Middle East Water Tech Brief — July 2025

By Robert C. Brears · July 7, 2025

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🌍 Water security across the Middle East is entering a transformative era, fueled by strategic investments, smart technologies, and nature-based innovations. This edition spotlights how Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE are advancing climate resilience through energy-efficient infrastructure, solar-powered water tech, and major programs in Oman and Jordan that align with national sustainability strategies.

💧 Your essential source for Middle East water innovations, investments, and policies advancing regional water security.


🌐 Key Regional Developments

🔹 Bahrain: EWA “Kafa’a” Program

Energy efficiency upgrades in 12 government buildings set to save 308 GWh and cut emissions, strengthening the water-energy nexus and resource security.

🔹 Abu Dhabi: Hybrid Solar-Powered Desalination

Khalifa University’s device produces electricity and fresh water, optimizing solar energy for dual use — supporting clean water and decarbonized power for arid regions.

🔹 UAE: Manhat Floating Farm Wins at Expo 2025

Award-winning tech generates fresh water from the ocean without electricity, advancing water-food security for coastal, climate-vulnerable communities.


💡 Technology Spotlight: Innovation in Action

🔹 Ourwatr (UAE): Free Mineral Water Program

Locally sourced, EQM-certified water bottles rolled out nationwide, redefining hydration as a public right and aligning with UAE Vision 2030.

🔹 Kumulus Water (Tunisia/France): Atmospheric Water Generators

Off-grid solutions extract safe drinking water from air, empowering water-stressed communities across the Middle East and North Africa.


💰 Investment Tracker: Major Projects

🇴🇲 Oman: Al Rawdah SEZ Surface Water Drainage

New drainage channels protect industrial and logistics zones, supporting diversification under Oman Vision 2040.

🇯🇴 Jordan: Al Lajoun Infrastructure Upgrades

Well rehabilitation and water treatment plant upgrades expand coverage and efficiency through Jordan–Spain cooperation, in line with the National Water Strategy


📅 Upcoming Opportunity

Middle East Produced Water Management 2025

📍 September 8–9, Dubai

Focus: Produced water management, recycling, and advanced treatment for the oil and gas sector.


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  • Strategic context behind Bahrain’s “Kafa’a” and the UAE’s solar water innovations
  • How floating farm and atmospheric water tech are reshaping water resilience
  • The investment case for water infrastructure upgrades in Oman and Jordan
  • New business models for free water programs and cross-border water solutions

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