Noticias sobre Qatar
Qatar’s Ashghal launches tender for Al Wajba sewerage project
Qatar’s Public Works Authority Ashghal has initiated the tender process for the design and build of the Al Kheesa Foul Sewage Packages 1 & 2 in Al Wajba, reports Zawya.
Non-revenue water losses in the Middle East: challenges and solutions
All the countries in the Middle East suffer from groundwater depletion, with very high extraction rates.
Veolia Water Technologies revolutionizes water reuse in Qatar’s Katara Cultural Village
Veolia Water Technologies (VWT) has partnered with Katara Cultural Village to inaugurate the nation's largest water reuse facility, significantly reducing the dependence on freshwater resources, according to a new press release.
Airborne technology brings new hope to map shallow aquifers in Earth’s most arid deserts
Airborne-sounding radars can perform comprehensive mapping within a few hours compared to existing in-situ methods that would take a few years.
Aganova welcomes Alia López as Regional Manager Middle East
Aganova, a pioneering technology company in pipeline inspection to prevent water loss, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alia López as Regional Manager Middle East.
Kuwait’s KAPP issues RFP for Az-Zour North 2 & 3 utility project
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) has issued requests for proposals (RFPs) to the five qualified bidders for the development of its key utility project of Az-Zour North Phase 2 and 3 IWPP in collaboration with the Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy (MEWRE) of the State of Kuwait, reports Trade Arabia.
Towards peace and prosperity: the water industry builds pathways to water security
As the foundation of all life, water is not a commodity but a cornerstone of civilization, essential for agriculture, industry, and human well-being.
ACCIONA explores sustainable solutions for water desalination in Qatar
The event was attended by the Spanish Ambassador and the CEO of the Water business of ACCIONA, Manuel Manjon, among others.
Aganova consolidates its presence in the Middle East and opens its new office in Dubai
Aganova, a pioneering technology company in pipeline inspection to prevent water losses, announces the opening of its new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Kahramaa teams up with Cyber Security Agency to strengthen cyberdefense in Qatar’s water sector
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “Kahramaa" signs a memorandum of understanding with the National Cyber Security Agency to establish a framework of cooperation between the two parties and strengthening the work in the field of cyber security.
Aqualia appoints Santiago Lafuente as new CEO
Aqualia's Board of Directors has appointed Santiago Lafuente, current director for Spain, as the company's new CEO.
Idrica and Xylem detect water leaks in Qatar’s distribution networks
Leaks are responsible for the loss of thousands of liters of water per year in Qatar.
Manuel Manjón Vilda appointed new CEO of ACCIONA’s Water Business
ACCIONA has appointed Manuel Manjón Vilda as the new CEO of its Water Division, succeeding José Díaz-Caneja.
Acwa Power and Taqa shortlisted firms for crucial Kuwait utility projects
Consortiums led by Acwa Power and Taqa stand out among the top contenders shortlisted by Kuwait for its independent water and power projects – Az-Zour North Phase II & III and Al Khairan Phase I, reports Zawya.
Digital transformation of water utilities in the Middle East: challenges and opportunities
The digital transformation of water utilities in the Middle East is unquestionably a pivotal tool for turning around a very worrying situation.
SUEZ’s contract to modernize and improve the water services of Tashkent is now in operation
The “Tashkent Water Transformation Plan”, implemented in collaboration with the Uzbek authorities, came into effect in August.
“Halfway into the SDG period we are failing the most vulnerable in terms of water security”
The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) recently published the world's first-ever "Global Water Security Assessment", highlighting significant development challenges.
25 countries, housing one-quarter of the population, face extremely high water stress
New data from WRI’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas show that 25 countries — housing one-quarter of the global population — face extremely high water stress each year, regularly using up almost their entire available water supply.
Reused water, the most efficient approach to decarbonising GCC’s water sector
Veolia Water Technologies is a prominent player in the water treatment and desalination industry of the Middle East.
Aqualia wins water management contract in Riohacha, Colombia
The contract, under which it will provide service to a population of 196,000 inhabitants for 30 years, provides the company with a portfolio of 293 million euros and becomes Aqualia's largest operation in Colombia.