Noticias sobre Qatar
Qatar’s Asghal reports 98% wastewater reuse rate as drainage network triples since 2013
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Asghal) has reported treating and reusing 98 percent of the country's wastewater, a result it describes as a key milestone in its water management strategy.
NICC wins $104 million Ashghal contract for Sheehaniya Strategic Sewer Project
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has awarded National Industrial Contracting Company (NICC) a contract worth approximately QAR 378.8 million ($104 million) to complete the remaining works on the Strategic Trunk Sewer from Sheehaniya to the Doha North Sewage Treatment Works (DN STW), along with the construction of the Sheehaniya Terminal Pumping Station.
When the plant learns to run itself: reinforcement learning agents in desalination digital twins
When ACCIONA and Siemens commissioned the Al Khobar 1 desalination plant in Saudi Arabia in 2020, they did something the industry had never seen: they ran the entire start-up…
Brine’s second act: mineral extraction as revenue stream?
Desalination produces more than 100 million cubic metres of concentrated reject water every day.
Water as a military asset: when infrastructure becomes a target
On 6 June 2023, the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam on the Dnipro River was destroyed.
Kuwait extends deadline for Al Khairan Phase 1 Power and Desalination project tender
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy (MEWRE), has announced an extension of the bid submission deadline for the Al Khairan Phase 1 Independent Water and Power Producer (IWPP) project.
Nebras Energy acquires ENGIE’s stake in Qatar Power and Ras Girtas Water and Power assets
Nebras Energy Q.P.S.C.
Marafiq-led consortium secures $500 million financing for Jubail industrial wastewater project
A consortium led by Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (Marafiq), listed in Saudi Arabia, has reached financial close for the Amiral Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reuse project in Jubail Industrial City 2, reports Zawya.
Qatar signs partnership to recycle wastewater sludge into clean energy
In a move to support sustainability and tackle waste management challenges, Qatar's Public Works Authority, ‘Ashghal’, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Khalij Cement Company (AKCC), a subsidiary of Qatar Investors Group.
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.
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.
Saur secures wastewater operations contract in Qatar
French water services group Saur has secured a new contract to operate and maintain the wastewater infrastructure for Doha and the South Zone, in a move that significantly expands the company’s presence in the Middle East.
Aqualia awarded 30-year Toyohashi water treatment contract in Japan
Aqualia, as part of a consortium led by Infroneer Holdings Co., Ltd., has been awarded a contract for the renovation of the Toyohashi Water Treatment Plant.
High-power pumping solutions for a sustainable water future in Qatar
Qatar’s urban expansion is leading to a structural upgrade of its sanitation network, with new assets designed to match rising demand and secure dependable wastewater services.
“PPPs are among the most effective tools to accelerate water and wastewater infrastructure”
Rami Ghandour, CEO of Metito Utilities, oversees a portfolio of water and wastewater projects across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
36 innovations compete to reshape the future of water worldwide
The Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW) reveals finalists ahead of Award Ceremony in Jeddah.
Hyundai E&C wins $3.16 billion contract for Iraqi seawater treatment plant
Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) has signed a ₩4.39 trillion ($3.16 billion) contract to build a seawater treatment facility in Iraq, reports The Korea Herald.
bNovate Technologies collaborates with HBKU on SMART-Distribution Project to improve Qatar’s Water
bNovate Technologies has announced its involvement in the SMART-Distribution project, an initiative designed to tackle key challenges in Qatar’s water distribution systems.
Kahramaa installs more than 988,000 smart electricity and water meters across Qatar
The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has reported progress in its Smart Meters Project, with more than 988,000 smart electricity and water meters installed nationwide as of mid-2025, reports Zawya.
Ashghal to launch ten major drainage projects in Qatar’s 2025 Q4
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is preparing to launch several critical drainage projects across Qatar in the fourth quarter of 2025, as reported by Gulf Times.