Umm Al Quwain teams with Al Rajhi Investment Group for 'Imdad', a AED 2billion desalination project

As part of its mission to develop itself across various fields and to provide a modern and advanced infrastructure for all its citizens and residents, Umm Al Quwain is always looking forward in providing and facilitating the best conditions to attract the investors and for executing the pioneering projects in various fields.

Within this context, It has been announced in a signing ceremony that was held between the Government of Um Al Quwain represented by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Mualla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and Al-Rajhi Investment Group, represented by Dr. Eng. Ahmed Al Rajhi, the establishment of their new company "Imdad", in the presence of numerous directors and businessmen from across the country.

"Imdad" is equally owned by the government of Umm Al Quwain and the Riyadh based company, Al-Rajhi Investment Group. The firm is specialized in producing, delivering and distributing water throughout Umm Al Quwain and other emirates followed by exporting the desalinated water to other countries and have an investment of around AED 2 billion. The project is anticipated to begin its first production within 18 months.

This partnership based on firm management and common cooperation between the Umm Al Quwain government and Al-Rajhi Investment Group resulted from the government's policy to attract international investments, especially from the Gulf. With the project supported by law with the appropriate legislation, this guiding principle of development has facilitated the creation of projects with investments that has reached AED 40 billion, including AlSalam City, Umm Al Quwain Marina, Khor Al- Baidaa project and Rashed city, for the emirate.

Imdad's main mission is to desalinate the sea water through using the latest technologies, and deliver clean water inline with national specifications for the consumer. This policy will prevent the consuming of brackish water, and the renewing of already available sources of water with the assistance of experienced international companies, who will be chosen in this regard. Imdad will also study electricity production intended to support the development of various projects across Umm Al Quwain specifically, and the U.A.E. generally.

Under the government of Umm Al Quwain Policy and the direction of HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Mualla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain praised the special relationship formed with Al- Rajhi Investment Group. He added: "We are devoted to encourage and strengthen investor relations. We are also devoted to provide the healthy structure needed for investments in our emirate with regards to both legislation and organizational laws".

He continued. "The Umm Al Quwain government assures its adaptation for all investment aims and the freedom of funds. Above all, we work on fully exploiting all the possible capacities for this.

"We shall always insist on the importance of utilizing the highest international standards in the domain of desalting sea water and insuring its delivery to the consumer with the best international specifications, and scientific means for development",

said Dr. Ala Al Khzaie, Project Manager.

"Despite this, we will not be satisfied with all what we have accomplished till now. This is a huge responsibility we remain committed to. What we are doing here is to encourage Umm Al Quwain citizens, residents future generations to communicate with all the authorities in charge at Umm Al Quwain, to continue to improve the quality of living", Dr. Ala Al Khzaie added.