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.
