Official government website of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

How to verify

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Beta version

Links to official Saudi websites end with .gov.sa

All links to official websites of government agencies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia end with .gov.sa

Government websites use the HTTPS protocol for encryption and security.

Secure websites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia use the HTTPS protocol for encryption.

Registered with the Digital Government Authority under number :

20250729849

عربي

Comments & Suggestions

For any inquiries or comments, please fill in the required information.

Comments & Suggestions

What do you want to tell us ?

Overview

Government Mobile Applications

E Participation

Service Level Agreement

User Charter

Update the Content of GOV.SA

Government Mobile Applications

E Participation

Service Level Agreement

User Charter

Update the Content of GOV.SA

Important Links

Data and Reports

Portal Performance Statistics

Open Government Data

Sustainable Development

GCC eGovernment Portals

Privacy and Data Protection

National strategy for Data and AI

Freedom of Information

Cybersecurity

Government Budget

Participation event survey of government agencies

Data and Reports

Portal Performance Statistics

Open Government Data

Sustainable Development

GCC eGovernment Portals

Privacy and Data Protection

National strategy for Data and AI

Freedom of Information

Cybersecurity

Government Budget

Participation event survey of government agencies

Help and support

Beneficiaries Engagement Center (Amer)

Frequently Asked Questions

Accessibility

Help and support

Beneficiaries Engagement Center (Amer)

Frequently Asked Questions

Accessibility

Accessibility and Availability Tools

Live sign language support

Our Applications

Accessibility and Availability Tools

Live sign language support

Our Applications

Developed and operated by the Digital Government Authority

Loading, please wait...

Home

News

3rd Saudi Water Forum Concludes with Key Recommendations for Water Sector

Government Agencies News

2024-11-05

Riyadh, SPA: The third Saudi Water Forum, held under the theme "Water Sustainability: Our Responsibility," took place in Riyadh from April 29 to May 2. It concluded with recommendations aimed at increasing investment in dams, employing modern technologies to reduce water wastage, enhancing storage capacity, lowering operational costs, and developing surrounding areas and lakes for tourism and recreation.
The forum comprised dialogue sessions, discussion panels, workshops, and an exhibition, attracting global participation from decision-makers, government officials, experts, and specialists. Participants deliberated on solutions, exchanged recommendations, and shared knowledge and technologies. They also reviewed successful experiences and best practices in water project development to address Saudi Arabia's needs and ensure sustainability throughout the supply chains.
Key recommendations from the forum include implementing integrated water resources management (IWRM) principles and governance, as well as increasing investment in research and development, particularly for environmentally friendly desalination technologies. Participants emphasized efficient asset management, the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and adherence to best practices throughout the water supply chain to reduce costs and extend infrastructure lifespan.
Other recommendations involve promoting the use of reclaimed water, prioritizing renewable water projects, updating legislation to encourage rational water consumption, establishing strategic partnerships with local and international private sector entities, utilizing investment funds for infrastructure development, and adopting holistic approaches integrating water, food, energy, and the environment.
Participants stressed the adoption of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to automate operations and drive digital transformation in the water sector. Lastly, they highlighted the importance of raising public awareness about water conservation through research cooperation and dissemination of information via various media channels.