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Waleh dam in Madadaba governorate. (Al-Mamlakah TV)

Jordan dam reserves at all-time low as water crisis looms

  • Of the kingdom’s 14 major dams, three are now empty, according to officials
  • Head of the Jordan Valley Farmers’ Union Adnan Khaddam blamed the government for the “risky” water situation
By Raed Omari ·
According to a 2019 report from the World Health Organization and the UN Children’s Fund, about 2.2 billion people worldwide do not have safely managed drinking water. (Supplied)

Egyptian social startup on a mission to get clean water flowing in Africa

By Mostafa Adel ·
Special Dar Si Hmad set up CloudFisher fog-harvesters, developed by the German WaterFoundation, on Morocco’s Mount Boutmezguida. (Supplied) photos

Can tech advances solve arid Middle East’s water scarcity problem?

By Caline Malek ·
Saudi Arabia meeting water scarcity challenge with innovation

Saudi Arabia meeting water scarcity challenge with innovation

By Lojien Ben Gassem ·
Special As water scarcity affects millions, a Middle East foundation is making a difference

As water scarcity affects millions, a Middle East foundation is making a difference

By Caline Malek ·
Special ‘Coordinated action’ key to a water-secure Middle East

‘Coordinated action’ key to a water-secure Middle East

By Caline Malek ·
Quarter of world’s population facing extreme water stress

Quarter of world’s population facing extreme water stress

By AFP ·
As water disappears, parched southern Pakistan farmers march north

As water disappears, parched southern Pakistan farmers march north

By Reuters ·
Global scientific conference in Riyadh to discuss water scarcity

Global scientific conference in Riyadh to discuss water scarcity

By Rashid Hassan ·

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