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15cture development, the event provides a platform to recognise the companies contributing to the delivery of large-scale desalination, water treatment and strategic water projects.</p> 16<h2>A growing award alongside a changing water sector</h2> 17<p>The development of SHARAKAT Award mirrors the wider transformation of Saudi Arabiaâs water sector. Through Vision 2030, the Kingdom has accelerated investment in infrastructure, expanded private sector participation and introduced new approaches to financing, delivering and operating essential water assets.</p> 18</div><div class="ca-pb-pullquote ca-pb-pullquote--derecha"><blockquote class="ca-pb-pullquote__cita">The ceremony will honour entities associated with Water Purchase Agreements (WPAs), highlighting achievements in project financing</blockquote><div><p>SHARAKAT Award was <strong>launched in 2022 </strong>with three categories focused on recognising excellence in PPP projects. Building on the success of its first edition, the Award expanded in 2023 to recognise achievements across both public and private assets, reflecting a broader approach to excellence within the water sector. This evolution continued in 2024 with the introduction of new dimensions, including local content and reliability, further broadening the scope of recognition with six categories. Now, in 2026, SHARAKAT Award continues to evolve under the theme âHonoring Success Partners in Water Projectsâ, featuring nine categories covering the project lifecycle, from financing and project delivery to operations, innovation, sustainability, and community impact. This expanded framework reflects the Awardâs continued growth and evolution over the years, with a broader scope that recognises excellence and achievements across the Kingdomâs water sector.</p> 19</div></div><figure class="ca-pb-imagen-full"><img src="https://img.smartwatermagazine.com/insecure/rs:fit:1280:0/q:75/plain/https://wp.smartwatermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/012-1.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy"/></figure><div class="ca-pb-texto"><h2>Nine categories covering the project lifecycle</h2> 20<p>The categories are:</p> 21<ul> 22<li>Fastest Financial Close Award for Private Sector Projects</li> 23<li>Best Financing Model Award for Private Sector Projects</li> 24<li>Project Delivery Excellence Award for private sector desalination projects</li> 25<li>Project Delivery Excellence Award for private sector water treatment projects</li> 26<li>Operational Excellence Award for public sector desalination projects</li> 27<li>Operational Excellence Award for private sector desalination projects</li> 28<li>Operational Excellence Award for private sector water treatment projects</li> 29<li>Innovation and Sustainability Award</li> 30<li>Social & Community Impact Award</li> 31</ul> 32<p>The award is <strong>open to project companies and entities associated with SHARAKAT</strong> through Water Purchase Agreements. Eligible projects include desalination facilities, wastewater treatment plants, water transmission projects, strategic water storage facilities and public sector water production projects.</p> 33<p>Applications are assessed through a rigorous evaluation process carried out by a specialised committee against predefined technical criteria. Winners will be announced during the official ceremony in Riyadh.</p> 34<h2>Recognising the performance behind infrastructure delivery</h2> 35</div><div class="ca-ft ca-ft--left"><figure class="ca-ft__img"><img src="https://img.smartwatermagazine.com/insecure/rs:fit:1280:0/q:75/plain/https://wp.smartwatermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sharakat-3.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy"/></figure><div class="ca-ft__text"><p>SHARAKAT Award reflects a broader shift in the water sector, where successful projects are increasingly measured by more than completion dates and investment volumes.</p> 36<p>For large-scale water infrastructure, long-term operational performance, reliability, efficiency and sustainability are becoming central indicators of success. This is particularly relevant in Saudi Arabia, where desalination and water security remain strategic priorities due to the Kingdomâs climate conditions and growing demand.</p> 37</div></div><div class="ca-pb-texto"><p>By recognising achievements across financing, delivery and operations, the award highlights the different elements required to develop resilient water systems. Financial innovation, efficient project execution, advanced technologies and sustainable practices all contribute to the long-term performance of infrastru
