ACWA Power contributes SAR 50 million to support efforts in combating the COVID-19 pandemic

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, April 6, 2020: In response to the preventive measures taken by Saudi leadership and official local authorities to contain the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to secure the health and safety of the citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ACWA Power has pledged a contribution of SAR 50 million to support national health endeavors and efforts.

Abunayyan pointed out that the company is in full compliance with the measures taken by the official local authorities, not only in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia but in 12 countries where the company operates.

ACWA Power is resolute in its efforts to strengthen and support the actions of the official local bodies in those countries, and is exploring ways to provide much needed health supplies to ensure community protection and wellbeing.

“Additionally, we are committed to implementing all preventive and precautionary measures to safeguard the health and safety of our people, while continuing our mission of providing vital water and power services. We are maintaining an efficient operation of all our plants in Saudi Arabia, and internationally, with the highest standards of safety and security.” Abunayyan confirmed.

“The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates mobilizing the expertise and capabilities of the private sector to carry out its duties and responsibilities towards peoples and societies. This is a time for collaboration between the private sector and governments to overcome the impact of the current crisis, contributing effectively to strengthening and enhancing the infrastructure and basic facilities that secure peoples’ lives and the sustainable, economic and social development plans”, Abunayyan concluded.

ACWA Power's contribution represents its firm commitment to supporting and collaborating with the governments and official bodies, who are exerting their best efforts to face the crisis and combat its consequences. We continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the health and safety of our people and communities.