​the national water company (nwc) have issued the first sustainability report. the report reviews the company's notable achievements and initiatives related to sustainability and reflects the company's commitment to environmental and social responsibility, as well as its dedication to building a more sustainable future in line with saudi vision 2030. this report is an important step toward transparency and promoting environmental, social, and corporate governance practices.according to nwc, the report was prepared in accordance with the principles of transparency and accountability, as well as the global reporting initiative standards. these standards are widely used in several sectors in the kingdom of saudi arabia (ksa) and help institutions align with the sustainable development goals (sdgs) and meet stakeholder expectations for full disclosure. the report aims to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the company's sustainability initiatives and contributions to a responsible and resilient future in accordance with saudi arabia's vision 2030.the company stated that water sector in the kingdom has undergone a strategic transformation, shifting from addressing the challenges of natural resource scarcity to adopting an integrated model that ensures the sustainability of these resources and achieves water security. nwc noted that the water system has adopted appropriate frameworks and fundamentals to develop infrastructure and manage demand efficiently and reliably, keeping pace with the growing demand for water services and pursuing the goals of saudi arabian vision 2030 and the national water strategy (nws).the sustainability report reviewed the strategic steps the company has taken to achieve sustainability in its operations, aiming to improve service quality and adopt innovative solutions through projects that balance meeting the demand for water and sanitation services with ensuring their sustainability. the company considers sustainability the cornerstone of all its strategic decisions, enabling it to pursue new horizons of development and innovation. nwc has worked to enhance service quality and improve the customer experience, as well as to activate various means of communication with stakeholders to build effective strategic partnerships.the company stated that the report is an important milestone in its journey toward achieving sustainable development. it reflects a deep commitment to environmental leadership, corporate social responsibility (csr), and excellence in governance, and highlights outstanding achievements recognized by numerous prestigious awards and certificates, reinforcing its leading position in the water sector. nwc emphasized that the report strengthens its initiatives in the environmental, social, and governance fields and its position as a role model in society.the nwc sustainability report noted that these achievements reflect the continuous efforts and dedication of the company's employees to continue the march toward leadership in sustainability and service to the kingdom, thereby achieving the objectives of the national water strategy (nws) and meeting the aspirations of the wise leadership.​

​​​the national water company (nwc) is proud to present its first sustainability report, marking an important step toward transparency and the enhancement of environmental, social, and corporate governance practices. the report covers the period from january 1, 2024, to december 31, 2024, and highlights the most significant achievements and initiatives related to sustainability. it demonstrates the company's commitment to its responsibilities toward the environment and the community, as well as its dedication to building a more sustainable future in alignment with saudi vision 2030.​in keeping with the principles of transparency and accountability, the company has prepared this report in accordance with the global reporting initiative (gri) standards, which are widely used across various sectors in the kingdom of saudi arabia. these standards help organizations align with the sustainable development goals (sdgs) and meet stakeholder expectations for comprehensive disclosure.following this standard, the report covers all national water company facilities and operations throughout the kingdom of saudi arabia and aims to provide stakeholders with a thorough understanding of its sustainability initiatives, performance, and contributions to a responsible and resilient future.​ governance​​effective governance practices are essential to promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical behavior in our company. governance is also fundamental to all our work, as it supports the development of our strategies and enhancing decision-making. it also helps to improve long-term operational efficiency and compliance with relevant rules and regulations, thereby protecting and promoting the interests of stakeholders. environmental performance ​​our environmental commitments focus on key areas, including environmental compliance, water and wastewater management, non-revenue water (nrw), greenhouse gas emissions, energy, biodiversity, and waste management. these priorities guide our efforts to reduce environmental footprint, promote energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, manage waste responsibly, and distribute water efficiently. by focusing on these commitments, we aim to conform to environmental standards and contribute to a more sustainable future.. .​ social performance​​we believe in our social performance and recognize the fundamental role that human capital plays in our success. our commitment extends to promoting a positive work environment in employment, learning, equal opportunity and employee benefits, training and development, all within an integrated framework of occupational health and safety (ohs). we believe that investing in our employees enhances the quality of our workforce and contributes to the well-being and sustainability of our community. furthermore, our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively participate in initiatives that promote positive change in community and contribute to driving progress. our inclusive projects, which span infrastructure investments and services in the water sector, corporate social responsibility (csr) ​activities, and investments in local supplies, create multiplier effects, not only stimulating local content growth but also promoting localization efforts in line with saudi vision 2030.​​​ to view the sustainability report 2024​​

