Etihad Water and Electricity Company (EtihadWE) recently secured first place at the 12th edition of the Sharjah Sustainability Award (SSA) in the Institutions and Corporate category.
Held under the theme ‘Together Towards a Sustainable Green Environment,’ the awards ceremony recognised EtihadWE for its project, the Al Khuraijah Water Distribution Centre (WDC).
According to the company, the Al Khuraijah Water Distribution Centre was designed to enhance water storage and distribution efficiency while significantly reducing water loss. It is among the largest water storage and distribution projects in the region.
The project features nine tanks and a total capacity of 180 million gallons and supports the NAQA’A desalination plant, which produces an annual output of 50 billion gallons.
Built 80 meters above sea level, the centre utilises gravity-based flow, which reportedly saves around 36 million kWh of electricity annually.
Commenting on securing the Sharjah Sustainability Award, Abdulla Al Khemeiri, Chief Operating Officer, said: “This award is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and efficiency. Al Khuraijah WDC not only advances our strategic goals under the UAE’s National Water Security Strategy but also aligns with the objectives of The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. We are grateful to Environment and Protected Areas Authority for this recognition, which underscores our commitment to sustainable water management.”
The award ceremony was held by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) at Sharjah University City.