The Water Transmission Company is an independent entity, wholly owned by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established under the Council of Ministers Resolution No. (32), dated 11 Muharram 1441H, corresponding to September 10, 2019, represented by the Supervisory Committee for the Privatization of the Environment, Water, and Agriculture Sector. The establishment of the company is one of the outcomes of the privatization program to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, in line with the objectives of the National Water Strategy.
The company is responsible for the development, implementation, management, operation, and maintenance of water transmission, storage, and support systems across various regions of the Kingdom. The company operates based on a business model designed to enhance asset efficiency, reduce costs, contribute to service sustainability, and meet supply needs to strengthen the Kingdom's water security. Moreover, the company is committed to training and developing human resources to bolster the Kingdom’s leadership in desalination, water transmission, and storage industries.
Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company serves as a central hub for its operations, with its sites and services spread across the Kingdom through water transmission systems.