Connecting with the leaders shaping the future of water in Saudi Arabia
How can innovation, collaboration and smart infrastructure help secure a more sustainable water future?
These were some of the key questions explored at Saudi Water Week 2026, held in Jeddah from 28 June to 1 July, bringing together government entities, utilities, developers, consultants and technology providers from across the sector.
Representing IDOM were Muhannad Alqahtani, Dalia Dandan, Tyson William Doyle, Javier Fernández Gómez and Rayan Almabadi, who attended technical sessions and met with clients, partners and stakeholders, strengthening relationships and exploring new opportunities for collaboration.
Throughout the week, discussions focused on some of the water sector’s most pressing priorities.
- Water sector transformation and governance
- Water security and climate resilience
- Digital innovation and smart water technologies
- Sustainable water infrastructure and transmission systems
- Investment opportunities and public-private partnership (PPP) models
- Workforce development and future skills
- Water resource management, reuse and sustainability
The conference highlighted Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing the water sector through innovation, integrated planning and strategic investment, while fostering collaboration across government, industry and academia.
At IDOM, we are proud to support this transformation through multidisciplinary engineering and consulting services, helping deliver resilient, efficient and future-ready water infrastructure across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
