Khaberni - Mid magazine reports that ongoing bid assessments indicate that the year 2026 is poised to witness a stable, though not exceptional, beginning for the water desalination market in the Gulf countries, highlighting that the upcoming project list suggests a year more aligned with continuity and stabilization rather than expansive growth. The total value of projects currently under assessment in the Gulf countries is just under 1.2 billion dollars, significantly lower than the total value of contracts awarded during the year 2025.
Project tracker "Mid Projects" reveals that the Doha sea water desalination project using reverse osmosis – Phase II in Kuwait, is the largest of these projects, valued at 432 million dollars. It stands out as the most significant near-term opportunity in the region. If awarded during the year 2026, it is likely to form the main, and possibly the only, activity in Kuwait's water desalination sector during that year.
In a broader context, the Mid report mentions that the total water desalination contracts awarded in the Gulf countries during the year 2025 amounted to approximately 3.8 billion dollars.
The report further explains that the pace of contract activities in the Gulf water desalination market suggests that the year 2026 will likely be more about consolidation and stability rather than significant expansion, following the exceptional surge in contracts awarded in Saudi Arabia in the previous year.
Greater Share
The Mid report highlights that Saudi Arabia obtained the largest share of this value, reinforcing itsstatus as the dominant market in the region for water desalination.
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