ACCIONA is present in Saudi Arabia, mainly in water treatment and supply, infrastructure construction and engineering. In addition, the company has already established strategic agreements with local investment funds for renewable energy projects.
ACCIONA in the Middle East
ACCIONA has had a strong presence in the Middle East since 2008, with projects in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman.
It has participated in the development of emblematic projects such as the extension of the Dubai metro and the construction of the Jebel Ali desalination plant in the United Arab Emirates; the construction and subsequent extension of the Umm Al Houl desalination plant in Qatar; as well as six desalination plants and three wastewater treatment plants in Saudi Arabia.
Our presence in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
ACCIONA is also present in Qatar, offering different types of hospital and cultural centre services, as well as engineering and civil works projects. But perhaps one of the most important solutions it provides in the country are seawater desalination projects to ensure access to this vital resource in one of the most water-stressed areas of the planet.
Kuwait y Oman
ACCIONA also develops projects related to water supply, construction of all types of infrastructure and offers different services in Kuwait and Oman.
United Arab Emirates
ACCIONA established its first office in the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. Since then, Dubai has served as a base for developing the company's business in the Gulf and other Arab countries. ACCIONA has permanent establishments in the Emirates of Dubai and Fujairah and also has branches in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Our flagship projects in the Middle East
Our projects in the Middle East
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WE CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
We support the achievement United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, which address the greatest challenges facing humanity.
CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all
Over 844 million people in the world live without access to a basic drinking water service, and 2.3 billionhave no access to a basic sanitation service, resulting in avoidable deaths, chronic disease, fewer hours of education and low productivity.
ACCIONA has positioned itself as a key player in the water treatment sector. Its innovative management seeks to resolve the challenges with respect to the shortage of water resources.
AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
One in eight people still lack access to electricity. To ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, the use of renewable energy has to increase from the current 25% to 38% by 2025.
ACCIONA is leading the corporate fight to mitigate the effects of the climate emergency and accelerate change towards a decarbonised energy model. We are the largest 100 % clean energy company in the world.
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Economic growth, social advancement and action against the climate emergency depend largely on investment in infrastructure, sustainable industrial development and technological progress. Today, about 1 billion people live more than 2 km from a roadway, 940 million live without electricity, and 663 million lack improved drinking water sources.
ACCIONA participates in the entire infrastructure construction value chain, from the identification of opportunity, design and execution, to the operation and maintenance of the constructed works, using the most advanced and innovative techniques.
Performance quality and safety are two of the criteria that maximize the company's value proposal in the development of large infrastructure projects and that differentiate it from other competitors in the construction field.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Today, cities represent 3 % of the planet's surface and concentrate more than 50 % of the population. A figure that will rise to 70 % by 2050. In addition, cities generate more than 80 % of the world's gross domestic product (GDP).
In addition to facilitating access to essential services for life - such as energy and water - ACCIONA contributes to making cities places of productive well-being in which to live, favouring people's socio-economic development.
CLIMATE ACTION
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
The generation and use of energy accounts for 74 % of total greenhouse gas emissions in the world. This activity is the largest contributor to global warming. Investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and other low-carbon technologies will continue to be essential to meet the emerging needs of humanity and to minimize their negative impact on the environment.
ACCIONA considers the fight against climate change and its effects to be a strategic priority. The company works to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in order to contribute to the progress of society and respond to the main challenges of sustainable development in the areas of infrastructure, water and energy, leading the transition to a low-carbon economy.