RIYADH: The Saudi Water Authority is showcasing 18 promising investment opportunities during the Saudi Water Week 2026, aimed at localizing industries and services related to the water sector.
The opportunities are backed by projected demand exceeding SR15 billion ($4 billion) over the next five years, contributing to strengthening local content, developing national supply chains, and enhancing sector competitiveness, as well as stimulating investment in support of Saudi Vision 2030.
The prospects include promising areas in industries and support services linked to the water sector, with an average expected return on investment of up to 12 percent, and export targets for several industries ranging between 30 percent and 50 percent.
This is expected to contribute to localizing advanced technologies, strengthening national capabilities, and enabling local factories to expand into both domestic and international markets.
These undertakings are part of the SWA’s efforts to build an integrated local content ecosystem in the water sector by stimulating high-value investments, expanding the base of national suppliers and manufacturers, and increasing the contribution of local industries and services to future water projects.
