6th Arab Water Forum to Address Water Security Challenges in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: The Arab Water Council and dmg events are set to host the 6th Arab Water Forum from 16th to 18th September at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The forum is organized in collaboration with the League of Arab States, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.
Held every three years, the Arab Water Forum has established itself as a key platform for promoting partnerships and collaborative efforts to achieve a water-resilient future in the Arab region. This year’s edition will feature an international exhibition and over 17 technical sessions, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and case studies focusing on water security policies, strategies, and solutions.
Notable speakers at the forum include Mahmoud Abu-Zeid, President of the Arab Water Council, Hani Sewilam, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Aun Dheyab Abdulla, Iraq’s Minister of Water Resources, and Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States.
Prof. Mahmoud Abu-Zeid emphasized the importance of the forum in addressing the region’s critical water scarcity challenges. “The Arab Water Forum is a vital platform for finding sustainable solutions to ensure water security for future generations,” he stated.
Key topics at the forum will include transboundary water management, the impact of climate change, and the integration of the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus. The event will also host over 60 global exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge technologies in desalination, water storage, distribution, wastewater treatment, and water conservation.
The forum aims to facilitate dialogue, foster international cooperation, and drive innovation in tackling the pressing water-related challenges faced by the Arab world.
