Noticias sobre Middle East & Africa
Kuwait awards $489 million wastewater treatment plant contract to Turkey’s Kuzu
Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works has signed a contract with Turkish construction company Kuzu to build a wastewater treatment plant and related infrastructure for the South Al-Mutlaa city project, Reuters reports.
Abu Dhabi DoE, Space42 partner on AI and satellite solutions for water and energy
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Space42, a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, to collaborate on geospatial and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at improving sustainable energy and water management across the emirate.
WEG provides a complete package of electrical solutions for the water sector in the Middle East
W60 Motors, frequency inverters, and transformers will be used in a large-scale pumping system in Ras Al-Khair.
Registration open for second “Miyahthon” to advance innovation in water sustainability
The Saudi Water Authority is continuing to accept applications for participation in the second edition of the global hackathon “Miyahthon”, which brings together innovators and entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia and beyond to develop sustainable solutions for the future of water.
Enhancing wastewater treatment capacity in Cape Town with WEG Motor Solutions
WEG supplies robust and efficient motors to support the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works upgrade, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the Western Cape.
Dubai launches landmark subsea project to tackle rising groundwater and boost urban resilience
Dubai Municipality is advancing the Resilient Future Flow Outfall Project (DS411), a major subsea infrastructure initiative designed to strengthen the emirate’s resilience to rising groundwater levels and support sustainable urban expansion.
Saudi Water Partnership Company issues RFP for East Riyadh ISTP Project
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced the issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the East Riyadh Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) project.
Bahrain’s EWA invites global bids for new Hawar Desalination Plant
The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced the launch of an international tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the new Hawar seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant.
Sembcorp secures 10-year power and water agreement in Oman
Sembcorp Salalah Power & Water Company (SSPWC), a subsidiary of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries, has secured a new 10-year Power and Water Purchase Agreement (PWPA) with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP), the sole procurer of power and water capacity in Oman.
SWPC selects Alkhorayef as preferred bidder for Jazan SSTP Project
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has selected Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies as the Preferred Bidder for the Small Sewage Treatment Plants (SSTP) Project in the Jazan region, following the successful completion of the evaluation process for bids submitted by the private sector.
Kuwait to partner with China on nation’s largest wastewater treatment plant
Kuwait will sign a contract with China in mid-October to build its largest wastewater treatment facility, the North Kabd plant, Zawya reports.
Saudi Arabia launches Jubail 3B IWP and Dammam West ISTP projects
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, and in the presence of His Excellency Eng.
SWPC unveils first sustainability report, sets ambitious goals for Saudi water sector
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has released its first Sustainability Disclosure Report, presenting the company’s 2024 achievements and future strategy in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, the National Water Strategy, and global sustainability frameworks.
ACCIONA reaches commercial operation for three major sewer treatment plants in Saudi Arabia
Madinah-3, Buraydah-2 and Tabuk-2 achieve PCOD milestone, marking the start of full-scale operations under a long-term green loan framework.
Aqualia renews the management contract for the Abu Rawash wastewater treatment plant in Egypt
Abu Rawash is the third-largest wastewater treatment plant in Africa: it treats 1.6 million cubic meters per day and serves over six million people.
SWPC receives three bids for Riyadh–Qassim Water Transmission Pipeline Project
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) announced that it has received three bids from private sector entities for the development of the Riyadh–Qassim Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) Project.
Hyundai E&C wins $3.16 billion contract for Iraqi seawater treatment plant
Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) has signed a ₩4.39 trillion ($3.16 billion) contract to build a seawater treatment facility in Iraq, reports The Korea Herald.
Saudi Water Forum 2025 to spotlight partnerships, investment and innovation
Riyadh will play host to one of the region’s most important water industry gatherings this autumn, as the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) convenes its annual forum on 2–3 November 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Marafiq, SATORP, and partners launch $500 million wastewater reuse project
The Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (Marafiq) has entered into a landmark 30-year concession agreement with Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) to build and operate an advanced industrial wastewater treatment facility in Jubail II Industrial City, reports Zawya.
Ethiopia launches the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam amid regional tensions
Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, reports Reuters.