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News•Feb 20, 2026
Regional Infrastructure Demands Robust PPPs
Lamar Holding CEO Lina Noureddin told MEED that the Middle East’s infrastructure surge is increasingly reliant on public‑private partnerships to close financing gaps. She highlighted that robust PPP frameworks, clear regulatory guarantees and risk‑sharing models are essential for attracting institutional capital. The interview underscored regional priorities such as renewable energy, smart‑city logistics and water security, and identified policy reforms needed to streamline project delivery. Investors see these partnerships as a pathway to stable, long‑term returns.
By MEED (Middle East)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Saudi Arabia Prequalifies Firms for Gas Transmission Grids
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry announced the pre‑qualification of eight standalone firms and seven consortia to design, build, own and operate natural‑gas transmission grids in five key industrial cities. The BOO scheme targets Al‑Kharj, Sudair, and three Jeddah industrial zones, with...
By MEED (Middle East)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Local Contractor Wins $143m Jeddah Sewage Contracts
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company awarded two sewage‑network contracts worth SR 536.3 million ($143 million) to local contractor Civil Works Company. The contracts, spanning 32 months, will upgrade pipelines and tunnels across northern Jeddah, covering neighborhoods such as Al‑Bashair, Al‑Asala, Al‑Falah and Al‑Hamdaniya....
By MEED (Middle East)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Acwa Refinances $2.45bn Hassyan IPP Debt
Acwa announced the refinancing of the Hassyan independent power project’s existing debt, securing a $2.45 bn facility – the largest refinancing the Saudi developer has completed. The 2,400 MW plant, which reached full commercial operation in 2023, was originally coal‑fired but was...
By MEED (Middle East)
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Acwa Refinances $2.45bn Hassyan IPP Debt
Saudi Arabia’s Acwa announced the refinancing of the Hassyan independent power project’s existing debt, a $2.45 bn transaction backed by a new, undisclosed group of lenders. The 2,400 MW gas‑fired plant, owned by Hassyan Energy Company, is part of DEWA’s generation portfolio.
MEED (Middle East)
News•Feb 14, 2026
China to Continue Dominance of Global Ammonia Supply
China is projected to supply roughly one‑third of the world’s ammonia by 2030, cementing its role as the dominant producer and consumer. Strong agricultural demand for nitrogen‑based fertilizers and a broad industrial base, from steel to plastics, underpin this growth....
By MEED (Middle East)
News•Feb 14, 2026
Saudi Arabia Appoints New Investment Minister
Saudi Arabia has appointed Fahad Al‑Saif as the new investment minister, replacing Khalid Al‑Falih who moves to a minister‑of‑state role. Al‑Saif previously led the Investment Strategy and Economic Insights Division at the Public Investment Fund, shaping long‑term capital allocation. The...
By MEED (Middle East)
News•Feb 14, 2026
SWPC Rebrands as Sharakat to Reinforce PPP Focus
Saudi Water Partnership Company has rebranded as Sharakat to underscore its expanding public‑private partnership (PPP) role in the kingdom’s water sector. The change aligns with Saudi Arabia’s National Privatisation Strategy, which aims to secure more than $64 bn in private‑capital water...
By MEED (Middle East)