The World Bank Reviews The Capabilities Of ‘Waterra'

The Institute for Water Technology Innovation and Advanced Research, the research arm of desalination, received a delegation from the World Bank headed by Mr. Markus Wishhardt, responsible for water resources management. The exploratory visit focused on reviewing the pioneering achievements and innovations in the field of the desalination industry and scientific research.

The visit provided the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences between the delegation and the institute’s research team on enhancing environmental sustainability and accelerating progress towards desalination goals. Emphasis was also placed on developing regulatory frameworks and policies to achieve tangible results in addressing and finding solutions to water problems and challenges globally.

The visit aims to build an effective partnership between the World Bank and the Institute to support the Bank’s efforts in strengthening capabilities in low-growth countries. This comes within the framework of enhancing infrastructure and sustainability in these countries, in line with global sustainability goals. This step is considered an affirmation of international cooperation in improving water management and achieving water security for future generations, and promoting technology and innovation as a main way to achieve vital goals.

This important visit by the World Bank comes within the framework of international cooperation to improve water management and confront the challenges of water scarcity that many countries face. Desalination technology and innovation in this field are also an essential part of sustainable solutions to meet global water needs. It is expected that cooperation between the World Bank and the Institute for Water Technology Innovation and Advanced Research will be strengthened through the exchange of experiences and knowledge, and the adoption of a regulatory framework that contributes to achieving positive results in the field of desalination and contributes to enhancing sustainability and achieving water security for communities around the world.

It is worth noting that the Institute for Water Technology Innovation and Advanced Research works with great focus on developing technologies to keep pace with the increasing challenges in preserving global water resources. Within the framework of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the Corporation seeks to achieve water security through sustainable projects, and to strengthen its leadership in the field of the desalination industry locally and globally through its commitment to continuous improvement, which strengthens its leadership in the field of the desalination industry locally and globally.

About ​​The Saline Water Conversion Corporation
​​The Saline Water Conversion Corporation is a Saudi governmental institution concerned with desalinating seawater and delivering produced desalinated water to various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by Royal Decree No. M/49 on 8/20/1394 AH corresponding to 9/7/1974 AD as an independent governmental institution. Having a legal personality.