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  • Arizona sues Saudi firm over ‘excessive’ groundwater pumping, saying it’s a public nuisance

    Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Wednesday she's suing a Saudi Arabian agribusiness for allegedly violating a public nuisance law, contending that its groundwater pumping threatens the public health, safety and infrastructure of local communities in a rural western county. The complaint filed in Maricopa County Superior Court alleges that the pumping at a Fondomonte Arizona, LLC. alfalfa farm has had widespread effects in the Ranegras Plain Basin of La Paz County, harming everyone who depends on basin water by drawing down supplies, drying up wells and causing the ground to crack and sink in some areas.

  • Crown Prince: Saudi Arabia provides $6B funding for 200 water projects

    Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman inaugurated the “One Water Summit” in Riyadh on Tuesday evening in the presence of several presidents and top officials, including the French President. In his opening speech, the Crown Prince said that this summit is being launched in conjunction with the Kingdom's hosting of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, which aims to reduce land degradation and drought. “The world is facing mounting challenges in the water sector, including rising drought rates that lead to multiple crises represented by a shortage of usable water, the exacerbation of desertification, and the subsequent threat to human life and societies,” said the Crown Prince. He highlighted that Saudi Arabia provided $6 billion in funding for 200 water-related development projects.

  • NEOM Beach Games Concludes with World Aquatics Open Water Swimming Cup NEOM

    The World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM made its first appearance at NEOM Bay yesterday, bringing together 70 athletes from 17 nationalities and marking an exciting conclusion to both the Open Water Swimming World Cup series and the NEOM Beach Games 2024. The finale of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM, featuring 37 men and 33 women competitors, including two Saudi athletes, showcased NEOM's commitment to hosting world-class competitions along its unique Red Sea coastline.

  • Daily desalinated water in Saudi matches global oil output: Official

    The amount of water desalinated daily in Saudi Arabia is equivalent to global oil production, said Saudi Water Authority (SWA) President Abdullah Al-Abdulkarim. He noted that desalinated water’s daily production and transportation totals 15 million cubic meters. In a discussion session during the Local Content Forum, Al-Abdulkarim said there are 14,000 population centers across the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia spent SAR 35 billion on water services in 2023, he added.

  • NEOM Beach Games Concludes with World Aquatics Open Water Swimming Cup NEOM

    The World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM made its first appearance at NEOM Bay yesterday, bringing together 70 athletes from 17 nationalities and marking an exciting conclusion to both the Open Water Swimming World Cup series and the NEOM Beach Games 2024. The finale of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM, featuring 37 men and 33 women competitors, including two Saudi athletes, showcased NEOM's commitment to hosting world-class competitions along its unique Red Sea coastline.

  • Saudi Arabia water crisis: how do they handle sustainable agriculture and water management?

    Dutch technology and expertise are central to these efficiency improvements. "There’s a strong awareness in the region that the current situation is unsustainable," according to Landhuis. "Over recent years, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, we’ve seen the construction of large-scale closed greenhouse systems and a growing interest in vertical farming. To give you an idea, the water used for producing one kilogram of tomatoes in a high-tech greenhouse is about 5 liters, compared to over 200 liters in many traditional systems. Much of this technology and knowledge comes from the Netherlands, particularly from Wageningen University & Research (WUR).”

  • Saudi Arabia can achieve clean water entirely by renewable energy-powered desalination, executives say

    A nationwide supply of clean water produced entirely by renewable energy-powered desalination in Saudi Arabia is possible, according to top industry executives. Mohammed Al-Hajjaj, CEO of Engie Saudi Arabia, spoke to Arab News about how advances in technology and affordability meant that fully renewable desalination is a possibility. “In recent years, we have seen significant advances in energy storage, making it not only feasible and practical, but also increasingly affordable,” he said on the sidelines of the Solar & Storage Live KSA exhibition in Riyadh on Wednesday.

  • How Saudi Arabia is partnering with Denmark in sustainable wastewater management

    Denmark’s approach to water sustainability relies on innovative technologies that reduce water wastage while conserving energy and resources. Danish engineering firms like Grundfos are making an impact in Saudi Arabia by introducing solar-powered pumping systems to supply water to remote and off-grid areas where access to electricity may be limited. According to Morten Riis, the company’s group senior director, their water solutions target not only groundwater and rivers but also focus on reducing water loss and optimizing energy consumption in the process.

  • Saudi Arabia expands cloud seeding for water security

    Ayman Ghulam, CEO of the National Center of Meteorology and general supervisor of the program, stressed that the program is crucial for water security and natural resource sustainability by utilizing global technologies to improve climate conditions and rainfall.  Ghulam noted significant milestones, including the first rain-seeking flight in April 2022, and ongoing research to optimize weather elements in Saudi Arabia, complementing the Saudi and Middle East Green initiatives.

  • Red Sea Global Launches Saudi Arabia’s Second Water Aerodrome

    Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has secured its second operating license for a water aerodrome, this time for Shebara Resort at The Red Sea.  “As owners of the Kingdom’s first seaplane airline and its only two water aerodromes up until now, we are firmly establishing ourselves as leaders within tourism and aviation. he added.