Kumulus Water and the CMA CGM Group have launched a long-term corporate social responsibility partnership to provide safe drinking water to selected schools in Saudi Arabia, targeting areas where access to reliable water infrastructure remains limited.
The collaboration was formally announced following a signing ceremony held on 29 January 2026 at the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) in Riyadh, in the presence of H.E. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulkarim, President of the Saudi Water Authority, along with representatives from Kumulus Water, CMA CGM Group and local stakeholders.
Under the two-year programme, 30 Kumulus atmospheric water solutions will be deployed across selected schools. The initiative is expected to avoid more than 10 tonnes of plastic waste and 40 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, preserve groundwater resources through decentralized on-site water production, and generate over 220,000 litres of drinking water. The programme is projected to provide access to clean drinking water for approximately 1,000 children.
In several target areas, access to drinking water is described as irregular or dependent on bottled water deliveries. By producing potable water directly from the air, the systems are designed to provide an autonomous and continuous source of drinking water for schools, reducing reliance on transport logistics and external supply chains.
The deployment locations were identified in coordination with the Sekaya Charitable Foundation, with the aim of prioritising communities facing the most acute water access challenges.
“Access to safe drinking water should never be a daily concern for anyone,” said Iheb Triki, CEO and Co-founder of Kumulus Water. “By enabling schools to produce their own drinking water on site, this project delivers a practical and reliable solution to a critical need. Beyond hydration, it supports health, learning conditions, and long-term self-reliance for school communities. Launching this initiative alongside CMA CGM and the Sekaya Charitable Foundation reflects a shared commitment to turning innovation into tangible impact for those who need it most. We are also very thankful to the Saudi Water Authority for their continuous support in bringing Kumulus technology to the regions that need it the most.”
By operating without plastic packaging or connection to water networks, Kumulus’ atmospheric water systems are positioned as a low-impact alternative to traditional supply methods. The project is expected to eliminate tens of thousands of single-use plastic bottles while maintaining consistent local access to safe drinking water.
“Addressing water scarcity is both a global challenge and a national priority for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a country of long-standing importance to CMA CGM. It is thus essential that we take action where our work connects with the needs of local communities. This project is a practical step toward providing sustainable and innovative solutions in the areas that need them most. It also reflects our long-term commitment to social and environmental responsibility, and to building strong, value-driven partnerships across the Kingdom,” said Mounir Sleiman, General Manager of CMA CGM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The partnership forms part of CMA CGM’s wider social responsibility and community investment strategy in the regions where it operates, focused on scalable projects that contribute to sustainable development and long-term community resilience.
