ASMO, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco Development Company and DHL, on Wednesday signed seven strategic agreements at the iktva Forum & Exhibition 2025 to advance the kingdom’s supply chain ecosystem.

 

The agreeemnts are with industry players across the chemicals and refining sectors, oilfield service providers, utilities, and the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia.

 

The company has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with:

Chemicals and refinery sector

• Sadara Chemical Company

• SAMREF (Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Company Ltd.)

Oil field service providers 

• Aro Drilling

• SANAD (Saudi Aramco Nabors Drilling Company)

• Weatherford Al Rushaid

Utility and healthcare sector

• Marafiq (Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu)

• NUPCO (National Unified Procurement Company).

 

Dan Wood, Chief Commercial Officer at ASMO, said: “These agreements are a testament to ASMO’s strategic vision and our partners’ confidence in our ability to deliver transformative supply chain solutions. They outline collaborations that intend to drive efficiencies, enhance procurement and logistics capabilities, and integrate advanced technologies to meet the specific demands of Saudi Arabia’s key industries. Through these MoUs, we are laying the groundwork for long-term partnerships that will contribute to operational excellence, cost optimisation, and sustainable growth across the region.”

 

ASMO continues to strengthen its role as a trusted partner for businesses across Saudi Arabia. Building on the launch of its first warehousing operations announced on Day 1 of the iktva Forum & Exhibition 2025, ASMO is focused on delivering exceptional value through its comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain and procurement services that enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and support sustainable growth in alignment with the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030, the company said. - TradeArabia News Service

Saudi Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) has announced the completion of three major water and sanitation projects in Al Kharj and Al Sulayel governorates in Riyadh region.

 

The scope of work includes construction of over 119km piplelines and networks at a total cost of over SAR210 million ($56 million), said NWC in a statement. 

 

In Al Kharj governorate, NWC has completed phase six of the sewage lines and networks, extending over 47.5km and expanded the lifting station to a capacity exceeding 57,000 cu m per day. 

 

At a cost of over SAR131 million, this development will enhance services for the districts of Al-Worood, Al Fursan, Al Aaliya, and Al Asamiya, said the statement.

 

NWC has also completed the installation of eight water networks that connect existing lines to desalinated water lines, covering nearly 3km in total. 

 

This project will enhance water service to the districts of Al Jawhara, Al Muhammadiyah, Al Hanakia,  Al Munifiya, Al Nasifah, East Al Nasifah, Al Rashdan, Al Slamiya, Maqboula, Rafi'a, North Rafi'a, Al Faiha'a, and Bad'a bin Arfaj, at a cost exceeding SAR4.4 million.

 

In Al Sulayel governorate, NWC said it has completed phase one work of the sewage networks spanning 68.5 km. Also it has built a lifting station with a daily capacity of around 30,000 cu m at a total cost of SAR75 million.

 

The Saudi company said these projects were part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the water distribution system, reduce environmental impact, and achieve water security and environmental sustainability. 

 

NWC reiterated its commitment to executing its strategic plans to improve the operational efficiency of the water and environmental sectors, while adhering to the highest standards of quality and performance and contributing to the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030.-TradeArabia News Service

Saudi Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) has announced that its Central Cluster has completed a SAR460-million ($123 million) sewerage project as part of its strategic plans to enhance water and environmental infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support the urban and architectural growth of capital Riyadh.

 

The scope of work includes the installation of over 297 -km-long pipelines and networks as well as setting up of a lifting station with a 55,000 cu m per day capacity, said NWC in a statement. 

 

This project aims to provide sewerage services through home connections, benefiting more than 198,000 beneficiaries while reducing environmental damage and addressing visual distortions, it stated.

 

NWC continues to accelerate the implementation of its key infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time and also meet all performance indicators s well as improving the service levels and achieving the objectives of this vital sector.-TradeArabia News Service