37cture assets, with successful projects increasingly serving as reference models that inspire continuous improvement across the sector.</p> 38<p>The ceremony also provides an opportunity for companies involved in<strong> Saudi Arabiaâs PPP water programme</strong> to share experience and discuss approaches that can support future projects. Bringing together government stakeholders, developers, engineers, financiers and technology providers creates a forum for exchanging knowledge and strengthening cooperation across the sector.</p> 39<h2>A platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration</h2> 40<p>SHARAKAT Award is designed as more than an awards ceremony. Alongside recognising successful projects and organisations, the event aims to encourage knowledge exchange and highlight initiatives that can contribute to the continued development of the water sector.</p> 41<p>The programme includes participation from government and industry leaders, discussions around sector achievements and opportunities for networking among stakeholders involved in water infrastructure delivery.</p> 42</div><blockquote class="ca-pb-cita"><p style="text-align: center;">The Kingdom has accelerated investment in infrastructure, expanded private sector participation and introduced new approaches to financing</p> 43</blockquote><div class="ca-pb-texto"><p>For participating organisations, recognition through the award provides an opportunity to demonstrate their contribution to Saudi Arabiaâs water transformation and showcase their expertise to decision-makers, investors and industry partners, benchmark their performance against professional standards, and strengthen their institutional reputation.</p> 44<p>The award also supports the sharing of lessons learned from major infrastructure projects. As countries across the region face increasing pressure on water resources, examples of successful financing models, operational approaches and innovative solutions can provide valuable insights for future developments.</p> 45</div><figure class="ca-pb-imagen-full"><img src="https://img.smartwatermagazine.com/insecure/rs:fit:1280:0/q:75/plain/https://wp.smartwatermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sharakat-5.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy"/></figure><div class="ca-pb-texto"><h2>Growing visibility across the sector</h2> 46<p>The reach of SHARAKAT Award has increased with each edition. The most recent ceremonyâs campaign generated more than three million social media views, over 80,000 online news views, more than 50 press features and over 150,000 emails sent.</p> 47<p>The event website also recorded more than 2,000 brochure downloads, over 70,000 unique visitors and more than 500,000 total visits.</p> 48</div><div class="ca-pb-pullquote ca-pb-pullquote--derecha"><blockquote class="ca-pb-pullquote__cita">The Award expanded in 2023 to recognise achievements across both public and private assets, reflecting a broader approach to excellence</blockquote><div><p>These figures demonstrate the growing interest surrounding the award and the wider visibility of Saudi Arabiaâs water infrastructure programme. For participating organisations, the event offers an opportunity to highlight their achievements beyond the ceremony itself and communicate their role in delivering projects that support the Kingdomâs water objectives.</p> 49<p>As the PPP model continues to expand, recognition programmes such as SHARAKAT Award provide a way to highlight the companies, teams and partnerships contributing to the development of critical infrastructure.</p> 50<p>The programme will include the presentation of all nine award categories, sector discussions and opportunities for participants to connect with organisations involved in Saudi Arabiaâs water infrastructure development.</p> 51<p>With each edition, <strong>the SHARAKAT Award has developed alongside the Kingdomâs changing water landscape</strong>.</p> 52<p>As preparations continue ahead of October, attention will turn to the entities and project companies which will be recognised among the latest group of award recipients, adding another chapter to the development of one of the worldâs most active water markets.</p> 53</div></div></div></div><aside class="nv2-author"><div class="nv2-author__brand"><a aria-label="SHARAKAT" href="/sharakat"><img class="nv2-author__avatar nv2-author__avatar--logo" src="https://wp.smartwatermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/swpc_new_logo-300x164.jpg" alt="SHARAKAT"/></a></div><div class="nv2-author__info"><a class="nv2-author__name" href="/sharakat">SHARAKAT</a></div></aside><a class="seguir-google" href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqNAgKIi5DQklTSEFnTWFoZ0tGbk50WVhKMGQyRjBaWEp0WVdkaGVtbHVaUzVqYjIwb0F
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