds Square in the center of the capital a few days ago, where civilian students were targeted. 'On the other hand, Iran responds with precise strikes targeting sensitive intelligence centers, such as the Mossad headquarters in Herzliya. This indicates a remarkable intelligence achievment that has confused the Zionist regime,' he told Al-Manar. Meanwhile, Haddad said that the Iranian operations we are seeing today remain within the framework of deterrence and warning. He cited well-informed sources in the Islamic Republic that the real retaliatory strikes are yet to come and that 'what has happened so far was just an early warning.'
Arabian Business
30-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Drake & Scull subsidiary wins $58.5mn wastewater treatment project in Jordan
Passavant Energy & Environment, a subsidiary of Dubai Financial Market-listed Drake and Scull International, has been awarded the contract for the design, construction, and operation of the North Balqa Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The North Balqa project will significantly enhance wastewater treatment infrastructure in the north-eastern Balqa Governorate. Once fully operational, the facility will have a treatment capacity of 54,000 cubic meters per day, with the first phase delivering a daily capacity of 36,000 cubic meters. The North Balqa project scope includes design and engineering; supply and delivery of equipment; testing and commissioning; and one year of operation and maintenance that will follow the first phase. The Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), chose Passavant for the project, which is valued at JOD41.5 million (approximately AED215 million/US$58.5 million). The project is financed by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union's Neighborhood Investment Platform (EU-NIP). It will feature cutting-edge technology to convert waste into electrical energy, reinforcing Jordan's long-term sustainability and energy efficiency objectives. Muin El Saleh, Group CEO of Drake & Scull International, commented: 'This project reflects our commitment to driving environmental sustainability through innovation. With a proven track record in executing water and wastewater projects across Asia, Africa, and Europe, Passavant brings global expertise to this vital initiative.' The project includes an integrated wastewater treatment plant, a terminal pumping station, effluent treatment units, sludge treatment tanks, water distribution pipelines, and an advanced odour control system. The treated effluent will be transferred to the King Talal Dam, supporting agricultural reuse in the Jordan Valley. Mokhtar Haddad, Director of Passavant Energy & Environment, added: 'Being selected as the main contractor for this strategic project is a testament to Passavant's global reputation for excellence in water and wastewater treatment solutions. 'This award reflects our unwavering commitment to engineering innovation, operational reliability, and environmental stewardship. We are proud to contribute to Jordan's national goals of sustainable resource management and look forward to delivering a facility that sets new benchmarks for efficiency, resilience, and long-term impact.'
