AL-KAWTHER Industries Co. Ltd., specialist in providing scientific and practical solutions on water scarcity, as well as offering the most appropriate means for water desalination, participated as silver sponsor in 9th edition of the “Saudi Water & Power Forum” held recently in Jeddah. The Forum discussed policies and strategies that define the future of energy and water sectors in Saudi Arabia, including ways to help achieve sustainable growth. It also tackled networking between customers and potential partners, together with new possibilities, and approaches to building constructive dialogue with industry leaders in the Kingdom. Engineer Ahmed Gashlan, CEO of Al-Kawther Industries Co. Ltd., said the recent Forum was regarded as the largest so far, as it attracted major international, regional and local companies in the sector. He noted though that the previous eight editions of the Forum succeeded in addressing several issues concerning water and power sectors, and came up with valuable recommendations for the benefits of the sector. Moreover, Gashlan pointed out that the Forum provided a good communication channel for potential customers and the international companies in the sector. Al-Kawther Industries Co. Ltd. is a member of Almurjan Group of companies. It was the first Saudi company specialized in the design, manufacture, installation and operation of desalination plants for surface and seawater. Since its founding 30 years ago, the company has been engaged in providing scientific and practical solutions to water scarcity in the Kingdom and neighboring countries. The company also provides solutions to some environmental pollution problems through design, construction and operation of wastewater treatment plants, industrial waste and disposal of solid wastes resulting from wastewater treatment, as well as reducing of smells emitted from wastewater through scientific and safe methods based on international standards. The company currently employs working team of experienced engineers specialized in design, manufacture, installation and commissioning to ensure the desired results of the stations prior to delivery to owners, and guarantee smooth production and conformity to international standards and customer needs. Al-Kawther also manufactures all metal parts and accessories needed for its activities including filters, steel tanks, stainless steel tanks, welding material for high pressure pipe in its factory located in Jeddah Industrial City on an area of 18,000 square meters. — SG
