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Investment and development opportunities for governments, utilities developers, financiers and investors
Water is the Middle East’s most precious resource – it is the lifeblood with which the region will continue to develop into a major global economic powerhouse.
Hear from the region’s leading water experts, regulators and investors including
Ministry of Environment and Water – UAE, Ministry of Water and Irrigation – Jordan, Abraaj Capital, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority, E&Y Middle East, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Cranfield University, Public Works Department, City of Minneapolis, Dubai Municipality, Emirates Environmental Group, Gulf Research Center, Stockholm International Water Institute, Suez Environment, Tanqia, Water Authority of Jordan and many more
Uncover the key challenges facing the water sector in the Middle East Water scarcity,
climate change, regulatory framework, ROI, economic viability, consumer behaviour, privatisation and many other issues
Keep up to date with the infrastructure development and investment opportunities
in water projects presented by leaders of the water industry in the Middle East
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Under the Patronage of H.E. Rashid Ahmad Muhammad Bin Fahad, Minister, Ministry of Environment and Water
In order to meet the rapidly growing demand for
water and wastewater services, the Arab countries
need to invest up to US$53 billion in water-related
infrastructure over the next 12 years. A leading local financial institution estimates that 50 million people in the Arab World do not have access to safe drinking water and almost twice this number suffers from lack of adequate sanitation.
In this arid part of the globe, the situation becomes more alarming when taking into consideration the rapid population growth and the water consumption per capita being one of the world’s highest. Local governments and
water authorities are revising their water distribution channels including irrigation policies and opening the sector to private companies to build, operate, own and invest in water projects.
The deregulation strategies aim to attract private
investments but policy makers believe that the
contribution of the private sector will also leverage the quality, growth and viability of the water industry in the Middle East.
Interactive panel discussions
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Form new relationships
The future of water in the region
Water Investment World Middle East 2009 will bring together leaders of the regional and international water sector to discuss, debate and determine the future of the
sector in the region. The event will throw light on the key challenges facing the water industry enabling you to identify the solutions and capitalise on the growth opportunities in the most
crucial of sectors in the Gulf countries and the broader Middle East region. Challenges such as supply demand dynamic, financing major projects in times of credit crunch, development of water infrastructure and raising capital for major projects, deregulation and investment
opportunities in the Middle Eastern water sector will be discussed by regional and international experts.
The core issues and concerns of the water industry will be addressed through interactive presentations, panel discussions and case studies by leading water experts, private and public utility representatives, environment specialists, investors, financiers and international players
in water and wastewater project managers.
It is where the needs of the water sector in the Middle East are outlined, and the opportunities for the entire value chain are presented.
It is where you need to be in April 2009
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