​in response to the national blood donation campaign launched by his royal highness prince mohammed bin salman bin abdulaziz al saud, crown prince and prime minister — may god protect him — the national water company (nwc) organized a blood donation drive for its employees in all clusters across the kingdom.this activity confirms the company's and its employees' commitment to promoting humanitarian and social work and emulating the spirit of patriotism and humanity embodied by hrh the crown prince.​

hrh prince fahd bin sultan bin abdulaziz, emir of tabuk region, inaugurated today at the principality headquarters, in the presence of engineer abdulrahman bin abdulmohsen al-fadhli, minister of environment, water and agriculture, 23 development projects for the environment, water, and agriculture system in the region, at a cost exceeding 3.8 billion saudi riyals. the emir also laid the foundation stone for 25 projects at a cost of over 580 million saudi riyals to serve the region's residents, support environmental, and water sustainability, in line with the goals of the kingdom's vision 2030.the emir of tabuk region extended his thanks and appreciation to king salman bin abdulaziz al saud, the custodian of the two holy mosques, and his royal highness the crown prince, prime minister, may god protect them, for their interest in everything that provides environmental, water and agricultural services to the region's population. hrh lauded that the continuous efforts of the minister of environment, water, and agriculture and the employees of the ministry and its affiliated sectors in providing services to beneficiaries and achieving food security for the kingdom. the emir emphasized that these development projects are a continuation of the great support that citizens and residents in general, and tabuk region in particular, receive from the wise leadership, may god support them, to improve the quality of life and establish projects that have a direct impact on human life.for his part, engineer al-fadhli affirmed that the launched projects come in support of achieving environmental, water and agricultural sustainability, in accordance with the goals of the kingdom's vision 2030, and improve the quality of life in the tabuk region. the minister praised hrh the prince of tabuk for his great and continuous support for the environment, water, and agriculture system, which has played an active role in accelerating the pace of development projects in the region. engineer al-fadhli pointed out that the saudi water authority (swa) completed two water projects at a cost of more than 2.3 billion saudi riyals, including a project to construct small desalination plants on the west coast with a design capacity of 93,500 m3 per day to increase the supply of desalinated water in the fields of dheba, al-wajh, and umluj. swa also completed a project to construct compact desalination stations with a design capacity of 72,000 m3 per day to increase the supply of desalinated water in the dheba and umluj fields.the inaugurated projects included 16 projects implemented by the national water company (nwc) to enhance the drinking water distribution system and deliver water and sanitation services in the tabuk region, at a cost of over 860.6 million saudi riyals, including 6 water projects at a cost of over 309 million saudi riyals, that the laying down of more than 290,000 meters of water lines and networks, a purification plant with a capacity of 150,000 cubic meters per day, in addition to the construction of four operational reservoirs with a storage capacity of 6,500 cubic meters, as part of the implementation of water purification plant projects for the comprehensive tabuk water project, the implementation of drinking water networks in the city of tabuk (phase 9), the implementation of drinking water networks in dheba governorate, and the drinking water networks and reservoirs project for the villages of dheba governorate (phase 1), in addition to the implementation of drinking water networks in the districts of abu shajara, al-jaboun, al-ulya, and al-naseem in umluj governorate, and the implementation of the remaining works of the drinking water networks project (phase 5) in taymaa governorate.the national water company (nwc) has also implemented projects to promote environmental sustainability and eliminate environmental damage to the population in tabuk region. these projects included construction of 10 sanitation projects at a cost of over sr 551.6 million, covering more than 433,000 meters of sanitation networks and main lines, in addition, treatment plants with a total capacity of approximately 25,000 cubic meters per day were constructed, along with the implementation of a sewage lines and networks project in tabuk city (phase 12), the extension of sewage networks in the districts of durrat tabuk and alia 2, the establishment of sewage networks in the districts of al-murooj and al-dahia in dheba governorate, the implementation of sewage networks in tayma (phase 5), the expansion of the treatment plant in al-wajh (phase 3), the implementation of the sewage project in umluj governorate (phase one), extending the discharge line from the main pumping station to the treatment plant in umluj governorate, the backup power supply project for treatment plants in tabuk governorates, and the project to deliver sewage services to tabuk university dormatory.the saudi water partnership company (swpc) implemented a project to construct the tabuk (2) plant for wastewater treatment, with a design capacity of 90,000 m3 per day, reaching at peak 135,000 m3, at a total cost of over 550 million saudi riyals, in order to eliminate the environmental impact and utilize treated water in industry and irrigation.the general organization for irrigation (sio) completed two projects to regain well water and prevent flash floods, at a cost of over 92 million saudi riyals, including the construction of the fourth group of dams in the tabuk region (al-baqar dam), with a storage capacity exceeding 3.7 million cubic meters, and the project to construct and complete repairs to the wadi dam in tabuk region, with a storage capacity exceeding 2.5 million cubic meters. two projects were implemented for the cultivation and production of mangrove trees north of the red sea and the protection of new pastoral reserves in the region by the national center for vegetation development and combating desertification (ncvc), at a cost exceeding sr 18 million.in the same context, the national water company implemented 16 projects whose foundation stone were laid at a cost exceeding sr 468.5 million, and a project for the saudi irrigation organization (sio) at a cost of approximately sr 49 million. the ministry of environment, water and agriculture is also implementing two projects at a total cost of over 7.7 million saudi riyals, while the sustainable agricultural rural development program is implementing five projects in the region at a cost of over 45 million saudi riyals. the national center for vegetation development and desertification control (ncvc) is also implementing a project worth approximately sr 10.6 million.​​

​​in preparation for the 2025 hajj season, the national water company (nwc) announced the elevation of its readiness and the completion of its operational and technical plans for managing water and wastewater services in makkah and the holy sites.the company affirmed that it had begun implementing its hajj plan well in advance, working to enhance its services and increase readiness in line with the aspirations of saudi arabia’s wise leadership to mobilize all resources and provide comprehensive support for water and environmental services, enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and comfort.nwc stated, “from an early stage, we developed strategies and plans, drawing on lessons from previous seasons to improve the quality of services provided to the guests of allah. we have ensured the availability of the necessary water quantities to be supplied and distributed to makkah and the holy sites, with a combined operational and strategic storage capacity of some 3.5 million cubic meters, and an average daily pumping volume exceeding 760,000 cubic meters. on the day of arafah and eid al-adha, however, water pumping will exceed 1 million cubic meters, executed by a qualified workforce of more than 2,000 employees.”the company added that it carried out three operational simulations this year the first in late october, the second in january, and the third in april, leading up to the start of actual operations for the season. these simulations confirmed the operational efficiency of the water distribution networks, firefighting systems, cooling networks, and wastewater infrastructure. additionally, environmental treatment plants have been prepared to the highest standards, with a wastewater treatment capacity exceeding 750,000 cubic meters.nwc also highlighted the recent implementation of 18 capital and operational projects in makkah and the holy sites, at a total cost of sar400 million, aimed at upgrading infrastructure, enhancing water distribution, and improving the efficiency of networks that will support operations during the 2025 hajj season, ensuring top-tier service delivery to the pilgrims.the company emphasized that it has leveraged its advanced technologies to manage operations during hajj, with monitoring and control conducted through centralized command centers in makkah and the holy sites.nwc confirmed that round-the-clock water supply would be maintained to the grand mosque, the central area, and the holy sites, with continuous supply to all makkah neighborhoods that are served by the water network, following scheduled distribution plans.regarding water quality, the company has intensified its efforts to ensure the safety and quality of the water supply—an essential part of its operational system during hajj. this is carried out through a central laboratory equipped with the latest internationally certified technologies, along with fixed and mobile labs at the holy sites. field teams collect samples from primary water sources, operational and strategic storage facilities, and distribution networks in makkah and the holy sites to verify water safety and quality.nwc affirmed that water quality monitoring would continue 24/7 throughout the hajj season, carried out by specialized and well-trained national teams. over 4,000 laboratory tests will be conducted daily during the hajj season 2025.the company concluded by stating that its ongoing efforts reflect a strong commitment to translating plans and strategies into tangible results that serve the pilgrims, ensuring their comfort from arrival to departure after completing their rituals in peace and ease.​