Noticias sobre Middle East & Africa
Strengthening hydrometeorological resilience in the Nile Basin through WHCA and EW4All
The Water at the Heart of Climate Action (WHCA) project is driving critical advancements in hydrometeorological capacity across the Nile Basin, where climate-induced water extremes threaten infrastructure, livelihoods, and ecological stability.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC finalizes $37m water supply developments in Diriyah
The National Water Company (NWC) has completed the implementation of two major water supply projects in Al Diriyah Governorate in Riyadh, with a total cost of more than 140 million Saudi Riyals (more than US$37 million) and a total length exceeding 26 kilometers.
Sulzer and Manweir sign 10-year strategic service partnership in Qatar
Sulzer has partnered with Manweir WLL, a leading engineering services provider, the oil & gas arm of Mannai, to enhance the availability and quality of rotating equipment repairs and services across Qatar.
Alkhorayef Water secures $94 million in contracts for treated water reuse systems
Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies (AWPT), a company listed on the Saudi stock exchange, has been awarded two major contracts by the Saudi Irrigation Organization (SIO) worth a total of 354 million Saudi riyals ($94.34 million), reports Zawya.
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company accelerates water infrastructure projects
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) is advancing its strategic infrastructure initiatives at full speed, launching and completing a series of major water and sanitation projects across the Kingdom, reflecting its commitment to Vision 2030 goals of enhancing public services and environmental sustainability.
ACCIONA unveils innovative turbidity prediction system for desalination plants
The system, deployed in Qatar, contributes to more efficient management of water distribution networks and enhances resilience.
DEWA tool to detect water leaks helps reduce carbon emissions by 266,706 tonnes in six years
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) High Water Usage Alert service has helped to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 266,706 tonnes since its launch six years ago up to 31 December 2024.
Kuwait allocates $5.7 billion for infrastructure and services in 2025-2026
Kuwait has earmarked nearly $6 billion for infrastructure and services development in its 2025-2026 budget, which came into effect on April 1.
Angola steps up safe water access to combat cholera outbreak
Angola is ramping up efforts to improve access to safe drinking water and tackle a cholera outbreak that has affected over 11,500 people and claimed nearly 440 lives since early January 2025.
UN Global Compact and private sector move to accelerate progress on SDGs in Africa
To accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, the United Nations Global Compact hosted the SDGs Activation Day earlier this week as part of its Forward Faster Now Africa initiative.
Dubai invests $408 million in major stormwater drainage projects to boost climate resilience
Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts valued at Dh1.439 billion (US$408 million) for four large-scale stormwater infrastructure projects under the umbrella of the ‘Tasreef’ initiative.
Zambia embraces blended financing to unlock $6 billion water investment plan
In response to intensifying climate impacts and chronic underinvestment in water infrastructure, Zambia is pursuing an ambitious blended financing approach to raise nearly $6 billion by 2030 for water investments through the Zambia Water Investment Programme (ZIP).
Kuwait establishes committee to promote energy and water conservation
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SWPC relaunches pre-qualification program for developers in water and sewage treatment projects
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced the relaunch of its Pre-qualification Program for Developers.
NWC launches $533 million water and sanitation initiative in Riyadh covering 30 new projects
The National Water Company (NWC), represented by the Central Cluster, announced that it has embarked on implementing 30 new water and sanitary drainage projects in the Riyadh region, with a total length of lines and networks of 1,955 kilometers, at a total cost of nearly 2 billion Saudi Riyals ($533 million).
Egypt secures €262 million from France, EU for water and energy infrastructure projects
Egypt, France, and the European Union (EU) have signed nine financing and grant agreements worth €262.3 million to support water treatment, sanitation, renewable energy, and railway initiatives in Egypt, reports Daily News Egypt.
Smart Ball technology detects the smallest leaks in underground pipelines
Smart Ball technology helped Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) save AED 12 million in 2024 after preventing the loss of 1.34 million cubic metres of water by detecting leaks in underground pipelines, which are usually difficult to detect using traditional techniques.
Nama Water advancing over $1 billion in strategic projects in Oman
Nama Water Services is currently undertaking a series of major infrastructure projects valued at more than RO550 million (over $1 billion), according to CEO Qais bin Saud al Zakwani, reports Zawya.
Dubai Municipality launches tender for $22 billion sewerage project
Dubai Municipality has officially launched the tender process for the first phase of the ambitious $22 billion Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project.
Qatar’s industrial wastewater treatment plant nears first phase completion
The first phase of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, a project undertaken by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), is on track for completion in the third quarter of 2025, reports Zawya.