Egypt’s water resources minister arrives in Jeddah for inaugural Saudi Water Week

CAIRO – 28 June 2026: Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam arrived in Jeddah on Sunday to participate in the inaugural Saudi Water Week, a regional gathering focused on water security, resource sustainability and innovation in the water sector.

The event, running from June 28 to July 2, brings together ministers, policymakers, experts and industry representatives to discuss challenges facing water resources and ways to strengthen regional and international cooperation.

Sewilam attended the opening ceremony and toured the accompanying exhibition, which showcases technologies and solutions in water management, desalination, water reuse and digital applications.

During the event, the minister is scheduled to take part in a series of ministerial panel discussions on integrated water resources management, water security, climate change adaptation and the use of innovative technologies to improve the sustainability of the water sector.

 

The Saudi Water Week will feature panels, workshops and specialized exhibitions, alongside the 7th Arab Water Forum and the 2nd Stakeholders Consultation Meeting of the 11th World Water Forum (Riyadh 2027).

On the sidelines of the event, Sewilam is expected to hold bilateral meetings with ministers, senior officials and representatives of regional and international organizations to discuss ways to expand cooperation and exchange expertise in sustainable water resources management.