Water

Construction & Real Estate

Ladun secures $637m Riyadh infrastructure development contracts

Wed, 06 May 2026

Ladun Investment Company has secured SAR2.39 billion ($637 million) contracts to carry out infrastructure development work at Al Qirawan and Al Narjis districts as well as the Namar real estate development - in the Saudi capital. They will be executed in consortium with Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting.

Construction & Real Estate

WSP boosts Mideast water advisory capabilities with strategic appointment

Mon, 11 May 2026

WSP, a leading professional services firm, has strengthened its water sector capabilities in the region with the appointment of Nada Abubakr as Head of Water Advisory, marking a significant step in the firm’s continued investment in water security and sustainability.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Acwa’s Q1 2026 results show asset base growth to $121bn

Sun, 10 May 2026

ACWA reported Q1 2026 results with SAR455 billon ($121 billion) asset base across 109 assets. Gross capacity reached 95.7GW, including 52.3GW renewable. Net profit fell to SAR345 million, reflecting lower development income compared with a strong Q1 2025.

Construction & Real Estate

Acciona tests next-gen RO system to improve desal efficiency

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Acciona has successfully tested a next-generation reverse osmosis configuration designed to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of seawater desalination, as part of the European innovation project LIFE INDESAL.

Construction & Real Estate

Juranah strategic water reservoir project achieves key construction milestone

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Sharakat, a leading entity in the Saudi water sector, has announced that Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoir project has achieved a key milestone, clocking 4.9 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). With work in full swing, the project is set for commercial operations in Q2 next year.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Al Haier sewage plant set for commercial operations by year-end

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Sharakat, a leading entity in the water sector in Saudi Arabia, has announced that work is in full swing on its Al Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP), being set up at an investment of SAR1.8 billion ($479 million), in Riyadh, and is on track for commercial operations by the end of this year.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

World Bank to launch new global initiative to boost water security

Sat, 11 Apr 2026

The World Bank is this week launching a new global initiative - the Water Forward - designed to strengthen water security and scale partnerships that mobilse investment and unlock economic potential. Water underpins 1.7 billion jobs globally across agriculture, industry, energy, and services.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Abu Dhabi confirms readiness, efficiency of energy, water ecosystem

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy has confirmed the readiness and efficiency of the emirate's energy and water ecosystem following field visits to several of its vital utility facilities. This comes in line with its efforts to advance sustainability while strengthening energy and water security in the emirate.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE advances global water security through innovation, sustainability

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

The UAE is marking this year's World Water Day reaffirming its commitment to advancing global water security and sustainable water resources solutions. It's water strategy is underpinned by major financial pledges, including its $150 million COP28 pledge and the $60 million 'Clean Rivers' programme.

Miscellaneous

Qatar has enough food stocks for 18 months, says minister

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

Qatar has strengthened its strategic food security and the reserves are sufficient to cover the country's needs for 18 months, said Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.