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Water Desalination​​

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia views the sea as a strategic source of potable water. Since the inception of utilizing seawater to meet its growing water needs, the Kingdom has maintained a leading position in desalinated water production. Today, it stands as the world’s largest producer of desalinated water, with a daily output exceeding 11.1 million cubic meters ,an achievement built on decades of innovation, development, and unwavering commitment.​ Water Desalination, the transitional operational arm of the Saudi Water Authority, plays a vital role in securing the Kingdom’s water supply. It operates and maintains modern desalination systems along both the eastern and western coastlines and develops systems for desalinating groundwater and surface water. Backed by over half a century of technical expertise and a national vision rooted in sustainability and innovation, Water Desalination continues to drive progress in the sector.​ Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in the desalination industry, not only expanding production , but also enhancing efficiency and pioneering cutting-edge technologies. Water Desalination has achieved a remarkable milestone by producing more water with less energy and at lower operational costs.​ As part of the broader water ecosystem in the Kingdom, Water Desalination serves as a strategic pillar of Saudi Vision 2030. It reflects the Kingdom’s ability to overcome environmental and engineering challenges in service of people and sustainable development, setting a global benchmark in natural resource management.​​

Roles

Desalination of seawater.
Producing and supplying desalinated water to various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Vision

To lead and excel globally in the water desalination industry.​

Mission

To efficiently and reliably meet our customers’ needs for desalinated water, at the lowest possible cost and with the highest economic return.​ We are committed to investing effectively in our human capital, empowering and motivating our workforce, advancing the desalination industry, contributing to economic and social development, and upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.​

Water Desalination

Values

Quality
Innovation
Sustainability
Empowerment
Safety

Objectives

Apply the highest standards of safety, environmental protection, and occupational health.​
Optimize investment in human capital.​
Enhance operational efficiency and improve process management.​
Comply with approved water quality standards.​
Ensure water supply security.​
Financial sustainability.​
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