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Export regulations to Qatar

SGS Belgium draws the attention to the new regulations for export of motor vehicle parts to Qatar. The Authorities indeed announce a ban of importing motor vehicle spare parts such as wheel rings, brake pads and safety belts, unless accompanied by a conformity certificate issued by an approved body from the country of origin to prove conformity with the approved Qatari Standards.

SGS Belgium can help exporters to obtain this Certificate of conformity :
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Saudi Import regulations

Intertek informs the Belgian exporters of important new regulations regarding the import of electrical products into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Starting from May 21st, 2012, all products with an operating voltage of 120V will indeed be banned from import while the spare parts for these products will be banned from 20th November 2025 onwards. Products with dual voltage 127/220 volts will be banned from 28th February 2016 and only products rate 220V or 230V will be allowed into Saudi Arabia after this period.

More information : www.intertek.com/france

Tractebel shortlisted in Jordan

Jordan has shortlisted France-based GDF Suez and Belgium-based Tractebel Engineering SA to tender for a project to evaluate renewable energy plans, according to Bloomberg.

German-based WorleyParsons Ltd, Lahmeyer International GMBH and Fichtner GmbH & Co.KG, Trowers & Hamlins and CMS Cameron McKenna LLP of the UK, K&M Engineering and Consulting, and U.S.-based Black & Veatch Corp are the other selected bidders said the energy ministry.

Jordan, which imports all of its energy needs, plans to attract $14 billion in energy infrastructure investments. It is turning to nuclear, solar, wind and oil shale energy to meet the increasing electricity demand. Renewable energy is seen as essential to reducing the Kingdom’s reliance on energy imports, which account for 96 per cent of energy consumed in the country and costs around 13 per cent of gross domestic product.

GDF Suez is a French multinational energy company operating in the fields of electricity generation and distribution, natural gas, and renewable energy. The firm also holds a 35% stake in Suez Environment, the water treatment and waste management company spun off from Suez at the time of merger.

Another company Belgium-based Tractebel Engineering provides worldwide life-cycle consultancy and engineering in power, nuclear, gas, industry, and infrastructure for the GDF Suez Group-within GDF Suez Energy Services, as well as for national and international institutions and customers in public or private markets.

GDF Suez Energy Services is one of the key business lines of GDF Suez and the European leader in multi-technical energy related services.

The Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) has also awarded a site study contract for Jordan’s first nuclear power plant to Tractebel Engineering. The contract agreement for the 24 month long study was signed by JAEC Chairman Dr. Khaled Toukan and Tractebel Engineering CEO Georges Cornet.

Tractebel Engineering will begin investigating the preliminary site near Agaba, which was identified by JAEC and a technical national committee.

The studies will cover public health, safety, and security issues, in addition to conducting specialized surveys to assess geological stability, geo-physics, soil characteristics, water proximity and cooling water requirements, risk assessment, electricity grid connectivity, environmental and health impact, and natural and human induced events.

The coalition led by Tractebel Engineering composed of 2 other companies: Jordan's Arab Consultants Bureau and France's Bureau Veritas, was chosen from 6 international companies which competed for the site study contract.

WILDGEN law firm launches a new website

The leading Luxemburg law firm WILDGEN announces the launch of its new and improved website offering a wealth of information on the tax and legal environment in the Grand-Duchy.

Thanks to a new design focused on usability, the revamped website makes it easier for visitors to find out the information they are looking for. Wildgen’s website also offers new online services such as newsletter subscription, event registration, brochure requests and applications to firm’s open positions. This new version of the website furthermore outlines the diversity and multiculturalism of the law firm. With pages and brochures available in six languages, and with further languages to come, Wildgen’s website lives up to expectations of its users worldwide.

Available on www.wildgen.lu