RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has officially submitted a request to host the eleventh session of the World Water Forum in 2027 in Riyadh.

This submission confirms its interest in sustaining water resources, improving the quality of life, achieving sustainable development goals, and continuing to play a pioneering role in dealing with water issues in regional and international arenas, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Organized by the World Water Council, the World Water Forum represents the largest event in the field of water management.

It brings together governments, organizations, officials, and specialists from all relevant fields to exchange experiences and open up aspects of cooperation to develop the sector and ensure its sustainability.

The forum provides a platform for exchanging ideas, knowledge, and cooperation between concerned parties worldwide.

It also offers opportunities to present international best practices and find ways of cooperation to ensure sustainable water resource management worldwide.

After the setback of Expo 2030, Rome is once again challenging Riyadh to host the forum in 2027, the most important global gathering for the discussion and reflection on water issues.

As the city renowned for fountains and aqueducts, Rome has submitted its proposal, and the competition this time is between Italy and Saudi Arabia, with the verdict expected in May, during the 2024 Forum in Bali, Indonesia.

Despite being one of the countries with the scarcest water resources in the world, the Kingdom has applied to host the forum, given that the Kingdom possesses modern and advanced infrastructure, regulations and legislation regulating the sector.

The National Water Strategy is the roadmap that charts the future and helps overcome its challenges by establishing comprehensive institutional and structural frameworks.