Oman’s Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) announced that the Wadi Adounab Dam project in Salalah is now 77% complete. This dam, upon completion, will be the second largest in Oman, boasting a storage capacity exceeding 83 million cubic meters of water. “The ministry is continuing construction work on the dam,” said Ali … Read more
The horrific collapse of the Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) dam in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the critical need for robust dam safety measures. This disaster, which claimed several lives, compels us to learn from this tragedy and implement changes to prevent future occurrences. Key Lessons: Strengthening Dam Safety … Read more
According to an article by Daily Times, the real estate sector in Pakistan faced numerous challenges in 2023, including increasing inflation, political unrest, currency devaluation, high interest rates, and regulatory issues. However, there is a glimmer of hope for the sector as some positive developments have been observed in the last three months. Over the past … Read more
The Implementation Committee on Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams (ICDBMD), constituted by the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan, reviewed progress on both the projects in its meeting held at ICDBMD Secretariat Islamabad. The meeting presided over by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)/ ICDBMD Chairman Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), was attended by … Read more
Meet Arnold Dix, an Australian hero who recently became a savior for 1.4 billion Indians. Now, he may not be a cricket star, although being Australian, he could very well be a cricket enthusiast. Arnold Dix, renowned as a tunnelling expert and an engineering professor, played a crucial role in the successful rescue of 41 … Read more