Experts discussing industry challenges, opportunities, policy changes at Global Water Expo.
RIYADH: The Global Water Expo is being held from Sept. 2-4 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, where experts are discussing industry challenges, opportunities, and policy changes.
The event features more than 300 local and international companies in the water treatment sector, including leading firms from Germany, China, Turkiye, and the US.
Visitors can explore solutions in water and desalination, drainage and sewage systems, water extraction and treatment, waste management, recycling, and environmental protection advancements.
Tareq Al-Tamimi, founder and owner of SAS RTL, spoke about his company's goals.
Commercially, they aim to showcase their facility to suppliers and consumers while growing in local and global markets.
SAS RTL began operations in 2021 after the
COVID-19 pandemic, specializing in water systems including desalination plants and sewage systems.
Water is critical for Saudi Arabia's economic progress and population well-being.
The Kingdom has made major investments to meet its fast-growing population's needs, sustain industries, and secure agriculture.
Hosting the world’s largest desalination plant, Saudi Arabia attracts international companies specializing in desalination and water solutions to present their technologies at the Global Water Expo.
Energy Recovery, an American leader in energy efficiency technology based in San Diego, California, is among these companies.
They develop innovations for desalination and energy recovery devices that reduce energy consumption in seawater desalination plants.
About 60 percent of this recovered energy is reused.
The expo runs from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., welcoming visitors, investors, and business owners to showcase technologies and exchange knowledge on water and sustainable practices.