DP World, leading trade enablers and supply chain solutions provider, has acquired 14 per cent equity stake in Maithri Aquatech, a leader in atmospheric water generation technology, for undisclosed amount.

The global atmospheric water generation market is on a steep upward trajectory, currently valued as part of a $100 billion water industry, with demand accelerating rapidly as freshwater scarcity intensifies across Asia, West Asia and Africa.

Maithri Aquatech’s proprietary technology, which extracts clean, potable water directly from ambient air — places it at the epicentre of this transformation.

DP World’s investment reflects its conviction in both the scale of the opportunity and the exceptional potential of Maithri Aquatech to emerge as a category-defining global player.

DP World and Maithri Aquatech intend to collaborate across a wide portfolio of projects spanning port infrastructure, logistics hubs and underserved communities where reliable water access remains a critical challenge.

By embedding Maithri Aquatech’s AWG solutions within DP World’s global operational footprint, the partnership is poised to deliver clean water at scale while simultaneously advancing environmental resilience across supply chains.

The investment aligns with DP World’s ‘Our World, Our Future’ sustainability framework, under which the company has pledged to achieve a net positive water impact by 2030, positively influence 100 water-stressed basins globally and eliminate single-use plastics from all operations by 2035.

Having already issued a $100 million Blue Bond — the first of its kind in West Asia and North Africa — and aligned itself with the UN Global Compact CEO Water Mandate, DP World has demonstrated that environmental stewardship is integral to its growth strategy.

Water is the world’s most critical resource, and access to it will define the resilience of economies and communities in the decades ahead, said a spokesperson for DP World.

For Maithri Aquatech, this partnership opens access to DP World’s global infrastructure, expertise and strategic relationships — creating a powerful launchpad for international expansion.

Published on June 17, 2026