Abu Dhabi to host 6th edition of Arab Water Forum

The Arab Water Council is set to host the sixth Arab Water Forum on September 16-18 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

The triennial event, in collaboration with the League of Arab States, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, has established itself as a key platform for fostering partnerships and promoting collaborative action towards a water-resilient future.

This edition will feature an international exhibition and over 17 technical sessions, with keynotes, panels, and case studies focusing on policies, strategies, and solutions for achieving water security in the Arab region.

Notable speakers 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.

Professor Mahmoud Abu-Zeid said that the Arab Water Forum is a vital platform for addressing the pressing issue of water scarcity in the region, with a focus on finding sustainable solutions for future generations. 

The Forum will also explore topics such as transboundary water management, climate change, water security, and the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus.

More than 60 global exhibitors will showcase cutting-edge technologies and projects in desalination, storage, distribution, wastewater treatment, and water conservation.