{"id":3150,"date":"2026-05-05T09:36:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasakurame.com\/?page_id=3150"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:52:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:52:23","slug":"projects-department-message","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sasakurame.com\/?page_id=3150","title":{"rendered":"Projects Department Message"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pr_photo  alignleft wp-image-2343\" style=\"height: 243px; width: 243px;\" src=\"http:\/\/sasakurame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/120.2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" \/> Tariq Al-Thubaiti<\/h2>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SR. PROJECTS MANAGER<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <strong>Sasakura Middle East Company (SMEC)<\/strong> is the regional engineering hub of Sasakura Engineering Co. Ltd., Japan.. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our department serves as the bridge between world-class Japanese engineering and the ambitious infrastructure goals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Through innovation, precision, reliability, and sustainable engineering solutions for future generations. With a legacy spanning decades in the Middle East, we specialize in delivering high-efficiency water desalination plants since 1970s and critical industrial infrastructure that sustain the Kingdom\u2019s growth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Project Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SMEC has established a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects ahead of schedule, often exceeding original design parameters. Our expertise covers the full project lifecycle, from EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) to specialized rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pioneering Rehabilitation: <\/strong>We are a leader in extending the life of existing assets. Our landmark <strong>Jeddah Phase 4 MSF Rehabilitation<\/strong> extended the plant\u2019s lifespan by 15 years at a fraction of the cost of a new facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Major Expansions: <\/strong>Key completed projects include the <strong>Shoaiba II MED Expansion<\/strong> (awarded at SAR 465 million) and the <strong>Al Jubail Phase 2 C4 MSF Restoration.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional Reach:<\/strong> We have successfully delivered turnkey MED desalination plants across the Red Sea coast, including sites in <strong>Al-Wajh, Umluj, Al-Lith, Qunfuda, and Farasan<\/strong>. Most notably, our expertise is anchored by the delivery of the <strong>World\u2019s largest MED unit at the Shoaibah Plant<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current and Future Horizons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Saudi Arabia moves toward&nbsp;<strong>Vision 2030<\/strong>, our Projects Department is at the forefront of sustainable water technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Innovation in 2025:<\/strong>\u00a0We continue to advance the\u00a0<strong>Tri-Hybrid (NF\/RO\/MED)<\/strong>\u00a0technology, a patented system developed in collaboration with SWCC that sets new global benchmarks for energy efficiency in desalination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability &amp; Green Energy:<\/strong>\u00a0In line with the\u00a0<strong>Saudi Green Initiative<\/strong>, our future projects focus on minimizing energy consumption and carbon footprints, integrating solar-powered solutions like those seen at the\u00a0<strong>AlKhafji Desalination Plant<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Growth:<\/strong>\u00a0Our team is actively engaged in new tenders for mega-projects within\u00a0<strong>NEOM<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Red Sea Global<\/strong>\u00a0developments, ensuring that the next generation of Saudi cities is powered by reliable and eco-friendly water sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sasakura Middle East, we don&#8217;t just build plants; we engineer the future of water for a thriving and ambitious nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Inquiries &amp; Coordination<\/strong><br>For technical collaboration or project partnership inquiries, please reach out to our Projects team at our&nbsp;Jeddah Headquarters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Tariq Al-Thubaiti<br \/>\nSR. PROJECTS MANAGER<br \/>\n <strong>Sasakura Middle East Company (SMEC)<\/strong> is the regional engineering hub of Sasakura Engineering Co. Ltd., Japan..<br \/>\nOur department serves as the bridge between world-class Japanese engineering and the ambitious infrastructure goals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Through innovation, precision, reliability, and sustainable engineering solutions for future generations. 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