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Happy Holiday

A holiday greeting: Happy Holiday.

CMWU Organizes a Community Workshop in Rafah in Preparation for Operating the Seawater Desalination Plant South of Gaza

A community workshop in Rafah in preparation for operating the seawater desalination plant south of Gaza, funded by the European Union through UNICEF.

Preliminary Handover of the Al-Shifa Medical Complex Desalination Plant

Preliminary handover of the Al-Shifa Medical Complex desalination plant with a capacity of 500 m3 daily ahead of its final opening.

Signing a Package of Projects between CMWU and the Japan International Cooperation Agency

Signing a funding agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) worth half a million dollars to develop water networks in Rafah, Al-Shawka, and Abasan Al-Kabira, serving about 40,000 residents.

A Grant Worth €86.6 Million from Germany to Develop Sewage Treatment for Gaza and the Middle Area

Laying the foundation stone of the Al-Bureij central sewage treatment plant with a German grant of €86.6 million through KfW, serving about a million residents in Gaza and the middle area.

Job Announcement: Public Relations and Media Specialist

A job announcement for the position of Public Relations and Media Specialist.

CMWU Continues Its Preparations for the 2016-2017 Winter Season

CMWU completes its preparations for the 2016-2017 winter season through maintaining networks, pumps, and machinery, with support from the Red Cross.

CMWU Signs an Agreement to Benefit from the Public Pension Law

Signing an agreement for CMWU employees to join the public pension law with the Palestinian Pension Agency.

CMWU Continues Developing the Al-Amal Rainwater Collection and Filtration Basin in Khan Younis

Continuing the development of the Al-Amal rainwater collection and filtration basin in Khan Younis, funded with $4 million by the Arab Organization for the Reconstruction of Gaza and the Islamic Development Bank.

CMWU Receives Educational Trips at the Deir al-Balah Seawater Desalination Plant

The Deir al-Balah seawater desalination plant receives 18 educational trips for preparatory-stage students over two months to raise awareness of the importance of water.

CMWU Installs Desalination Units at the Al-Shifa Hospital Desalination Plant

Successfully installing desalination units at the Al-Shifa Hospital desalination plant with a capacity of 500 m3 daily, funded by Human Appeal UK at a cost of $420,000.

CMWU Organizes a Training Course on Operating the Water Meter Testing Device

Organizing a training course on operating and calibrating the water meter testing device, funded by the International Committee of the Red Cross.