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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly discussed seawater desalination projects with ACWA officials. The meeting stated a government target of 10 million cubic metres of desalinated water production per day.
Data includedThe utility’s long-term plan projects lower emissions despite rising electricity demand; its solar, battery and reverse-osmosis targets are not completed outcomes.
Data includedGermany and the European Commission signed a joint statement on 5 October to strengthen water resilience and accelerate implementation of EU water legislation. Germany became the first country to complete the Commission’s structured dialogue process, launched in November 2025.
Data includedThe Ministry of Water Resources says 9.457 billion cubic metres were saved in the first eight months of 2026. Its full-year programme target is 11 billion cubic metres.
Data includedMinisters and senior officials from the 43 members of the Union for the Mediterranean met in Rome on 28 September for the group’s first water ministerial meeting since 2017. They endorsed a second ministerial declaration setting regional priorities for water-related Sustainable Development Goals from 2026 to 2030.
Data includedThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide $37 million, with another $53 million from other agencies, for restoration and clean-water work.
Data includedThe WIFIA financing will support a new raw-water intake, transmission main and upgrades to the city’s existing treatment plant.
Data includedThe government said rules limiting its shareholding in major water and sewerage companies to 1–3% would be removed.
Data includedControl-center visit examines operating and monitoring requirements.
Memoranda involve Acwa, Ma’aden and Khazeen.
Cooperation covers treated water and early-warning technology.
KfW package covers transmission and pumping infrastructure.
