[China Power Construction Iraq 750MW Solar Energy Project Approved]On May 30, 2023, the Iraqi Cabinet stated in a foreign statement that it had approved China Power Construction's photovoltaic project in the southern province of Musana, with a total installed capacity of 750MW and a total investment of 520 million US dollars. In August 2021, China Power Construction Corporation signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Electricity of Iraq to develop 2GW photovoltaic power generation projects within Iraq, with the first phase investing in the development of 750MW. The Iraqi government has set a renewable energy development goal and plans to achieve a total installed capacity of 10GW of solar power generation by 2030, mainly relying on investment and development by private sector enterprises. Editor/Ma Xue
Saudi Arabia's Hafei Company has signed a 760MW photovoltaic plus 1077MWh energy storage purchase agreement with Syrian Electricity Company, with a term of 20 to 25 years and a starting price of 3 cents per kilowatt hour. It has also signed technical cooperation agreements with Saudi Electricity Company and Siemens Energy.Editor/Gao Xue
On August 18, 2026, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Zeng Jixin paid a visit to the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Press Club, Faisal. The two sides exchanged views on deepening media cooperation between the two countries and promoting comprehensive and objective understanding of China Arab relations among all sectors.Editor/Gao Xue