PPP Infrastructure Alignment on Circular Economy in Saudi Arabia’s Water and Transport Sectors

Shoaib Ahmed Farooqi

doi:10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.4115

PPP Infrastructure Alignment on Circular Economy in Saudi Arabia’s Water and Transport Sectors

Author(s)	Shoaib Ahmed Farooqi
Country	Saudi Arabia
Abstract	After more than 16 years of working on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Saudi Arabia, especially in the water, wastewater, and port logistic sectors, I have had the privilege of seeing the rapid development of infrastructure projects that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia goes through. I can confidently say that this article is based on my knowledge of Circular Economy (CE) principles and how they are in line with PPP to serve a meaningful contribution to the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. With the intention to diversify the Saudi economy and reduce reliance on oil revenues, the introduction of CE within the PPP framework offers a key strategy for the nation. In addition to this, this alignment reinforces the sustainability of infrastructure projects, encourages innovation and efficiency and make sure that economic development comes at the cost of not exploiting the natural resources. I present ways in which the key projects in which I have been involved, including the Integrated Sewage Treatment Plants (ISTPs) of Madinah, Tabuk, and Buraidah, the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, and the Taif ISTP, are integrating circular practices into water, wastewater and transport infrastructures. This project shows the use of CE principles, namely resource recovery waste minimization and development of sustainable practices. For example, advanced technologies for the treatment and reuse of wastewater are incorporated in the ISTP projects in order to reduce water consumption and reduce negative environmental impact. In the same way, the Red Sea Gateway Terminal stresses efficient logistics and resource management that enhance the movement of goods alongside minimizing ongoing waste. Aligning PPP frameworks with the CE principles, such as these initiatives, can not only aid in the Kingdom’s economic growth but can also play a key role in turning the Kingdom into a more sustainable entity on the long term, and, setting a model for future infrastructure development, focusing on ecological integrity. Overall, I believe this article will provide an excellent contribution to sustainable development and infrastructure innovation conversation in the Kingdom, particularly given Saudi Arabia’s journey of becoming better, more resilient and more resource efficient future. This research illustrates how various CE components have been integrated in PPP projects across the world intending to inspire future investments and policy reforms towards sustainable structure by examining innovation in approaches institutionalized in CE principles. These findings present a vision for infrastructure development that meets the principles of the Circular Economy and hence support Saudi Arabia’s ambition to achieve a sustainable and diversified economy, that will benefit its citizens and the environment. Consequently, the insights provided in this article will lead the way in outlining the means to exploit the whole potential of CE within the context of PPP, which will be crucial to the Kingdom as it continues to move forward. This trend has nothing to do with the alignment of these frameworks, as these two frameworks need to be aligned in a very fundamental sense if we are to achieve Vision 2030 ambition.
Keywords	PPP, Public-Private Partnership, Circular Economy, Saudi Arabia, infrastructure, water sector, wastewater, ports logistics, Vision 2030, sustainability, resource recovery, waste minimization, economic growth, innovation, environmental impact, Integrated Sewage Treatment Plants, ISTP, Red Sea Gateway Terminal, Taif ISTP, infrastructure development, ecological integrity, logistics optimization, resource management, sustainable practices, investments, policymakers, circular practices, resilience, resource efficiency, diversified economy, future-oriented
Field	Engineering
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025
Published On	2025-04-23
Cite This	PPP Infrastructure Alignment on Circular Economy in Saudi Arabia’s Water and Transport Sectors - Shoaib Ahmed Farooqi - IJSAT Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025. DOI 10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.4115
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.4115
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9gdtx

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