Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (“TAQA” or the “Group”), one of the largest listed integrated utilities companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has announced the appointment of Dr. Nader Assad Bin Taher as interim Chief Executive Officer of its TAQA Water Solutions subsidiary with effect from 03 March 2026. He will replace Eng. Ahmed Al Shamsi who has resigned to pursue other opportunities.
Eng. Ahmed Al Shamsi, has been CEO of TAQA Water Solutions (formerly SWS Holding) since June 2021.
Dr. Nader Assad Bin Taher is currently Chief Asset Management & Capital Projects Officer at TAQA Water Solutions.
TAQA Group CEO and Managing Director, Jasim Husain Thabet said: “I would like to thank Eng. Ahmed for his support and to congratulate him for the excellent job he has done in transforming TAQA Water Solutions, including most recently for his work enabling its smooth integration into being a core part of the TAQA Group. I wish him every success in his future endeavours. I am grateful to Dr. Nader whose experience and knowledge of TAQA Water Solutions will ensure seamless ongoing leadership of this vital business while we complete the process to appoint a permanent replacement as CEO.”
TAQA Water Solutions became part of TAQA Group in September 2024 expanding the Group’s expertise so that it now serves the whole water value chain. From desalination, transmission and distribution to wastewater treatment and production of recycled water.
TAQA Water Solutions was originally established in 2005 and was previously known by the names Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company and Sustainable Water Solutions, before being acquired by TAQA. Itis responsible for wastewater collection and treatment as well as the production of recycled water in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The company plays an important role in delivering sustainable water solutions by focusing on resource recovery and water circularity.
