20 speakers, 50 research papers at 15thGulf Water Conference to be held on April 28
Conference to address crucial issues in water management and technology etc
QNA
Doha: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “Kahramaa” in collaboration with Water Science and Technology Association and Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, will hold the 15th Gulf Water Conference in Doha on April 28, under the patronage of Minister of State for Energy Affairs H E Eng. Saad bin Sharida Al Kaabi.
Twenty speakers will participate in the conference attending seven main sessions, and 50 research papers will be discussed. The topics include ways of reducing carbon emissions in the water sector of the GCC countries in collaboration with the General Secretariat, and the effective management of the municipal water sector in collaboration with Arab Countries Water Utilities Association.
Additionally, the conference will explore prospects of water science and technology research in collaboration with the UNESCO office in Cairo, and the use of technology to bridge the data gap for the effective management of agricultural water in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ‘FAO.’
The sessions will also cover topics related to the privatization of the water sector and regulatory aspects, which are organized in cooperation with the Arab Countries Water Utilities Association. Additionally, the sessions will address water information systems for integrated water management in collaboration with the UNESCO office in Doha, as well as the study of antimicrobial resistance in municipal wastewater in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme.
President of Kahramaa, Eng. Issa bin Hilal Al Kuwari, pointed out that technology is an important tool we possess today, and we strive to harness it to improve the water sector and enhance the management of water resources. With coordination between the GCC countries and the concerned organizations, we can effectively implement these innovations.
This conference is an invitation to share expertise and discuss the latest technologies, benefits, and challenges facing the region. It is an important step towards the sustainability of the water sector, elevating the level of water treatment, investing in water sector technologies, and identifying smart innovative solutions.
The conference primarily aims to review the current and emerging technologies used in various water sectors, increase awareness of them, and understand their advantages, challenges, and limitations. The participants will endeavour to present technological solutions applied in the region and internationally to address the challenges that face the water sector. The conference also aims to connect scientists and exchange expertise and case studies of best practices in the GCC countries and other countries in the region regarding the use of technology in the water sector.
