Noticias sobre Middle East & Africa
From emergency to architecture: AfDB and Tunisia chart a new course on drought
A new joint report reframes Tunisia's water crisis as a permanent climate shift and sets out a concrete plan to match.
Nama Water Services advances aquifer storage project to reinforce Oman’s water security
Nama Water Services is advancing a strategic aquifer storage initiative in Oman aimed at strengthening national water security and improving the resilience of supply systems in the face of rising demand and climate-related pressures.
South Africa commits over USD 737 million to water infrastructure
South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has allocated R12.3 billion (approximately USD 737 million) to fund more than 400 water infrastructure projects nationwide, signalling a renewed push to stabilise deteriorating municipal water systems.
Orasqualia to build biogas unit at Egypt wastewater plant
ORASQUALIA, the joint venture between Orascom Construction and AqualiaME, has signed an agreement with the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) to implement a biogas power generation unit at the New Cairo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
AI-powered digital tools boost transboundary water management in Southern Africa
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM) have jointly deployed two advanced digital platforms to strengthen water security across the four nations sharing the Limpopo River Basin: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Tanzania allocates $431 million to accelerate water access and climate resilience
Tanzania's Ministry of Water has unveiled a budget of approximately TShs 1.12 trillion (around $431 million) for the 2026/2027 financial year, setting out an ambitious agenda to expand clean water coverage, modernise infrastructure, and address the growing pressures of climate change across the country.
WSP names Nada Abubakr Head of Water Advisory in the Middle East
WSP has appointed Nada Abubakr as Head of Water Advisory in the Middle East, reinforcing the firm’s focus on water security and sustainability in the region.
Kuwait to launch tender for smart water meter deployment
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity Water and Renewable Energy (MEWRE) is preparing to issue a major tender for the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of smart water meters, Zawya reported.
Acwa reports Q1 2026 results, expands water desalination and power portfolio
Acwa Power, the Saudi-listed developer, owner and operator of power generation and water desalination plants, has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026.
TAQA, INTRATOMICS and MAGMA to explore graphene recovery from wastewater biosolids
INTRATOMICS Advanced Material Technologies, TAQA Water Solutions and MAGMA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the transformation of wastewater biosolids into graphene and other advanced materials, marking a notable convergence between the water utility and advanced manufacturing sectors.
GS Inima switches on solar self-supply at Oman’s Barka 5 desalination plant
A 6.5MWp photovoltaic facility built to power one of Oman's largest reverse osmosis plants has entered permanent service, in what its developers say is only the third self-supply solar project of its kind in the Sultanate.
Dubai extends bid deadlines for Hassyan SWRO Phase 2 water transmission pipelines
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has extended the bid submission deadlines for two water transmission pipeline packages connected to Phase 2 of the Hassyan Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant.
EU, France, Germany and Palestine join forces to tackle wastewater challenges in Jenin West
A major wastewater treatment and agricultural reuse initiative has been formally launched in the West Bank following the signing of two financing agreements in Ramallah.
Spanish Emirati consortium secures $285 million Fujairah desalination contract
A consortium formed by the Spanish water company Lantania and the Emirati infrastructure group NMDC Group has secured an AED1.046 billion ($285 million) contract to develop a large seawater desalination plant in Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates.
Jordan launches $125 million metal pipe factory for water infrastructure
The Ministry of Water and Irrigation announced the launch of a $125 million investment from US and Indian partners to construct a metal pipe manufacturing facility, intended to support the National Water Carrier Project and other infrastructure initiatives.
Nama Water Services pushes ahead with network overhaul and expansion across Oman
Nama Water Services is moving through a decisive phase in the development of Oman's water sector, having completed a major nationwide rehabilitation cycle while simultaneously advancing an ambitious expansion programme, with North Al Sharqiyah emerging as a focal point for new investment.
nT-Tao and Mekorot join forces to test fusion energy for water infrastructure
Israeli compact fusion energy company nT-Tao has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mekorot, Israel's national water company, to explore the potential of fusion energy as a power source for water and wastewater facilities.
Kuwait approves $242 million Shuwaikh Water Project
The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has received conditional approval from the State Audit Bureau (SAB) to proceed with the Shuwaikh water distribution complex project, valued at KD74.703 million ($242.46 million).
National urban water and sanitation programme launched in Kenya
Kenya is moving forward with a major push to improve water and sanitation services for millions of urban residents, following the launch of the National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Program (NUWSSP), a national initiative financed by the African Development Bank Group with a total commitment of UA 134.25 million (approximately 184 million US dollars).
Sharjah’s $136 million drainage network on track for completion by early 2027
Sharjah's Department of Public Works (SDPW) has confirmed that the first phase of the Midline drainage network will be completed by the end of 2026, with the full system operational in the first half of next year.