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Arab News
23-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia pushes for global water cooperation
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia highlighted the importance of strengthening international cooperation in the water sector to address global challenges, emphasizing the need for integrated water resources management to ensure sustainability, overcome water scarcity, and develop resources. Abdulaziz Al-Shaibani, deputy minister for water at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, said that Vision 2030 prioritizes water sustainability as a key pillar of national development, the Saudi Press Agency reported. At the 'Value of Water Community' forum in Rome, Al-Shaibani noted that, due to the Kingdom's natural water scarcity, strategies have been implemented to improve efficiency, balance supply and demand, and ensure long-term sustainability. The forum addressed Italy's water challenges, including climate change, declining groundwater levels, and the need for advanced technologies to sustain water resources. Al-Shaibani outlined the National Water Strategy 2030, focusing on developing alternative water sources, reducing dependence on non-renewable groundwater, enhancing desalination, improving distribution networks, and minimizing water loss. He also highlighted Saudi Arabia's global efforts in water, including participation in initiatives like the G20 and collaboration with UN organizations. Al-Shaibani emphasized investment opportunities in the Saudi water sector, especially in private sector partnerships, advanced technologies, and contributions to research and infrastructure development. On World Water Day, observed on March 22, Saudi Arabia is recognized as the world's largest water producer and a leader in water innovation, using artificial intelligence in desalination to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact, according to SPA. Technologies based on palm trees are also being developed to fight erosion and extend water infrastructure. These innovations strengthen the Kingdom's position as a global water technology hub, showcasing its commitment to sustainability, climate change adaptation, and environmental protection. The Saudi Water Authority, in collaboration with all water sector stakeholders, is redefining sustainable water management to maintain the Kingdom's leadership in efficient water resource management despite scarcity. The authority oversees the daily production of approximately 15 million cubic meters of water, which is distributed across 14,000 km of pipelines to 135,000 km of networks throughout the Kingdom. KSrelief has supported water and sanitation sectors in affected countries, implementing 105 water-related projects worth over $301 million across 16 nations to create safe environments and enhance water security. Yemen is the largest beneficiary, with 46 projects totaling more than $238 million, including drinking water distribution, well drilling, and improving access to water and sanitation in healthcare centers. In Syria, KSrelief has completed four projects to improve water security, including emergency services for earthquake victims, establishing water purification stations, and rehabilitating water stations and waste management systems in Idlib. KSrelief has also implemented five major projects in Sudan, benefiting nearly six million people, including the drilling of 33 medium-depth wells. In Mali, KSrelief has drilled 250 shallow and 15 medium-depth wells, and 52 wells in Ghana, providing clean water, reducing waterborne diseases, and supporting agriculture and livestock. KSrelief recently signed a joint agreement with the UN Development Programme to assist Gaza's water and sanitation sector, benefiting one million people. The agency's projects extend to Iraq, Somalia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Niger, aiming to improve water security and sustainability, reflecting Saudi Arabia's commitment to addressing global water challenges for future generations.
Leaders
01-03-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia Highlights Water Security Remarkable Milestones in Indonesia
Saudi Arabia has successfully combated its arid desert climate and introduced a promising role model in developing an integrated and sustainable model for water security, according to Arab News. Driven basically by important investments in desalination and an extensive water network, the sector's accomplishments have provided the population and key commercial sectors with a reliable water supply. These remarks were made by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture speakers during a World Water Forum focus group in Indonesia. As part of a global dialogue session titled 'From Bali to Riyadh and Beyond,' Deputy Minister for Water, Abdulaziz Al-Shaibani, shed light on the Kingdom's efforts in water security. In this context, Al-Shaibani underscored that Saudi Arabia's sophisticated water system served as a living proof of the foresight of its leadership and its dedication to sustainable development. As for global water challenges, he emphasized the significance of greater international collaboration to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. Moreover, he considered water as a fundamental pillar of stability and development. Interestingly, Al-Shaibani added that the Kingdom greatly appreciated knowledge-sharing through several platforms such as the World Water Forum to tackle water scarcity worldwide. The session also outlined the outcomes from the 10th World Water Forum, which took place in Bali in May 2024 and witnessed the participation of various leaders, ministers, as well as officials from 160 countries. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia Leads the World in Desalinated Water Production Saudi Arabia's Water Sector: A Year of Transformation SFD Collaborates with Global Water Organization to Support Development Projects Short link : Post Views: 7
Arab News
28-02-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia outlines water security achievements at global forum in Indonesia
JAKARTA: Saudi Arabia has defied its arid desert climate to successfully develop an integrated and sustainable model for water security, a World Water Forum focus group was told on Friday. The achievement, driven by significant investments in desalination and an extensive water network, has ensured a reliable water supply for the population as well as key commercial sectors, the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture told stakeholders in Indonesia. Deputy Minister for Water, Abdulaziz Al-Shaibani, highlighted the Kingdom's efforts while speaking at a global dialogue session 'From Bali to Riyadh and Beyond,' which was hosted by the World Water Forum in Jakarta on Thursday and Friday. The session reviewed the outcomes from the 10th World Water Forum, which took place in Bali in May 2024 and gathered leaders, ministers, and officials from 160 countries. Al-Shaibani emphasized that Saudi Arabia's sophisticated water system was a testament to the foresight of its leadership and its commitment to sustainable development, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Addressing global water challenges, he called for greater international collaboration to develop innovative and sustainable solutions, recognizing water as a fundamental pillar of stability and development. Saudi Arabia valued knowledge-sharing through platforms such as the World Water Forum to tackle water scarcity worldwide, Al-Shaibani said.
