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Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, inaugurated the Innovation Water Sustainability (IDWS) Conference 2025, under the patronage of Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Governor of Makkah Region and on behalf of Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Region.
The opening day of the much-anticipated 4th edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference at Jeddah set the stage for global partnerships and solutions that aim to shape a more sustainable future for the water sector. The three-day event is bringing together policymakers, engineers, scientists and innovators to share discoveries and expertise to address one of the most pressing global challenges: the sustainable use, conservation, and management of water.
With participation from 139 countries, 107 exhibitors and 10,000 attendees, this year’s conference showcases the vital role of innovation in advancing water sustainability. More than 188 speakers will deliver crucial insights and direction, while 76 scientific papers will be presented, reflecting a strong international commitment to developing knowledge and solutions that will support a secure and resilient water future.
Eng Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al‑Abdulkarim, President of the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), delivered the opening keynote address ahead of a thought-provoking day of discussion and direction for the future of water safety. In his address, he outlined Saudi Arabia’s role on the global stage in shaping the direction of water security, regulation and innovation partnerships.
“The discussions held today will set the foundation for 21st Century-thinking at a time when the challenges of water scarcity and stress have become universally acknowledged,” he said. “Despite progress over the past decade that has enabled more than 960 million people to gain access to water, the challenges of this century remain significant, with more than two billion still lacking – a quarter of the world’s population – access to safe water sources for either the entire year or part of it.”
Underlining Saudi Arabia’s role in championing water safety innovation, the opening day of IDWS 2025 also honoured industry change makers with the Global Prize for Innovation in Water Award, recognising leading projects across production, treatment, reuse and digital solutions. A total of 12 projects were awarded.
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