Noticias sobre Middle East & Africa
Japan backs SCADA water supply system upgrade in Jordan
Japan and Jordan have inked agreements on Sunday that grant 1.334 billion Japanese yen (approximately $8.7 million) to fund a SCADA water supply system in Jordan’s Ma’an governorate.
WRI and the World Bank present landmark assessment of nature-based solutions in Africa
A new report by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Bank, with contributions from the African Development Bank (AfDB), provides one of the most comprehensive assessments…
NWC and SWIC launch Wabel Incubator to support innovation in water sector
The National Water Company (NWC) and the Saudi Water Innovation Center (SWIC) announced the launch of the Wabel Incubator.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC completes Phase III of Riyadh Wastewater Project
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC), represented by its Central Cluster, has successfully completed the third phase of the Riyadh Wastewater Project, with a total investment exceeding SAR 387 million ($103 million), reports Zawya.
ENGIE divests power and water desalination assets in Kuwait & Bahrain
ENGIE, a leader in low-carbon energy, announces the signing of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the divestment of its shareholding in Az Zour North, a combined gas and water desalination asset in Kuwait, three gas power and water desalination assets in Bahrain, and the associated operations and maintenance (O&M) companies to ACWA Power.
Etihad WE invites bids for Fujairah Water Project
Etihad Water & Electricity (Etihad WE), the UAE’s federal utility provider, has issued successive tenders for the development of an independent water project (IWP) in Fujairah, one of the northern emirates, reports MEED.
Sulzer further strengthens Middle East presence with acquisition of Davies and Mills in Bahrain
Sulzer announces the acquisition of Davies and Mills, a leading electromechanical services (EMS) provider based in Bahrain.
Abu Dhabi’s Taqa records $1.93 billion net profit in 2024
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC announces record annual revenue of $8.4 billion
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the Emirate of Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), reported its full year 2024 preliminary and unaudited consolidated financial results.
WABAG secures $371 million contract for Al Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant
VA TECH WABAG has announced that its consortium with Mutlaq Al Ghowairi Contracting (MGC) has been awarded a contract worth USD 371 million in Saudi Arabia, reports Saudi Gulf Projects.
Saudi Water Partnership Company announces financial close of Al Haer ISTP project
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) is pleased to announce the successful financial close of the Al Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) project in Riyadh, valued at approximately SAR 1.8 billion ($399.93 million).
Jordan launches tender for solar projects at water facilities
The Water Authority of Jordan has announced a tender for the design and construction of solar power plants at multiple water facilities, according to PV Magazine.
Kuwait to roll out smart water meters as part of nationwide upgrade
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy is set to introduce smart water meters in the coming months, according to Falah Al-Mutairi, Acting Undersecretary of the Customer Service Sector, reports Zawya.
ACWA Power announces several water partnership agreements
The agreements span a range of areas including renewables, water desalination, battery storage, and green hydrogen. The partnerships are directly aligned with supporting energy transition and economic diversification goals outlined in Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia advances water infrastructure with Ras Mohaisen IWP
Under the patronage and in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Dr.
Oman develops constructed wetlands for sustainable wastewater treatment
Oman is advancing sustainable wastewater treatment by developing two new constructed wetlands in the arid Al Wusta Governorate, reports Zawya.
Saudi Arabia boosts water innovation: LG Chem & AlKhorayef partner on RO membrane facility
LG Chem and AlKhorayef Group have signed an agreement to set up a facility to advance innovation in reverse osmosis (RO) membrane production, under the sponsorship of the Saudi Water Authority (SWA).
Mono River Basin transboundary water management project launched in Benin and Togo
The Regional Initiative for Water and Sanitation in the Mono cross-border basin (RIWE-Mono) aims to restore ecosystems, improve the living conditions of people living along the river and promote concerted, sustainable management of natural resources, while strengthening cross-border cooperation between the two countries (Benin and Togo) that share this watercourse.
Water management innovation in the Middle East: An interview with Alia López of Aganova
The Middle East faces one of the most severe water crises in the world, characterized by extremely limited resources, high water loss rates in distribution networks, and increasing demand driven by rapid urban and agricultural expansion.
NWC pumps desalinated water to Al-Murouj District in Al-Qurayyat
The National Water Company (NWC), represented by the Water Business Unit in the Al-Jouf Region, has started pumping desalinated water to the Al-Murouj District in Al-Qurayyat Governorate through the transmission lines from the drinking water purification plant in Basita Center.