The water sector is of utmost importance to Saudi Arabia's' economic growth and social development. Given the limited natural water resources, the government is continuing to invest heavily in the sector to meet Saudi Arabia's rapidly growing population, support it's thriving industrial sector and meet it's water needs for agriculture irrigation. Saudi Arabia is championing the adoption of new technology and skills across the country's water ecosystem. At a time of historic regulatory and social change, international involvement is necessary and Public-Private Partnerships account for 70% of its water processing infrastructure. Saudi Water Expo is where those who matter come together to drive water projects forward in the Kingdom. Expect 3-days of industry insights on trends, technologies, best practices and form meaningful business connections that will lead to collaboration and tangible business opportunities. Experts will surface the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and changes to policy and regulation.
Decarbonising the Downstream Industry"Following the continued success of ESF MENA, we are delighted to announce its third edition will take place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 16-18 October 2023, with the generous support of the event’s Host Sponsor: SABIC.The perfect backdrop:The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has long played a central role in the international energy market, helping drive global economic growth and development. It is now ushering in a new era as it aims to reach Net Zero by 2060. This announcement is in line with the wider Vision 2030 ambitions, a sustainable vision for Saudi Arabia's future, to accelerate the energy transition, achieve sustainability goals, and drive a new wave of investment. Sabic is leading the way in achieving these goals: in 2021, it announced a public commitment for all its operations to become carbon neutral by 2050. The pledge is a statement of intent and a marker that will henceforth orient all its efforts to combat the most pressing issue of our time: climate change.
