Company is working to develop two drinking water supply projects

Salem AlShamsi: “We are committed to opening new horizons for Dubai’s business community to benefit from promising opportunities in global markets and build high-quality partnerships that support its growth and sustainable expansion.”

Walid Madwar: ‘’For capital-intensive water infrastructure, the public-private partnership model remains the most effective approach, allowing governments to retain ownership and oversight while drawing on private capital and expertise.”

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has supported the expansion of Metito Utilities, a Dubai-headquartered investor, developer, and operator of sustainable water and wastewater solutions, into Mozambique, as part of the company’s efforts to continue its expansion and strengthen its presence across Africa.

Through the support provided by Dubai International Chamber’s representative office in Mozambique and its coordination between the relevant parties, Metito Utilities, together with VBC Corporation, a Mozambique-based infrastructure developer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FIPAAS, Mozambique’s Water and Sanitation Investment and Assets Fund. The agreement establishes a framework to assess, structure, finance, and develop two drinking water supply concession projects in Niassa and Nampula provinces, the Lake Niassa Water Supply Project and the Lúrio River/Nampula Long-Term Water Supply Project.

Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, said: “We are committed to opening new horizons for Dubai’s business community to benefit from promising opportunities in global markets and enhance its ability to build high-quality partnerships that support its growth and sustainable expansion. We remain committed to providing the necessary enablers for local companies to expand internationally from Dubai, strengthening their presence in priority markets and supporting the emirate’s objectives to consolidate its position as a global hub for trade and investment.”

Walid Madwar, Chief Commercial Officer at Metito Utilities, said: ‘’For capital-intensive water infrastructure, the public-private partnership model remains the most effective approach, allowing governments to retain ownership and oversight while drawing on private capital and expertise. Mozambique has set out a clear framework for that through PROÁGUAS, and we are pleased to bring our experience to it, including through AWID, the platform we co-established with British International Investment. We are grateful to Dubai International Chamber for their support in Mozambique throughout this process.’’

Dubai International Chamber plays a vital role in supporting Dubai-based companies to expand and grow in promising global markets. The chamber offers in-depth market and sectoral intelligence, practical guidance on doing business, and support in navigating local regulations. It also facilitates connections with strategic partners, identifies growth opportunities, and organises targeted trade missions to help businesses forge valuable partnerships and strengthen their presence in international markets.