Noticias sobre Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s NWC completes $106 million projects to strengthen water services in Makkah
The National Water Company (NWC), represented by the Western Cluster, has announced the completion of 18 operational and capital projects in Makkah and the Holy Sites, costing some SAR 400 million (more than USD 106 million).
ACCIONA receives two awards at the Global Water Intelligence awards
The Tseung Kwan O Plant (Hong Kong) was named “Desalination Plant of the Year” and the Madinah, Tabuk and Buraydah plants in Saudi Arabia were named “Sewage Treatment Project of…
ACWA Power expands US ties with $500m in new agreements
ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, and a leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, announced the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with US companies, totalling USD 500 million.
Financial bids opened for Kuwait’s $3.9 billion Az-Zour North IWPP expansion
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) conducted a public session to open the financial proposals for the Az-Zour North Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP) Phases 2 and 3.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC to award $220 million water infrastructure contract in Q2 2025
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) is preparing to award the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for its Al Suwayriqiyah and Al Aqiliyah Water Networks and Lines, Main Pumping Station, and Substation Project in the Mahd governorate by the second quarter of 2025, reports Zawya.
Saudi NWC expected to award Al Awjam reservoir EPC contract in Q2 2025
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) is projected to award the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the Al Awjam Reservoir and related water infrastructure in the second quarter of 2025, according to Zawya.
Rayis-Rabigh Project, led by Tedagua, named water project of the year in the Middle East
Rayis-Rabigh is a 151-kilometer-long water infrastructure system, featuring pipelines over 2 meters in diameter and a pumping capacity of 500,000 cubic meters per day.
ENGIE and NEOM partner to develop innovative brine valorization solutions
ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, has entered into a partnership with NEOM, the futuristic sustainable region in northwest Saudi Arabia, to develop advanced solutions for desalination brine valorisation.
SWPC to lead panel on public-private partnerships in water sector at EDS Congress
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), in collaboration with the Portuguese Water Partnership (PPA), will host a panel discussion on “Best Practices of PPP in the Water Sector” during the European Desalination Society (EDS) Congress, taking place April 27–30 at the Alfândega Congress Centre in Porto.
Aiman Al Mudaifer named permanent CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Neom Project
Aiman Al Mudaifer has been officially appointed as the permanent chief executive officer of Neom, Saudi Arabia’s high-profile $500 billion development project, according to Reuters.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC finalizes $37m water supply developments in Diriyah
The National Water Company (NWC) has completed the implementation of two major water supply projects in Al Diriyah Governorate in Riyadh, with a total cost of more than 140 million Saudi Riyals (more than US$37 million) and a total length exceeding 26 kilometers.
Integrated remote control and DSS platforms are crucial to digitally transforming irrigation
Remote monitoring and control technologies combined with analytical and decision-making capabilities to optimize water and energy resource management, as well as process optimization are crucial and necessary for upgrading irrigation.
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company accelerates water infrastructure projects
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) is advancing its strategic infrastructure initiatives at full speed, launching and completing a series of major water and sanitation projects across the Kingdom, reflecting its commitment to Vision 2030 goals of enhancing public services and environmental sustainability.
Veolia aims to double operating capacity by 2030
Veolia has released a press release announcing it is poised to expand its operated capacity by 2030.
Dubai Municipality launches tender for $22 billion sewerage project
Dubai Municipality has officially launched the tender process for the first phase of the ambitious $22 billion Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project.
Water solutions for industry and agriculture: expertise and innovation
Water scarcity presents a growing challenge, particularly for industries and agriculture, the two largest consumers of this essential resource.
Digital transformation of irrigated agriculture in the Middle East
The Middle East, with its vast desert expanses and limited water resources, faces major challenges in the agricultural industry.
Desalination at a turning point: the search for energy efficiency
The world’s reliance on desalination has never been greater.
Electric Motors for the water sector: innovation and sustainability
The water industry is at the forefront of sustainability efforts, requiring innovative technologies that optimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.
Miahona secures $267 million deal for wastewater treatment facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Miahona Company has been awarded a contract worth 1 billion Saudi riyals ($266.55 million) by the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) to develop an industrial wastewater treatment plant in Jeddah’s 1st Industrial City, reports Zawya.