A Saudi-Chinese consortium comprising Armada and Zhangzhou United Waters has secured a SAR1.3 billion ($348 million) contract from National Water Company for the rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of nine sewage treatment plants (STPs) across Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) has announced that it is implementing key water distribution network projects in Al Shanan and Khulais governorates in the Hail region and has completed work on 5 water tanks in the west of capital Riyadh in line with its Vision 2030 goals.
Spanish water company Aqualia has secured a three-year contract renewal from National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) for the operation and maintenance of three floating desalination plants in Yanbu with a combined capacity of 150,000 cu m of drinking water per day.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced the tender-opening results for a project to supply, install, test and commission glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) water transmission pipelines and associated works at Hassyan SWRO Phase 2, with six contractors having submitted definite bids for the project.
Work has begun on the Dubai Creek Lights project, an eight-kilometre waterfront lighting scheme designed to enhance the city's historic Dubai Creek area. The project also includes upgrades to lighting along promenades, waterfront walkways, building facades and creek entrances.
Saudi Arabia-based Nesma & Partners has entered into a deal with global water solutions group Saur to jointly work on a strategic recycled water infrastructure project in Riyadh. The duo also intends to explore a range of opportunities including EPC, operations and maintenance services, water reuse and digital water solutions.
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) is implementing a package of projects that will see the upgrade of its natural gas network across the emirate. These include the Al Hamah Gas Transmission Line Project, Al Muwardah 6 and Al Qutaina 3 Gas projects.
VA Tech Wabag, a leading pure-play multinational water technology group, has secured the design, build, operate (DBO) contract for the Doha SWRO Desalination Plant with Recarbonation System – Stage II in Kuwait.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a key initiative - Financing Investments and Eradicating Land Degradation and Desertification (FIELD) - that aims to attract $2 billion by 2035 for investment in programmes that restore lands and boost drought resilience across APAC.
Saudi-based Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company said it has secured a three-year contract from the National Water Company to provide operation and maintenance services for water and wastewater facilities at Al Khobar in the kingdom's Eastern Province.
