Saudi Arabia designates 2027 as Year of Water
The Kingdom has announced that 2027 will be designated as the Global Year for Water, aimed at strengthening efforts in water resource management and achieving water and environmental security, as part of Saudi Vision 2030. The Kingdom has a unique position in water production and desalination, achieving record-breaking levels and being the world's top producer of desalinated water with a capacity exceeding 6.3 million cubic meters per day. It also boasts the largest pipeline network for water transmission, extending thousands of kilometers. Additionally, it has launched strategic projects such as expanding dams, which include 574 dams with a storage capacity of up to 2.6 billion cubic meters, and realizing significant water savings in agriculture—more than 8 billion cubic meters annually—through modern irrigation technologies. The Kingdom has also developed solar-powered desalination projects, such as the Al Khafji Plant, which have reduced costs and emissions. The declaration of 2027 aims to increase investments and strengthen water security, amid organizing international events like the World Water Forum in Riyadh to ensure sustainable resource provision and the exchange of global expertise.
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