Authority says the project has an investment of approximately USD 300 million

DUBAI, UAE, 2 February 2026:

The Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Authority (RAKWA) said it has signed project agreements with the EWE-Saur-TAQA Water Solutions consortium for Ras Al Khaimah’s first large-scale wastewater Public Private Partnership (PPP) project.

Making the announcement through a Press Release, RAKWA said the project, which has an investment of approximately USD 300 million, marks a defining milestone in the Emirate’s transition towards modern, resilient and sustainable utility services. The Authority added that the initiative supports long-term population growth and economic development.

RAKWA signing project agreements with the EWE-Saur-TAQA Water Solutions consortium

RAKWA said that within the EWE-Saur-TAQA Water Solutions consortium, Saur will act as a key equity partner and lead operator and will be responsible for operations and maintenance throughout the concession period. The Authority said Saur will draw on its track record and global expertise in managing complex performance-based wastewater systems. RAKWA added that Saur will oversee lifecycle optimisation, operational resilience and compliance management. The Authority said these measures are intended to ensure that service standards are maintained through long-term operations.

RAKWA said the project is structured under a design-finance-build-own-operate-maintain-transfer (DFBOMT) model. The Authority said the project is being developed under the oversight of the Public Services Department (PSD) and that the development will deliver a fully integrated wastewater system serving Sector 6 and key growth areas of the Emirate.

RAKWA said central to the project is the design, construction and long-term operation of an Independent Sewage Treatment Plant. The Authority said the plant will be engineered to treat 60,000 m

3

of wastewater per day in its initial phase and that the plant will later expand to 150,000 m

3

per day as demand increases. RAKWA said the project also encompasses associated gravity sewer mains, twin rising mains, pumping stations, treated sewage effluent (TSE) transmission facilities and an emergency outfall. The Authority said these components are intended to ensure system resilience, operational robustness and continuity of service.

RAKWA said the EWE-Saur-TAQA Water Solutions consortium was awarded the contract after passing the technical evaluation and that the consortium also submitted the most competitive tariff in a global procurement process. RAKWA added that interest from regional and international infrastructure developers and operators highlighted the project’s strategic significance within the UAE’s water sector.

Luis de Lope, CEO, Saur International, said: “We are truly honoured to be part of the consortium delivering the RAKWA wastewater project. It underscores our commitment to supporting Ras Al Khaimah’s infrastructure ambitions through long-term, performance-driven partnerships. The project aligns closely with our expertise in managing integrated wastewater systems where reliability, environmental performance, and compliance are fundamental.”

The Authority said environmental performance and resource efficiency are embedded across the project’s design and operational framework, which includes effluent quality standards, odour and noise control, sludge management and system resilience measures. RAKWA said the plant will operate with a low-carbon footprint powered by renewable energy and added that a core focus will be placed on enabling the reuse of treated effluent. RAKWA said this will contribute to reduced reliance on desalinated water and support Ras Al Khaimah’s circular economy and sustainability objectives.

RAKWA said that, with agreements now in place, the project will advance through financial close and detailed engineering. The Authority added that this will be followed by construction, commissioning and full-scale operations and that once completed, the project will play a role in protecting public health, preserving the environment and supporting the Emirate’s long-term economic resilience.

RAKWA said the agreement also strengthens Saur’s footprint in the Middle East by building on the company’s wastewater operations in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.