Water & Wastewater
Middle East water news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data.
News
Contractors submit bids for Oman water pipeline
Five companies submit bids for water pipeline to connect Ghubrah independent water project
Jeddah wastewater treatment plant in qualification stage
Wastewater treatment plant will also generate power
Local contractor wins Maaden gold mine pipeline
Local contractor to construct 430-kilometre pipeline that will transfer waste water to gold mines in Medina
UAE’s first independent wastewater treatment plant opens
Al-Saad and Al-Wathba sewage treatment plants to have combined capacity of 437,000 cubic metres a day
Instrata buys stake in Salalah water and power project
Construction of Salalah independent water and power project to be completed by April
Egypt invites consultants for barrage rehabilitation
Expressions of interest to be submitted by 20 February
Company Profile
Wastewater
Improving sanitation services in Saudi Arabia
Following the disastrous 2009 floods, the National Water Company has increased investment in its wastewater systems and enlisted the help of private firms. Its efforts are now starting to pay off
Water recycling gains momentum in the Gulf
The GCC’s huge desalination facilities are an expensive way to meet increasing water demand, but the region is recognising sewage treatment technology to be more cost-effective
Wastewater treatment schemes move ahead in the Middle East
Middle East governments have realised that wastewater projects cannot be put on hold and many are bringing in private partners to deliver their plans
Water Sector Contacts
Saleh Alawaj
Saleh Alawaj is Deputy Minister for electricity, Saudi Arabia
Saeed Mohammad al-Tayer
Saeed Mohammad al-Tayer is managing director and chief executive officer, Dewa
Bert Kleinveld
Bert Kleinveld is director of special projects, Dewa
Fatima Mohammed al-Shamsi
Fatima Mohammed al-Shamsi
Water Press Releases
Contracts Awarded: Monthly Round-up
Special Report
Power & Water Special Report
As the GCC’s population soared during the boom leading up to 2008 and governments struggled to keep pace with rising demand for water, the concept of subsidy reform started to become more palatable
Comment
Iraq faces conflict over water crisis
Tensions could rise if the government does not take action to ensure adequate supplies
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