First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has sealed a strategic partnership with Water.org, a global non-profit organisation dedicated to expanding access to water and sanitation, and its affiliated impact investment manager, WaterEquity in bid to advance water and sanitation access through market-based financial solutions.
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced that it has received bids from two leading utility developers - Saudi Arabia's Acwa and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) - for the multimillion-dollar Sitra Independent Water and Power Project being set up in the kingdom on a build-own-operate model.
Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai has launched sustainability initiatives including farm-to-table sourcing from Khawaneej Farm and an in-house water bottling system to reduce food waste, emissions, packaging and supply chain dependency while improving operational efficiency.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority said it has set up a new wholly-owned independent subsidiary - Dewa International - for developing conventional and clean energy projects worldwide and exporting the emirate's successful energy and water infrastructure model to global markets.
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a solar panel coating that helps maintain performance in dusty conditions while capturing moisture from the air, offering a practical approach for solar systems operating in arid environments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
