Global Energy Experts to Convene in Al-Khobar for Premier Middle East Water Week Conference & Exhibition

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Middle East chapter, this year’s theme, “One Water, One Strategy: Redefining Produced and Industrial Water in the Middle East,” will bring together global experts, industry leaders, and innovators to explore integrated approaches to water management, focusing on produced water, industrial water, and advanced treatment solutions. The strategic convergence of all water streams into a unified national resource strategy is now a key global priority. Accordingly, our discussions will address Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) and water valorization as critical enablers of circular water economies, alongside…

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Saudi Water Authority launches Global Water Regulation Forum to shape the future of water governance with IDRA as the Strategic Partner

A new annual global platform established by the Saudi Water Authority, with the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) as Strategic Partner, to debut alongside the IDRA World Congress 2026 in Riyadh from 1–5 November. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, August 4, 2026 — As water security becomes one of the world’s defining challenges, effective regulation has emerged as a critical enabler of resilient and sustainable water systems. Responding to that need, the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), with the International Desalination and Reuse Association as the strategic partner, has established…

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RE-ENGINEERING MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT: AN INSIGHT INTO THE TRANSFORMATION OF NANOBUBBLE TECHNOLOGY IN PRIMARY, SECONDARY & TERTIARY PROCESSES

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Amit Kapur, Founder, Chairman & MD of NICO Nanobubble India Co. From Compliance to Competitive Advantage in Wastewater Treatment  Municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants are no longer judged solely on discharge compliance. Today’s benchmarks extend to energy efficiency, footprint reduction, chemical minimisation, carbon intensity, reuse readiness, and resilience under fluctuating loads. Conventional process trains while proven are increasingly strained by tightening norms, rising power tariffs, land constraints, and sustainability mandates.  This is precisely where NICO Nanobubbles position itself not as a disruptive replacement, but as a high-impact process intensifier…

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International Water Leaders share insights during Global Dialogue on Water Reuse

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The WateReuse Association (WateReuse) and the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) are collaborating on a Global Dialogue on Water Reuse examining the drivers, challenges, and opportunities for accelerating the adoption of water reuse around the world. The organizations will produce a white paper later this year reflecting the consensus of experts participating in this initiative, which began at the 2024 WateReuse Symposium, March 11-14, 2024, in Denver, CO, and continued at the IDRA 2024 World Congress, December 8-12, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Supporting organizations include Veolia, the International…

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