KEZAD Group and SWS Holding Partner to Enhance Circular Economy

KEZAD Group and SWS Holding Partner to Enhance Circular Economy

SWS to develop and operate a pilot polished water plant

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group and Sustainable Water Solutions Holding Company (SWS) have signed a framework agreement under which they will cooperate on the development and operation of a pilot polished water plant, as well as polished water distribution to industries in KEZAD Musaffah.

The partnership aims to enhance the circular economy and sustainable water solutions in line with the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036.

The signing ceremony took place at the World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi, where the agreement was signed by Eng. Ahmed Al Shamsi, Managing Director and CEO of SWS Holding and Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, in the presence of a number of senior management members from both parties.

A number of industrial clients within KEZAD Musaffah would greatly benefit from the availability of polished water.

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By filtering and treating the Treated Sewerage Effluent (TSE), it will remove additional impurities and contaminants, generating non-potable water, suitable for industrial use.

This state-of-the-art Polishing plant offers industries cost-effective access to premium recycled water, reducing reliance on potable water sources. 

Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group said: “While adhering to our commitment to sustainability, KEZAD Group is always looking for opportunities to improve the resources available to its clients.

"The Polished Water Plant is a sustainable solution that will deliver a significant amount of usable water to clients daily, adding great value to the existing industrial sector, and supporting the vision of our wise leadership in providing environment-friendly solutions for industry.

"Such measures are necessary as we look for ways to support the viability of industry while aligning with our government’s vision for economic diversification.”

Commenting on the agreement, Eng. Ahmed Al Shamsi, Managing Director and CEO of SWS Holding, said: "The partnership between KEZAD and SWS leverages our combined potential to advance the UAE’s sustainability ambitions, particularly through the development and operation of the state-of-the-art TSE Polishing plant."

SWS Holding jointly with KEZAD Group will supervise the development and operations of the polishing plant, capable of treating a 20,000 m3 influent daily.

Through the partnership, the parties will conduct a series of feasibility studies and technical site visits to enable manufacturing industries to access cost-effective recycled water.

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