News about Saudi Arabia
SHARAKAT Award 2026: recognising the partnerships powering Saudi Arabia’s water sector
Saudi Arabia’s SHARAKAT Award is a national platform that recognises successful partners and celebrates outstanding achievements across both public and private projects within the Kingdom’s water sector.
SHARAKAT announces receipt of five competitive bids for the development of the Riyadh East ISTP project
Five consortiums have bid to develop the Riyadh East plant. It will initially treat 200,000 cubic metres of wastewater a day, with capacity to double as the project expands.
Rayis-Rabigh IWTP led by Tedagua reaches preliminary testing stage and moves closer to operations
The infrastructure has entered the preliminary testing phase, marking another major milestone on the path to commissioning one of Saudi Arabia’s key water transmission links.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC taps Saudi-Chinese partnership for $348 million wastewater treatment contract
The 15-year contract covers the rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of nine treatment plants across four northern regions, with combined capacity exceeding 337,000 cubic metres daily.
Aqualia takes on operation and maintenance of the three floating desalination plants in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
The new contract, awarded by The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), will run for an initial three years, with an option to extend for two more.
Acwa and Veolia expand desalination partnership to cover the full plant lifecycle
Building on ten years of joint projects, the two companies target design, chemistry and daily operations to squeeze further efficiency from desalination plants.
Nesma & Partners and Saur sign MoU for Riyadh water plants
The two companies have agreed to jointly pursue the design and construction of two renewed water plants in Riyadh, as part of a project linked to one of Saudi Arabia's major entertainment developments.
Saudi Water Authority hands groundwater and surface water desalination plants to Al Holol Water
More than 400 groundwater and surface water desalination plants across Saudi Arabia will now be managed by Al Holol Water under a new supervision agreement.
Almar Water Solutions wins Aramco’s Zuluf expansion project
$940 million investment to expand industrial water treatment capacity to approximately 308,000 cubic meters per day (1.9 million barrels of water per day).
SHARAKAT announces the fourth edition of SHARAKAT Award
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SHARAKAT) has announced the launch of the fourth edition of the SHARAKAT Award, to be held under the generous patronage of H.E.
Webuild subsidiary starts operations at new water treatment plant in Saudi Arabia
The offshore Zuluf oilfield in eastern Saudi Arabia has produced its first usable water from a new groundwater treatment plant, marking a key milestone in the project's transition from construction to operation.
Saudi National Water Company completes 50 water and sanitation projects worth $640 million
Saudi Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) has announced the completion of 50 water and sanitation projects worth more than SAR 2.4 billion ($640 million) in the first half of 2026, as the kingdom continues to expand its water infrastructure under the Vision 2030 programme.
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.
NWC launches tender for 10 sewage treatment plants under LTOM programme expansion
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company, NWC, has issued a tender for the construction of 10 sewage treatment plants as part of the next phase of its long term operations and maintenance sewage treatment programme, reports MEED.
NEOM cancels Moonlight Desalination Plant
NEOM, a visionary project set to transform the Red Sea coast of northwest Saudi Arabia into a futuristic city, has officially cancelled the Moonlight desalination plant project, according to MEED.
Alkhorayef Water signs $58.9M sewer network contract with Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company
Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co.
NEOM cancels $4.7 billion Trojena dam and freshwater lake contract
Saudi Arabia's NEOM has terminated a multibillion-dollar contract to construct a system of three dams and an artificial freshwater lake at its Trojena mountain destination, in a move that signals a significant scaling back of the project's ambitious water infrastructure ambitions.
Consortium led by Chinese firm emerges as frontrunner for Saudi wastewater project
A consortium led by Jiangsu United Water Technology of China, in partnership with Prosus Energy from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia’s Armada Holding, has emerged as the leading bidder for a contract valued at approximately 211 million dollars, according to MEED.
Acwa Power increases stake in Shuaibah Water and Electricity Company to 62%
Acwa Power has successfully completed the acquisition of Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel)'s entire 32% stake in Shuaibah Water and Electricity Company through its subsidiary, Alwaha Projects Company.
Alkhorayef Water expands Jeddah presence with stormwater contracts
Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co.