Active in water management—specifically seawater desalination—and a provider of integrated solutions across the Middle East and North Africa region, Saudi conglomerate Abunayyan Holding announced its intent to strengthen its presence in Algeria through targeted investments. Concrete proposals were submitted Monday during an official visit by the group’s CEO to the country.
Received by the Minister of State and Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, at the ministry headquarters, Abunayyan Holding CEO Turki Ben Said Al-Omari outlined new proposals, technical solutions, and actionable measures designed to expand and solidify the firm’s industrial footprint and capital investments in Algeria, according to a press release from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons.
The Saudi conglomerate specifically voiced its intention to establish an industrial center dedicated to assembling and maintaining desalination equipment and infrastructure. This facility aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of strategic national projects while delivering essential technical and logistical services locally.
Furthermore, the group revealed plans to launch an Algerian branch of its Energy and Water Academy. This initiative seeks to drive knowledge transfer and enhance local expertise in operating and managing desalination plants, complementing existing national efforts focused on technology transfer and localizing the production of essential membranes and hardware.
Algeria signaled full readiness to support the Saudi company’s endeavors. Welcoming the proposals, Arkab noted that these initiatives align directly with governmental directives to increase local integration, foster strategic industries, and generate sustainable employment. He reiterated the readiness of the energy sector—via the Algerian Desalination Company (ADC) and affiliated entities—to grant all necessary facilities and create optimal conditions for realizing these strategic partnerships.
Attended by Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Algeria, the CEO of the ADC, and several ministry officials, the meeting reflects the ongoing reinforcement of bilateral relations and cooperation between Algeria and Saudi Arabia. It builds upon previous discussions focused on exploring investment venues in seawater desalination and industrial manufacturing to support Algeria’s national desalination master plan.
The Saudi executive previously met with the Minister of Hydrocarbons earlier this year, during which Algerian officials outlined the core objectives of the National Seawater Desalination Program. The CEO then voiced Abunayyan Holding’s keen interest in investing in Algeria’s growing desalination sector and associated infrastructure.