The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) will host an exclusive one-day forum on December 1, 2024, at the Fairmont Hotel in Riyadh.
This premier event will gather key stakeholders, industry leaders, government officials, and corporate executives in the water sector to engage in high-level discussions, share best practices, and explore collaborative opportunities aimed at ensuring the sustainability and security of water resources in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region.
Attendees will get insights into critical topics including sustainable water infrastructure and innovation in the water sector, as well as workshops on government collaboration, tender optimization, and financing strategies.
Pivotal moment
“This gathering marks a pivotal moment to reaffirm the role of the private sector in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. By empowering innovation, we seek to ensure the sustainable management of our water resources, a cornerstone of development,” stated HE Eng. Abdullah Alabdulkarim, President, Saudi Water Authority
The CEO of the National Centre for Privatization & PPP (NCP) Mohannad Basodan, highlighted that the water sector has been at the forefront of partnership projects for over 20 years, establishing a wealth of experience and a high level of maturity.
To date, the water sector has successfully completed 18 projects with a total investment of SAR 66bn. The sector also has an integrated portfolio of projects that include water desalination and sewage treatment plants, as well as strategic storage tanks and transmission pipelines.
“Through this forum, we seek to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of water projects, aligning with our commitment to secure Saudi Arabia’s water future,” commented Eng. Khaled AlQureshi, CEO, Saudi Water Partnership Company.
