Noticias sobre Middle East & Africa
Iraq secures €130 million in French funding for sanitation projects
Iraq has signed two financing agreements totalling €130 million ($147.81 million) with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to support the development of wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Financial bids opened for Kuwait’s $3.9 billion Az-Zour North IWPP expansion
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) conducted a public session to open the financial proposals for the Az-Zour North Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP) Phases 2 and 3.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC to award $220 million water infrastructure contract in Q2 2025
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) is preparing to award the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for its Al Suwayriqiyah and Al Aqiliyah Water Networks and Lines, Main Pumping Station, and Substation Project in the Mahd governorate by the second quarter of 2025, reports Zawya.
Saudi NWC expected to award Al Awjam reservoir EPC contract in Q2 2025
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) is projected to award the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the Al Awjam Reservoir and related water infrastructure in the second quarter of 2025, according to Zawya.
Rayis-Rabigh Project, led by Tedagua, named water project of the year in the Middle East
Rayis-Rabigh is a 151-kilometer-long water infrastructure system, featuring pipelines over 2 meters in diameter and a pumping capacity of 500,000 cubic meters per day.
SUEZ launches €100 million water supply modernisation contract in Angola
SUEZ and Empresa Pública de Águas de Luanda (EPAL E.
ENGIE and NEOM partner to develop innovative brine valorization solutions
ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, has entered into a partnership with NEOM, the futuristic sustainable region in northwest Saudi Arabia, to develop advanced solutions for desalination brine valorisation.
NWC launches $613 million sanitation projects across Jeddah
The National Water Company (NWC) announced that it has started implementing 15 development projects costing more than 2.3 billion Saudi riyals (US$613 million) and serving more than 1.3 million beneficiaries as part of its strategic plans to improve the level of service and increase the operational efficiency of the wastewater sector.
Shuweihat S1 to shift from cogeneration as EWEC advances decoupling of power and water supply
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced the signing of a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Shuweihat 1 (S1) facility, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term strategy to decouple power and water generation while accelerating the UAE’s energy transition.
DEWA’s R&D Centre highlights how Space-D programme can improve electricity and water networks
Experts at the Research and Development (R&D) Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) have highlighted the most prominent use cases of DEWA’s Space-D programme, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on 12 January 2021.
SUEZ and SEEG sign €200 million agreement to improve drinking water services in Gabon
SUEZ has entered into a five-year, €200 million contract with the Gabonese Energy and Water Company (SEEG) to enhance the production and distribution of drinking water in Libreville and other major cities across Gabon.
Saudi Water Partnership Company announces the date for the second edition of the SWPC Forum
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng.
Oman enhances oversight of water tanker operations with new regulations
The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has introduced a new regulatory framework to oversee the activities of independent water tankers within Oman’s water and wastewater sector, reports Zawya.
NWC completes major water infrastructure projects in Jeddah valued at over $106 million
The National Water Company (NWC) has completed the implementation of projects for drinking water networks and pipelines to supply the districts of Al Yaqout, Al Zomorrod and Al Luluoa in Jeddah governorate.
OCP Green Water secures US$620 million financing for sustainable water initiatives
OCP Green Water (OGW), a subsidiary of the OCP Group focused on non-conventional water production, has obtained MAD 6 billion (approximately USD 620 million) in financing.
Aiman Al Mudaifer named permanent CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Neom Project
Aiman Al Mudaifer has been officially appointed as the permanent chief executive officer of Neom, Saudi Arabia’s high-profile $500 billion development project, according to Reuters.
Lisa Neville appointed new Chair of Greater Western Water
Greater Western Water has welcomed the appointment of Lisa Neville as the Chair of Greater Western Water’s (GWW) Board.
Kenya and Uganda sign bilateral agreement for $137 million water project
Kenya and Uganda have formally launched the implementation of the $137 million Angololo Water Resources Development Project (AWRDP), a transformative transboundary initiative expected to enhance food security, energy access, and regional integration for over 300,000 residents across the Sio-Malaba-Malakisi River Sub-basin, reports the Kenya News Agency.
Severe drought in Africa persists and is expected to worsen
A severe and prolonged drought continues to grip much of Africa, with far-reaching consequences for the environment, economies, and societies across the continent.
Eswatini strengthens climate resilience through strategic water sector planning
As climate variability increasingly disrupts water systems across Southern Africa, the Kingdom of Eswatini is accelerating its efforts to enhance resilience through strategic investment in the water sector.