Saudi Arabia to host 2026 global congress on water desalination

Saudi Arabia to host 2026 global congress on water desalination
Saudi Arabia was selected during the current IDRA 2026 congress in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, Dec. 9 (SPA)
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Updated 09 December 2024
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Saudi Arabia to host 2026 global congress on water desalination

Saudi Arabia to host 2026 global congress on water desalination
  • Riyadh has a track record of technical innovations in facing water scarcity
  • Saudi Arabia was selected during the IDRA congress in Abu Dhabi

RIYADH: The International Desalination and Reuse Association selected Saudi Arabia on Monday to host a global conference to discuss water challenges and desalination projects.

Saudi Arabia will host the 2026 IDRA World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse Solutions.

Riyadh was selected during the current IDRA 2026 congress in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi.

It is held under the theme “Addressing water scarcity,” the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Saudi Arabia is a leading country in the water sector and the volume of desalinated water the Kingdom produces each day is equivalent to daily global oil production, according to the Saudi Water Authority.

The Kingdom has created various desalination water projects and has a track record of technical innovation in facing water scarcity and achieving renewable energy.

IDRA’s 2026 congress is an opportunity for Saudi water officials and experts to share the Kingdom’s experience in tackling water scarcity with international experts from 60 countries, the SPA reported.

The event will also serve as a platform for revealing the latest technical innovations and sustainable solutions in the water sector and for building strategic partnerships between various countries and organizations.

This week, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Jeddah launched the International Water Research Center, a groundbreaking initiative to achieve sustainable solutions amid the global climate crisis.


Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Russian counterpart

Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Russian counterpart
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Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Russian counterpart

Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Russian counterpart

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments and bilateral relations over phone with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday. 

 

 

 


Japan ambassador attends manga exhibition in Riyadh

Japan ambassador attends manga exhibition in Riyadh
Updated 15 January 2025
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Japan ambassador attends manga exhibition in Riyadh

Japan ambassador attends manga exhibition in Riyadh
  • ‘Manga Hokusai Manga’ exhibition held to mark 70 years of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Japan

RIYADH: Japan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Yasunari Morino attended the opening ceremony of the “Manga Hokusai Manga” exhibition here on Tuesday.

Held at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art, the show is one of many upcoming events celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

The exhibition celebrates the work of renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.

In his speech, Morino said it was a “delight to see more and more Saudi people enjoying the Japanese culture from (the) traditional to contemporary.”

He added that he was happy to see “Saudi artists being inspired by the Japanese manga to create their artworks.”

“I sincerely hope this exhibition will make another footprint of the Japanese culture in KSA and give a great impact in the Saudi art scene,” he said.

The exhibition has been organized in cooperation with the Saudi Museums Commission and the Japan Foundation and is open to the public until Feb. 8.

A version of this article appeared on Arab News Japan

 


Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributes over 2,000 food parcels in Pakistan

Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributes over 2,000 food parcels in Pakistan
Updated 15 January 2025
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Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributes over 2,000 food parcels in Pakistan

Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributes over 2,000 food parcels in Pakistan

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed 2,028 food parcels in Pakistan’s flood-affected Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions, benefiting 13,159 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

Sunday’s initiative forms part of this year’s Food Security Support Project in Pakistan.

The aid reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to assist needy individuals in Pakistan.


Energy ministers discuss Saudi-Japan cooperation

Energy ministers discuss Saudi-Japan cooperation
Updated 15 January 2025
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Energy ministers discuss Saudi-Japan cooperation

Energy ministers discuss Saudi-Japan cooperation

RIYADH: Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto held discussions on cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday.

The officials reviewed current ties and stressed the importance of joint efforts in energy transitions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The ministers welcomed the progress made under the Manar Initiative, which is a Saudi-Japan effort to promote clean energy.

The initiative was launched after former Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Saudi Arabia in 2023.

A version of this story originally appeared on Arab News Japan


Saudi aid agency KSrelief treats hundreds at Aden prosthetics center

Saudi aid agency KSrelief treats hundreds at Aden prosthetics center
Updated 15 January 2025
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Saudi aid agency KSrelief treats hundreds at Aden prosthetics center

Saudi aid agency KSrelief treats hundreds at Aden prosthetics center
  • The services included the manufacturing and fitting of prosthetic limbs, as well as physical therapy

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has helped to treat 452 Yemenis, who lost limbs because of the ongoing conflict, at the Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Center in Aden governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

A total of 1,407 procedures were completed for men, who made up 65 percent of patients, and women at 35 percent.

In addition, 54 percent were displaced individuals and 46 percent residents.

The services included the manufacturing and fitting of prosthetic limbs, as well as physical therapy.

KSrelief continues to provide general and critical care for vulnerable Yemeni people, the SPA reported.