Noticias sobre Middle East & Africa
Major water and sanitation project in Tanzania completed with support from team Europe
The €150 million project was jointly financed by the French Development Agency (AFD), European Investment Bank (EIB Global), the EU-Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund and Government of Tanzania.
Kuwait advances second phase of desalination project to boost water supply
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has announced that bids for the second phase of the Doha West Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant, along with associated equipment to increase water alkalinity, are scheduled to open on July 22, reports Zawya.
Dubai Municipality completes Nad Al Sheba 3 Sewerage and Drainage project
Dubai Municipality has completed a sewerage and rainwater drainage network development project in Nad Al Sheba 3, with a total investment of AED277 million ($75.4 million), reports Zawya.
National Water Company finalizes wastewater network expansion in Riyadh
The National Water Company (NWC), represented by its Central Cluster, announced the completion of Phase 4 of its wastewater networks project in Al Dawadmi Governorate, Riyadh Region.
President Nguema and AfDB’s Adesina launch major water infrastructure project in Gabon
Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema and African Development Bank Group President Dr.
MGC secures Jubail–Buraidah Pipeline project deal in Saudi Arabia
Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Company (MGC), based in Saudi Arabia, has announced that it has secured the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the Jubail-Buraidah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project, reports Zawya.
Ashghal to launch ten major drainage projects in Qatar’s 2025 Q4
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is preparing to launch several critical drainage projects across Qatar in the fourth quarter of 2025, as reported by Gulf Times.
DMCC and AQUA-INDEX partner to launch world’s first water-backed digital asset
DMCC, an international centre for trade, commerce and innovation, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with AQUA-INDEX, a global leader in water commodities trading.
Toray launches water treatment technology center in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia’s Bahri commences commercial operations at three floating desalination barges
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has initiated commercial operations at its three floating desalination barges, reports Zawya.
Oman evaluates bids for Bowsher Storm Water Channel Project
Muscat Municipality is currently reviewing proposals for the Bowsher Storm Water Channel project, with the contract for design and construction expected to be awarded in the third quarter of 2025, according to Zawya.
Kenya approves water infrastructure proposal for Naivasha Special Economic Zone
Haskoning and Rebel have received official approval from the Kenyan Private Public Partnership Directorate for their Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) to advance the Naivasha Special Economic Zones Bulk Water Supply Project.
Egypt awards ACCIONA O&M contract for one of world’s largest wastewater plants
The Gabal El Asfar wastewater treatment complex serves eight million people.
NEOM Green Hydrogen Plant reports 80% project completion
NEOM Green Hydrogen Company has reported that construction of its large-scale green hydrogen facility in Oxagon, located in northwestern Saudi Arabia, has reached 80% completion across its main components, reports Trade Arabia.
Hassan Allam Construction & Metipro awarded Alexandria West Wastewater Plant upgrade, Egypt
Hassan Allam Holding has announced that its subsidiary, Hassan Allam Construction, in joint venture with Metipro (Metito Water Projects), has been awarded the Alexandria West Wastewater Treatment Plant – Extension & Upgrade Project, located in West Alexandria, Egypt.
CRC Evans secures second contract for Moroccan 219-kilometer water pipeline project
CRC Evans (CRCE), a company specializing in welding, welding technology, and coating services, has been awarded a contract renewal for a crucial water pipeline project in Morocco.
Sidi Ould Tah elected ninth president of the African Development Bank Group
Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of the African Development Bank Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy and GCFC join forces to scale energy, water efficiency
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and the Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance financing solutions for energy and water efficiency ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, informs the Emirate News Agency.
Global Water Organization launches in Riyadh to tackle global water challenges
The newly established Global Water Organization (GWO) officially commenced operations on Wednesday from its headquarters in Riyadh, following the signing of its founding charter during an inaugural meeting in the Saudi capital, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
IWMI signs agreements with key partners in West Africa to advance regional water security
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with ECOWAS and Sierra Leone’s water agency signal regional commitment to science-driven water governance.