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The Dubai International Chamber has committed to assisting Metito Utilities with its expansion into Mozambique, where the company plans to introduce sustainable water and wastewater solutions. According to the Emirates News Agency, the chamber will facilitate business connections and provide market insights to ease the Dubai-based firm’s entry into the southern African country. This initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to boost UAE-Africa trade relations in key infrastructure sectors.
A consortium led by The Arab Energy Fund completed the acquisition of Metito Utilities in January 2025, injecting additional growth capital to support expansion across emerging markets. The deal, which also involved Zamil Group Investment Company and the founding Ghandour family, aims to accelerate projects addressing water insecurity in regions including Africa. Metito brings more than 25 years of specialized experience in developing and operating water concessions to these efforts.
The company has executed over 35 concession and public-private partnership projects in multiple countries, establishing benchmarks for sustainable water management. In Rwanda, Metito pioneered a PPP model that now supplies 25 percent of Kigali’s potable water requirements, according to regional development analyses. Its portfolio also includes major facilities in Egypt, such as a wastewater reuse plant treating one million cubic meters daily and another with capacity for 7.5 million cubic meters per day.[[1]](https://www.proparco.fr/en/article/enhancing-water-security-africa-metitos-mission-action)
Water access challenges persist across the continent, where global estimates indicate more than 2.2 billion people lack safe drinking water at home. Metito has focused on climate-resilient infrastructure in 25 African markets since its founding in 1958 to help address these gaps through innovative treatment and reuse technologies. The Mozambique expansion will target local needs for improved sanitation and efficient resource management amid growing urban and industrial demands.
Rami Ghandour, CEO of Metito Utilities, said the company aims to leverage its experience in PPP projects to enhance water efficiency and deliver tailored sustainable solutions across pan-emerging markets. Khalid Ali Al-Ruwaigh, CEO of The Arab Energy Fund, stated that the strategic investment will accelerate growth and innovation in new and existing markets. These objectives directly inform the supported push into Mozambique.
Metito Utilities recently won an operation and maintenance contract for the Dubai South Sewage Treatment Plant, which has a capacity of 10,000 cubic meters per day and employs advanced membrane bioreactor technology. The agreement, awarded in September 2026 by Dubai World Central Corporation, covers full operational responsibility including performance optimization and regulatory compliance. Comparable markets, such as Nigeria’s water and wastewater treatment sector, are projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 7.5 percent from 2024 to 2030.[[2]](https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/6042090/nigeria-water-and-wastewater-treatment-market)
