The the Saudi Water Authority, as part of its participation in Saudi Water Week, is showcasing 18 promising investment opportunities to localize industries and services related to the water sector, backed by projected demand exceeding 15 billion riyals over the next five years. This will help boost local content, developing national supply chains, enhancing the sector’s competitiveness, and stimulating investment, in support of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.
Investment opportunities include promising areas in industries and support services for the water sector, with an expected average return on investment of up to 12%, and export targets for a number of industries ranging from 30% to 50%, thereby contributing to the localization of advanced technologies, strengthening national capabilities, and enabling national manufacturers to expand into local and global markets.
These opportunities are part of the Authority’s efforts to build an integrated system for local content in the water sector by stimulating quality investments, expanding the base of national suppliers and manufacturers, and increasing the contribution of local industries and services to future water projects.
During its participation in Saudi Water Week, the Authority will present its vision for the future of the water sector through six panel discussions, three keynote presentations, and three specialized workshops addressing water sector regulation and water security; investment and the localization of supply chains; innovation and digital transformation; the sustainability of water resources; and the latest solutions and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and service sustainability.
The Authority’s participation includes the signing of eight agreements and memoranda of understanding with government agencies, academic and research institutions, and specialized companies, thereby strengthening the research, development, and innovation ecosystem, supports knowledge transfer and the development of water technologies, contributes to national capacity building, and expands quality partnerships in the water sector.
The Saudi Water Authority emphasizes that investment and the localization of industries and services in the water sector represent a fundamental pillar for enhancing the sector’s sustainability and improving its future readiness, thereby reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for knowledge, innovation, and investment in the water sector.
«Water Authority» Unveils 18 Investment Opportunities for the Localization of Water Industries and Services
Investment opportunities include promising sectors in industries and services that support the water sector, with an expected average return on investment of up to 12%.
