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Top Government Initiatives in Water

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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 26, 2025

Miahona, Saudi Arabia, has received an award letter from MODON to develop, operate, and maintain the Industria ..Read More

Miahona, Saudi Arabia, has received an award letter from MODON to develop, operate, and maintain the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jeddah 1st Industrial City under a 25-year Rehabilitation, Operation, and Transfer (ROT) model. The project, valued at around SAR 1 billion, involves CAPEX investment, site utilization, reliable wastewater treatment, and treated water sales. Miahona will manage external networks, lift stations, and service fee collection throughout the contract period.
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Oman

  •  March 23, 2025

Nama Water Services, Oman, signed a RO 55 million agreement with Al Tayer Engineering to develop a water purif ..Read More

Nama Water Services, Oman, signed a RO 55 million agreement with Al Tayer Engineering to develop a water purification plant at Wadi Dayqah Dam, Qurayyat, under a 20-year Build, Own, Operate (BOO) model. The plant, with a 65,000 m³/day capacity, will supply 35,000 m³/day to Nama’s network and 30,000 m³/day for agricultural irrigation, supporting food security. It aims to enhance water security, reduce desalination costs, and ensure reliable water supply during emergencies, contributing to Oman Vision 2040 and targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. The project mandates 50% Omanization and will create over 100 indirect jobs.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 18, 2025

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) received a sole proposal from Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies f ..Read More

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) received a sole proposal from Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies for developing a small-scale wastewater treatment plant (SSTP) and a 166 km collection network in Jazan, with a treatment capacity of 74,700 m³/day. The project, set for commercial operation by Q4 2028, will be developed under a 25-year Sewage Treatment and Collection Network Implementation Agreement (STCNIA), with the collection network being handed over to the National Water Company (NWC) after construction.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 13, 2025

L&T’s Water & Effluent Treatment (WET) business, in partnership with Spain’s Lantania, secured a $500 mill ..Read More

L&T’s Water & Effluent Treatment (WET) business, in partnership with Spain’s Lantania, secured a $500 million contract from ACWA Power to build the Ras Mohaisen Desalination plant in Saudi Arabia with a capacity of 300,000 m³/day. The project includes four water tanks (600,000 m³ total), a 132/33kV substation, and a 30 MW solar PV plant. The plant will supply drinking water to Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Baha regions, benefiting one million people. This is WET’s second recent desalination order in Saudi Arabia, enhancing its Middle East presence.
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UAE

  •  March 11, 2025

TAQA Water Solutions, UAE, signed an MoA with the New Tashkent City Directorate to develop a 65km raw water tr ..Read More

TAQA Water Solutions, UAE, signed an MoA with the New Tashkent City Directorate to develop a 65km raw water transmission pipeline and an advanced water treatment plant in New Tashkent City, Uzbekistan. Valued at AED 2 billion, the project will supply 500,000 m³/day of clean water sourced from the Charvak Mountain Reservoir, benefiting 2 million people and generating 20 MW of hydro-power. This marks TAQA’s second major water project in Uzbekistan, enhancing UAE-Uzbekistan ties and supporting sustainable growth.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 04, 2025

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) signed agreements for the Jubail-Buraydah Independent Water Transmissio ..Read More

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) signed agreements for the Jubail-Buraydah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) project with a consortium of Aljomaih Energy & Water, Nesma Co. Ltd., and Buhur for Investment. The SAR 8.5 billion project will have a 650,000 m³/day capacity, spanning 587 km, with strategic storage tanks in Al-Shamasiyah (6) and Al-Jubail (3). Awarded under a BOOT model after competition from 32 companies, it will commence operations in Q2 2029 with a 35-year concession. The project aligns with Vision 2030, ensuring efficient water supply with lower energy costs and increased Saudization.
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Oman

  •  February 25, 2025

Nama Water Services Company, Oman, signed four agreements for strategic water sector projects, including water ..Read More

Nama Water Services Company, Oman, signed four agreements for strategic water sector projects, including water distribution networks in Ibri, Yanqul, Dhank, Samail, and Izki, and wastewater networks in Al Ansab, Muscat. The company is implementing 27 projects worth over RO 700 million, enhancing water coverage to 72.80% and benefiting 937,970 people. Key initiatives include water transmission projects linking desalination plants in Sohar, Barka, and various governorates. The Omanization initiative created 885 jobs, raising local employment in sector companies to 84%.
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UAE

  •  February 18, 2025

ADNOC and Veolia signed an MoU at the UAE-France High Level Business Council to collaborate on water managemen ..Read More

ADNOC and Veolia signed an MoU at the UAE-France High Level Business Council to collaborate on water management. The partnership will leverage Veolia’s expertise across 44 countries to optimize water resources by analyzing water cycles, developing solutions, enhancing monitoring systems, and reducing water consumption. This initiative aligns with ADNOC’s commitment to sustainable water management while supporting communities and environmental protection.
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