Noticias sobre Middle East & Africa
VA Tech Wabag secures $272 million contract for Yanbu Desalination Plant
VA Tech Wabag, an Indian multinational specializing in water technology, has been awarded a contract valued at SAR 1.02 billion (approximately $272 million) by the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) for the development of a seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, reports Zawya.
Cox to expand the Agadir desalination plant and add a 150 MW wind farm in a €250M investment
Cox has signed an agreement to expand the Agadir desalination plant in Morocco by an additional 125,000 m³/day, bringing its total capacity to 400,000 m³/day.
NWC completes water infrastructure projects in Riyadh and Al Kharj
The National Water Company (NWC) has announced the completion of two major water infrastructure projects in the Al Bayan district of Riyadh, as well as a separate project in Al Kharj Governorate, with a combined value exceeding SAR 114 million.
Scientists warn of groundwater decline in Malawi
An article published in the Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies has shown how Malawi's water storage has been changing over time.
Lantania awarded $544 million contract for new desalination plant in Saudi Arabia
Lantania, in partnership with Saudi-based Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Company (MGC), has been selected by the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) to develop a new desalination plant in Jubail, located on the Arabian Gulf coast in Saudi Arabia’s central province.
Morocco’s water vision: a blueprint for resilience
The IDRA High-Level Colloquium on Resilient Water Solutions, held on June 2, 2025, in Seville, Spain, convened global leaders to tackle pressing water challenges.
Bahrain Tender Board approves over $325 million in projects, with major focus on water and energy
In May, Bahrain's Tender Board approved 119 tenders, renewals, and change orders on behalf of 37 government entities, with a total value of BD122.62 million (approximately $325.20 million), reports Zawya.
ACWA power inks deal for West Africa’s largest green-powered desalination project in Senegal
The 400,000 m3/day Grande-Côte seawater desalination project, fully reliant on green electricity, will serve Dakar and its surrounding areas. The project will be delivered in two phases of 200,000 m³/day each, with full commercial operations expected by 2031.
Iraq’s Basra governorate awards mega desalination project to Sino-Iraqi consortium
Iraq’s Basra Governorate has awarded a major seawater desalination project to a consortium comprising Iraq’s Al-Rida Group and Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina), reports Zawya.
bNovate Technologies collaborates with HBKU on SMART-Distribution Project to improve Qatar’s Water
bNovate Technologies has announced its involvement in the SMART-Distribution project, an initiative designed to tackle key challenges in Qatar’s water distribution systems.
Saudi Water Partnership Company advances sustainability with Shuaibah 3 Desalination Plant upgrade
As part of its mission to promote sustainability and ensure a secure water future for the Kingdom, the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) continues to lead in enabling private sector participation in water infrastructure development.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC launches $533m worth of 38 water and sanitation projects
The National Water Company (NWC) has begun implementing 38 water and sanitation projects in Asir region of the Southern Cluster.
Kuwait extends bid deadlines for $1.57b in strategic projects
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), the state-owned upstream operator, has extended bid submission deadlines for major oil sector projects with a combined estimated value of $1.57 billion, reports MEED.
South Africa advances plans for National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency
South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is progressing with plans to establish the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA), targeting completion by April 2026.
Saudi NWC unveils $400 million water and wastewater initiatives in Jazan
The National Water Company (NWC) has begun implementing 19 water and sanitation projects in Jazan region of the company’s Southern Cluster.
Kahramaa installs more than 988,000 smart electricity and water meters across Qatar
The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has reported progress in its Smart Meters Project, with more than 988,000 smart electricity and water meters installed nationwide as of mid-2025, reports Zawya.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC set to award key water and sewage infrastructure contracts by Q3 2025
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) is anticipated to award construction contracts for three major water and sewage infrastructure projects by the end of the third quarter of 2025, according to Zawya.
Oman’s OPAZ announces tender for First Phase of Al Rawdah SEZ Water Drainage Project
Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has announced the launch of a tender for the construction of surface water drainage channels in the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone, reports Zawya.
AfDB approves $139m loan for Johannesburg infrastructure
First direct lending to a subnational entity in Africa will support water, electricity, and waste management systems for Africa's largest economic hub.
GS Inima secures funding for solar power installation at Oman Desalination Plant
GS Inima has obtained financing to construct a 6.3 MWp photovoltaic plant at the Barka V desalination facility in Oman.