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Structuring water projects: Procurement models and contractual frameworks

15 September 2026 12:00 - 12:30 GST

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As geopolitical uncertainty, increasing cyber threats and evolving regulatory requirements continue to transform the risk landscape, safeguarding the resilience of critical water infrastructure is becoming ever more essential.

The Middle East remains the global epicentre of large-scale water and desalination development, with governments increasingly turning to private sector participation through IWPP, BOOT, and hybrid procurement models. This session examines how procurement is changing in light of the Middle East regional conflict.

Who should attend

Utilities, project sponsors, EPC contractors, developers, lenders, investors, operators, technology providers, insurers and public sector stakeholders involved in the development, financing, construction and operation of water and desalination infrastructure across the Middle East.

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12:00 - 12:30 GST

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Gurmeet Kaur

Gurmeet Kaur

Partner, Pinsent Masons

Ash Murtha

Ash Murtha

Managing Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons

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