Veolia in the Near & Middle East Region

Backed by 171 years of experience, Veolia is the world leader in ecological transformation, with 230,000 employees across five continents. In the Near and Middle East, we work alongside our partners to deliver sustainable water, waste, and energy solutions that drive decarbonization, resource efficiency, and environmental resilience.
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Local Solutions for Regional Challenges

Present in the region since the 1970s, Veolia partners with municipalities, industries, and public authorities to tackle the Near and Middle East’s most pressing environmental challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions. From reusing water in arid zones to accelerating the energy transition with renewables, bioenergy, and efficiency services, we help decarbonize, depollute, and regenerate local ecosystems.

Driven by our purpose: ecological transformation, we aim to reconcile human progress with environmental protection—preserving public health, enhancing quality of life, and building long-term resilience. With operations in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Türkiye and Lebanon, Veolia combines cutting-edge expertise with deep local knowledge to support sustainable growth and environmental stewardship across the region.

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2024 KEY FIGURES 

4,000resourcers in 10 countries

4.6 Mof inhabitants supplied with drinking water 

More than 220 K people supplied with drinking water

1,053 Gwh of energy produced

 €390million of turnover

325 M m3 of water treated and reused

2.7 Mof municipal waste collected

121 Gwh of renewable energy produced

68 sites 

684 Mof wastewater treated 

51 K tons of hazardous waste treated

598 kt of CO2 emissions avoided 

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Supporting Ambitions, Delivering Impact

"In a region led by visionary ambition, we are proud to be a trusted partner in transforming environmental aspirations into lasting impact—driven by innovation, local collaboration, and a shared commitment to a more sustainable future."

Pascal Grante, Veolia Near and Middle East CEO

Facing Environmental Challenges with Integrated Solutions

In the Near and Middle East, where environmental challenges are intensified by rapid urbanization, climate stress, and resource scarcity, Veolia delivers tailored solutions across water, waste, and energy to support sustainable development.

WATER

We help preserve scarce water resources through reuse, desalination, and smart network management. From recycling water for irrigation to optimizing supply systems, we bring resilience and efficiency to urban and industrial water cycles.

WASTE

We support the circular economy by turning waste into resources through recovery, recycling, and energy conversion. We also treat hazardous waste safely and responsibly, ensuring environmental protection and supporting the region’s industrial ambitions.

ENERGY

We advance the energy transition by delivering low-carbon and energy-efficient solutions. From renewable and bioenergy systems to cooling networks and energy performance services, we help reduce emissions and improve sustainability for cities and industries.

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