Noticias sobre Saudi Arabia
SWPC honored with Excellence in PPP Award 2024 by IDRA
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has been awarded the Excellence in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Award 2024 by the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA).
ACCIONA and FILANC will design, build and operate an ocean desalination plant in California
The facility will be designed to withstand natural disasters and drought using state-of-the-art sustainable technology.
Saudi Arabia announces the establishment of a new international water research center
Saudi Arabia has announced the establishment of a new international water research center.
Javier Nieto: “ACCIONA stands out for a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation”
Javier Nieto, ACCIONA’s Business Development Director for Water, is a key player in transforming the global water sector.
World Bank and Kazakhstan forge partnership on water conservation
During the One Water Summit in Riyadh, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the World Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing water resource management and promoting environmental sustainability.
Veolia accelerates desalination growth in the Middle East
Veolia is ramping up its desalination efforts in the Middle East as part of an ambitious growth strategy targeting a 50% increase in regional operations by 2030.
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister MEWA, SWPC held its Forum and Awards Ceremony
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) held its Forum and Award Ceremony at the Fairmont Riyadh Hotel.
UNCCD COP16: a moonshot moment for global land and drought resilience
The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has kicked off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a historic milestone in the global effort to combat land degradation and drought.
Saudi Arabia’s WTCO reveals interested firms for Ras Mohaisen-Baha-Makkah WTS project
Saudi Arabia’s Water Transmission Company (WTCO) has announced the list of companies that have expressed their interest in participating in the development of the Ras Mohaisen – Al-Baha – Makkah Water Transmission System project (IWTS).
Saudi Arabia unveils $3.2 billion in new water and sanitation projects
Saudi Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) has unveiled a plan to implement water and sanitation projects valued at SAR11.6 billion ($3.2 billion), reports Zawya.
SWPC unveils results of pre-qualification program for water and sewage projects
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced the list of developers pre-qualified under its Pre-Qualification Program.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC and SICWT agree to establish incubator to accelerate water sector initiatives
The National Water Company (NWC) and the Saudi Innovation Center for Water Technologies (SICWT) under the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) have signed a strategic agreement to establish an incubator to stimulate and generate ideas between the two parties.
ACCIONA to build a new desalination plant in Qatar
The project will entail an investment of around US$500 million (€475 million) and will supply water to two million people in Doha, the country’s capital.
SWPC Forum 2024: Empowering Partnerships for a Sustainable Water Future
On December 1, 2024, SWPC will host the Empowering Partnerships for a Sustainable Water Future Forum at the prestigious Fairmont Hotel in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC set to award East Medina Sewerage Project by early 2025
The National Water Company (NWC) of Saudi Arabia is anticipated to award the design and construction contract for the East Medina Main Lines and Sewerage Networks project by the first quarter of 2025, according to Zawya.
Staggering temperature rise predicted for the Middle East and North Africa
Some parts of the region, which is already warming at the same rapid rate as the Arctic, could see up to 9 degrees Celsius of warming.
Floods in the Middle East, the role of early warning systems
Early warning systems have become an essential ally in the Middle East, where extreme events such as floods have become more frequent in recent years.
SWPC announces preferred bidder for Jubail-Buraydah Water Transmission Pipeline Project
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced the Preferred and Reserve bidders for the Jubail-Buraydah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) project, along with their respective Levelized Water Transmission Costs.
Call for expressions of interest: Ras Mohaisen–Baha–Makkah Independent Water Transmission System
The Saudi National Water Strategy (NWS 2030), in accordance with the Saudi Vision 2030, recognizes the critical importance of ensuring sustainable development of the Kingdom’s water resources while providing affordable high-quality services.
ACWA Power reports 16% profit increase amid 26 ongoing projects
Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, and a leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, today announced its consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024.