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UAE Sharjah Coastal Desalination

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates·IMPLEMENTATION·2024–2027

The problem

Sharjah's population is growing at 4% per year with water demand outpacing supply. Existing plants face brine disposal challenges.

The project

50 MLD SWRO plant with pressure-exchanger ERD and optimized brine outfall. 25-year DBOOT concession.

Recommended capital

Investors and funds with track record

  • INVESTOR·United Arab Emirates

    Meridian Frontier Partners

    Frontier-markets private equity focused on infrastructure and climate adaptation.

    94/100
  • FUND·France

    Emerging Infrastructure Bank

    Senior debt and mezzanine for infrastructure projects in emerging markets. 30+ year tenor.

    88/100