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Kuwait seeks bids for 1.8 GW Al Khairan Power and Water Project
Kuwait has invited bids for the first phase of the 1.8 gigawatt Al Khairan power and water project, which is designed to help address the nation's power shortages, reports Reuters.
SWPC opens registration for the 2nd Water Partnership Forum 2025
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has officially opened registration for the 2nd Water Partnership Forum, taking place on November 2–3, 2025, in Riyadh.
Tedagua hits one billion cubic meters at Beni Saf desalination plant, supplying one million people
After 15 years of continuous operation and maintenance, Tedagua has reached the milestone of one billion cubic meters of desalinated water produced at the Beni Saf plant in Algeria, intended for human consumption.
Angola awards $200 million contract for major desalination plant
Cox, a global company specialising in water and energy, and AMEA Power, a renewable energy developer active in the Middle East and Africa, have been awarded a concession by Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) to build a large-scale seawater desalination plant on the Mussulo peninsula.
AIIB approves $200 million loan for Morocco’s climate resilience program
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), based in Beijing, has approved a $200 million loan to support Morocco’s climate resilience program, according to Zawya.
SEWA advances projects worth more than $1 billion to boost water security in Sharjah, UAE
The Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) is developing a series of strategic infrastructure projects valued at AED 4 billion (more than USD 1 billion) to enhance water security and ensure sustainable supply across Sharjah and the Central Region.
USD 919 million Hassyan desalination project in Duabi reaches 78% completion
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its flagship seawater desalination project at the Hassyan complex has reached 78% completion.
Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies awarded $57 million sewage network contract
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Nama Water Services advances major wastewater projects in Oman
Nama Water Services is progressing with several infrastructure projects across Oman aimed at expanding wastewater networks, building treatment plants, and upgrading pumping and treated water systems, reports Zawya.
Kuwait to tender multiple infrastructure projects, including Al-Khairan IWPP
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) plans to tender seven to eight projects in the near future, including the Al-Khairan Independent Water and Power Plant (IWPP), according to Zawya.
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company begins $1.3 billion water and sanitation projects
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) announced that it began implementing water and sanitation projects worth SAR 4.9 billion ($1.3 billion) in the kingdom’s Southern Cluster in July, according to Zawya.
ACWA Power, GIC to develop $4 billion Az-Zour North 2 & 3 power and water megaproject in Kuwait
The project is set to be the largest integrated power and water plant in Kuwait with a net power generation capacity of at least 2,700 megawatts and a net desalinated water production capacity of at least 120 MIGD.
Kuwaiti-Indian consortium offers lowest bid for $377 million desalination project in Kuwait
A Kuwaiti-Indian consortium has submitted the lowest bid for a desalination project in Kuwait, valued at approximately 114.3 million Kuwaiti dinars ($377 million), the Kuwaiti company announced on Thursday, according to Zawya.
SISCO Holding wins contract for wastewater treatment plant in Saudi Arabia
SISCO Holding Company has secured a contract from the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) for a major project in the Kingdom’s northern region.
Toray supplies membranes for eco-friendly Shuaibah 3 Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia
Toray Industries has supplied reverse osmosis (RO) membranes to the Shuaibah 3 IWP seawater desalination plant in Saudi Arabia through its subsidiary, Toray Membrane Middle East LLC, based in Dammam.
SWA secures $650 million financing agreement to construct Jubail and Khobar desalination projects
The Saudi Water Authority (SWA) signed a financing agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) to support a strategic project aimed at constructing desalination infrastructure for Jubail Phase I and Khobar Phase II, with a total value of USD 650 million.
Ecolab introduces new cooling technology to support data center performance in the Middle East
Ecolab has introduced a new technology in the Middle East designed to enhance data center cooling performance.
AMEA Power joins second phase of Agadir Desalination Project in Morocco
AMEA Power has announced its participation in the second phase of the Agadir desalination project in Morocco.
SWPC receives five bids for Hadda and Arana ISTP projects
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) is pleased to announce the receipt of five competitive bids for the development of the Hadda and Arana Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) projects in the Makkah Province.
New solar thermal and forward osmosis desalination pilot completed in Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), in partnership with the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), has completed the development of an integrated water desalination system in Riyadh that uses solar thermal energy combined with forward osmosis technology, reports Zawya.