Saudi Arabia's water desalination industry fastest-growing in world
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Business
Saudi Arabia's water desalination industry is experiencing an annual growth rate of six percent - the highest in the world.
The population of the country is growing at the rate of over 2.5 percent, while the demand for water is increasing by more than 8.8 percent annually.
Furthermore, theMinistry of Water and Electricityhave signed several contracts worth billions of dollars to establish new desalination facilities in the Kingdom in addition to renovating existing plants to prolong their life expectancy from 25 years to 40 years.
Currently, the state-ownedSaline Water Conservation Corporation(SWCC) operates 36 water desalination stations on the Red Coast.
Saudi Energy 2014, to be held from May 26 to 28 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, will exhibit cutting-edge technology and latest products in water desalination.
Under the patronage of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Water and Electricity, the event is being organized by the Riyadh Exhibitions Company and Informa Exhibitions.
With the demand for desalinated water at an all time high in the Kingdom, Saudi Energy is one of the leading specialized exhibitions in the region that will give exhibitors an insight about the requirements of the country's water desalination sector, enable them to strengthen their presence in the Saudi market.
Participants will gain entry into the regional market by exploring partnership opportunities with local companies, and networking with the region's professional audience, including government officials, service providers, regional buyers and international exhibitors.
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