Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Project Wins Prestigious IJGlobal Award 2020 for MENA Region

  • 2020

Kuwait, 2020 – Umm Al Hayman For Wastewater Treatment Company K.S.P.C. is proud to announce that the Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Project has been recognized with the IJGlobal Award 2020 for the MENA Region – Water & Wastewater Deal of the Year.

This prestigious recognition highlights the project’s significance as one of the most successful and innovative public-private partnership (PPP) infrastructure developments in the Middle East and North Africa region. The award acknowledges the project’s excellence in financing, development, and execution while reinforcing its strategic importance to Kuwait’s long-term environmental and water sustainability objectives.

In addition, the Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Project was honored by Project Finance International (PFI) as the “PPP Deal of the Year” for the Middle East & Africa Region, marking another major achievement for the State of Kuwait and the project’s stakeholders.

The project represents a landmark milestone in Kuwait’s infrastructure sector and serves as a model for successful collaboration between public and private entities. As one of the country’s most significant wastewater treatment initiatives, it contributes to sustainable water management, environmental protection, and resource conservation through advanced treatment technologies and water reuse solutions.

This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of the many organizations and individuals involved in the project. Umm Al Hayman For Wastewater Treatment Company K.S.P.C. extends its sincere appreciation to the sponsors, lenders, technical advisors, the Ministry of Public Works (MPW), Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), WTE Wassertechnik (EVN Group), IFA Group, HL, KPMG, various government authorities, and the Project Company Team for their invaluable contributions.

The IJGlobal and PFI awards stand as a testament to the project’s excellence, innovation, and commitment to delivering sustainable infrastructure that supports Kuwait’s future development goals.

Umm Al Hayman For Wastewater Treatment Company K.S.P.C. remains committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence while contributing to the nation’s vision for a resilient and environmentally sustainable future.