Saudi Delegation Showcases Water Sector Advances At 10th World Water Forum

Riyadh, SPA – Deputizing for His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen Alfadley is leading the Kingdom's delegation to the 10th World Water Forum. This event will take place in Bali, Indonesia, from May 18 to 28. The president of Indonesia will inaugurate the forum.

The Saudi delegation, representing the water sector, will showcase its efforts to develop the water sector and its regional and international contributions through a pavilion. Saudi Arabia will also participate in events and a special session focused on hosting the 11th World Water Forum in Riyadh in 2027 under the theme "Action for a Better Tomorrow."

Hosting the 11th World Water Forum aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, enhancing its regional and global efforts in the water sector. These efforts include the announcement by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of establishing a global water organization in Riyadh. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has successfully placed water issues on the G20 agenda.

The theme of the 10th World Water Forum is "Water for Shared Prosperity." Six sub-themes have been defined under this thematic topic: Water Security and Prosperity; Water for Humans and Nature; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; Governance, Cooperation, and Hydro-diplomacy; Sustainable Water Finance; and Knowledge and Innovation.

Global Participation

The host country, Indonesia, expects participation from 180 countries and representatives from 250 organizations. The World Water Forum is the largest international event on water, bringing together participants from various sectors including politics, institutions, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

With inputs from SPA