The Government of Ras Al Khaimah, represented by the Public Services Department, has signed a long-term Sewage Treatment Agreement (STA) with a consortium comprising Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), TAQA Water Solutions, and Saur International.

The agreement covers the development of the Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Treatment Plant, with a treatment capacity of 60,000 cubic metres per day. Upon completion, the project will serve a potential population of 300,000. The PPP aims to modernize and expand the emirate’s wastewater infrastructure. As Ras Al Khaimah’s first PPP initiative, it represents a landmark step that establishes a solid foundation for future public–private cooperation in critical infrastructure. The strong market interest in this inaugural project highlights investor confidence in the emirate’s transparent governance framework and its capacity to draw long-term investment into durable, sustainable assets.