Isa Town Power Cuts to be Probed

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 22:23

Manama Sep 01 (BNA) Following the directives of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Central Municipality director general Dr Mohammed Ali Hassan today visited blocks 802, 808, 810 and 814 in Isa Town to probe causes underlying the power cuts in several areas and study ways in which the Municipalities and Agriculture Ministry could cooperate with the Electricity and Water Authority to put an end to people's ordeals.

All time record of electricity consumption in Bahrain

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 19:04

Manama Aug 25 (BNA) The consumption of electricity in Bahrain today topped an all time record of 2708 megawatts, up from 2677 megawatts which was recorded on July 13, 2009. "The all time record of power consumption was reported today at 02.58 pm",

Gaza official says power crisis has worsened

Posted Tue, 08/24/2010 - 10:39

Gaza,Aug. 24 (BNA) A Gaza official said Monday that despite media reports to the contrary, the electricity crisis in Gaza has worsened.

Dr. Al Jowder receives German Ambassador to Bahrain.

Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 21:09

Manama, Aug 18 (BNA) Minister of Public Works and Minister Supervisor of Electricity and Water Authority E. Fahmi bin Ali Al Jowder received here today German Ambassador to Bahrain Dr.Hubert Lang.

Ministry of Public Works signs an agreement with U. S military engineers corps.

Posted Tue, 08/17/2010 - 21:25

Manama, Aug 17 (BNA) Minister of Public Works in Charge of Electricity and Water Authority E. Fahmi Bin Ali Al Jowder received here today the U.S Ambassador to Bahrain, to sign an agreement with Engineers Corps of the U.S military.

Gaza: 1 generator working as power station gets limited fuel

Posted Mon, 08/09/2010 - 11:56

Gaza, Aug. 9 (BNA) One generator in Gaza's sole power station was restarted on Monday morning, after receiving a limited quantity of industrial diesel, an Electricity Company spokesman said.

Jowder reveals the first phase of UM Al Hassam's project

Posted Thu, 07/15/2010 - 15:41

Manama, July 15 (BNA) During an inspection visit to Sitra Bridge and the Um Al Hassam Junction construction site, the Minister of Works and Minister responsible for the Electricity and Water Authority, Fahmi Bin Ali Al Jowder, revealed that the first phase of the project will be opened tomorrow morning.

EWA Signs Agreement with Indra

Posted Sun, 07/11/2010 - 18:44

Manama, July 11. (BNA) Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) last Wednesday signed a partnership agreement with INDRA Company which is specialised in maintaining and improving Customer Service Systems (CSS).

Works Minister Meets Malaysian Officials

Posted Sun, 07/11/2010 - 17:09

Kuala Lumpur, July 11. (BNA) On the sidelines of his visit to Malaysia to take part in the Asian Council for Human Resources Development Ceremony where he was granted the Human Resources Development Award, Works Minister who is in Charge of the Electricity and Water Authority Fahmi bin Ali Al Jowdar met here today the Malaysian Chief Minister of Sarawak Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud and Deputy Chief Minister and reviewed with them areas of bilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of construction and building, and the possibility of availing of the Malaysian expertise in this regard.

External Appraisal Jury Starts Assessment Work

Posted Sat, 07/10/2010 - 21:18

Manama Jul 10 (BNA) The external appraisal of establishments participating in the programme the Bahrain Excellence Centre started today at the Premier's Court. The Electricity and Water Authority and the Meteorological Directorate were the first to be assessed.

Minister of works receives award in Malaysia

Posted Sat, 07/10/2010 - 12:27

Kuala Lampur, July 10 (BNA) Fahmi Bin Ali Al Jowder, Minister of Public Works Minister and Supervisor of Electricity and Water Authority attended a ceremony held by the Asia Council for the development of human resources in the city of Cochin, Malaysia where he received the Human Resources Development Award.

Arcapita announces agreement to sell Northern Ireland Electricity to ESB for £1.03bn

Posted Wed, 07/07/2010 - 14:42

Abu Dhabi Ship Building delivers 42-metre Landing Craft to Royal Bahrain Naval Force

Works Minister and GOYS President hold talks

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 20:46

Manama, July 5 (BNA) Works Minister, in charge of the Electricity and Water Authority, Fahmi bin Ali Al Jowder received in his office today President of the General Organization for Youth and Sport (GOYS) Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa.

Zain Bahrain offers prepaid BlackBerry advantage

Posted Thu, 07/01/2010 - 10:12

Arcapita announces agreement to sell Northern Ireland Electricity to ESB for £1.03bn

Al Jowder heads delegation to Arab Ministerial Council on Water meeting

Posted Wed, 06/30/2010 - 22:07

Cairo, June 30 (BNA) Works Minister, in charge of the Electricity and Water Authority, Fahmi bin Ali Al Jowder, headed today Bahrain's delegation to the second Arab Ministerial Council on Water Executive Bureau meeting which convened at the Arab League in Egypt.

Works Minister receives US Military Corps of Engineers' delegation

Posted Mon, 06/28/2010 - 20:23

Manama Jun 28 (BNA) Works Minister in charge of Electricity and Water Authority Fahmi bin Ali Al Jowder today received US Military Corps of Engineers programme and projects assistant chief Dorah Duncan and foreign aid department head Richard Dickson and discussed coorperation in carrying out schemes.

Works Minister receives German delegation

Posted Fri, 06/25/2010 - 18:14

Manama, June 25 (BNA) Works Minister, in charge of the Electricity and Water Authority, Fahmi bin Ali Al Jowder received a delegation representing German companies to discuss cooperation in the training field regarding technologies and water solutions.

Works Minister Patronises Opening of Energy and Water Conservation Expo 2010

Posted Mon, 06/14/2010 - 18:22

Manama, June 14. (BNA) Works Minister and the Minister in Charge of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) Fahmi Al Jodar today patronised, at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, the opening of 3rd Energy and Water Conservation Expo 2010 organised by EWA in cooperation with the Bahrain Society of Engineers.

UAE Energy Minister Arrives in Manama

Posted Sun, 06/13/2010 - 21:02

Manama, June 13. (BNA) UAE Energy Minister Mohamed bin Dha'en Al Hamili arrived here today on an official visit to the kingdom at the invitation of the Works Minister and the Minister in Charge of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) Engineer Fahmi bin Ali Al Jowdar.

Bahrain signs deals with Abu Dhabi Development Fund

Posted Wed, 06/09/2010 - 21:54

Manama Jun 09 (BNA) Bahrain and the UAE today signed two multi million agreements to fund the electricity transportation project.