Noticias sobre Middle East & Africa
Syria signs JDA with ACWA and WTCO consortium for desalination and water transmission projects
A consortium led by the Saudi company Acwa, has signed a joint development agreement with the Ministry of Energy of the Syrian Arab Republic to carry out preliminary studies for water desalination and transmission projects in Syria.
ACWA advances desalination innovation with new research and technology partnerships
At the Innovation Days 2026 event in Riyadh, Acwa made several advancements in desalination technologies.
Mace-Suez joint venture begins $378m drainage maintenance work in west Qatar
A joint venture between Mace Qatar and SUEZ SAS has begun work on the Qatar West drainage operations and maintenance framework, after securing a contract from Qatar’s Public Works Authority, Ashghal.
ACWA Power consortium secures $4.1bn deal for Kuwait Az-Zour North IWPP Project
Witnessed by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi Minister of Energy, Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition…
African Development Bank-financed drone technology responds to devastating floods in Mozambique
Mozambique has activated drone-based technology to support search, rescue, and damage assessment efforts following severe flooding that affected large parts of the country in January.
ENGIE appoints Turki Al Shehri as New Country Manager for Saudi Arabia
ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, announced the appointment of Turki Al Shehri as Country Manager for Saudi Arabia, effective January 1, 2026.
Ras Al Khaimah signs $300 million sewage treatment agreement with international consortium
The Government of Ras Al Khaimah, through the Public Services Department, has entered into a long-term Sewage Treatment Agreement (STA) with a consortium consisting of the UAE's Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), TAQA Water Solutions, and France's Saur International.
Bahrain advances multi-million-dollar sewerage projects
Bahrain is progressing with a series of large-scale sewerage infrastructure projects as part of its long-term programme to expand and modernise the national wastewater network.
Desalination at Paarden Eiland to play key role in Cape Town’s diversified water future
Cape Town is reshaping its water system to improve long-term reliability and resilience with the planned Paarden Eiland desalination plant, designed to secure long-term water reliability for communities, businesses and industry in an increasingly climate-constrained environment.
Kuwait awards $3.2 bn Kabd North WWTP contract to China’s CSCEC
Kuwait has approved a major contract for the Kabd North Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), awarding the project to China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), reports Zawya.
ACWA Power pursues three major desalination projects in Egypt
Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power is bidding for three desalination projects that the Egyptian government is soon to announce, according to a statement from Egypt’s finance minister, reported Zawya.
United Gulf Construction wins $317 million contract for Doha Water Distribution Complex
United Gulf Construction Company, based in Kuwait, has been awarded a contract worth KD97.4 million ($317 million) by the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy.
DEWA boosts water network operations with smart technologies
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has enhanced its capabilities in operating and monitoring water networks through the adoption of advanced smart technologies and a robust digital infrastructure.
Qatari Project secures $990 million financing for desalination and power plant expansion
Ras Abu Fontas Power, a Qatari project company, has entered into a financing agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for approximately $990 million.
Dubai Municipality issues RfPs for Phase II of Strategic Sewerage Tunnels Project
Dubai Municipality has issued requests for proposals (RfPs) to prequalified developers and developer consortia for the Phase II Links Package of the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project.
Egypt’s desalination ambition: what scale, finance & energy constraints really mean for investors
Egypt is no longer flirting with desalination.
Morocco’s Water Authority launches digital system to optimize investment management
Morocco's National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) is introducing a new digital investment management system as part of its ongoing modernization efforts.
Algeria to build three large-scale seawater desalination plants
SONATRACH has overseen the signing of three contracts for the construction of new seawater desalination plants in the wilayas of Tlemcen, Chlef and Mostaganem, as part of Algeria’s national strategy to strengthen water security.
EBRD to advance secure and sustainable water supply in Egypt through desalination
The EBRD is providing a loan of EGP 350 million to Ridgewood for Water Desalination, a Hassan Allam Utilities company, in Egypt.
ADFD launches $2bn Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform to support water security worldwide
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform, a new strategic initiative aimed at supporting development projects, expanding investment opportunities, and promoting innovative solutions in the global water sector.