Saudi-listed Miahona has signed a 25-year public-private partnership agreement for the Zomin Water Treatment Plant in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region. The Uzbekistan water treatment PPP carries a value of around SAR 395 million, or nearly $105 million. The plant can treat 50,000 cubic metres of water per day and will support drinking water supply in the region. The deal also gives Miahona a stronger presence outside Saudi Arabia as it expands its water infrastructure business in international markets. The project still needs a government decree in Uzbekistan before the final contract value and implementation steps are confirmed. Miahona expects operations to start in the first quarter of 2027. Through this Uzbekistan water treatment PPP, the company aims to improve plant performance, service reliability and long-term maintenance.
Uzbekistan has increased the use of PPPs to attract private investment in infrastructure, energy, utilities and social services. In the first quarter of 2026, the country signed and registered 59 PPP agreements worth more than $547 million. Energy remained the largest sector, while water management also formed part of the country’s PPP pipeline. This deal shows that Uzbekistan now wants long-term private participation in essential municipal services, including water supply. For Jizzakh, the Zomin Water Treatment Plant can support households, businesses and public institutions that need reliable water services. It may also serve as a reference project for future water and wastewater partnerships in Uzbekistan. The deal further reflects growing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan in infrastructure and utilities, particularly in sectors linked to essential public services.
