MWE participates in Water Conference

Riyadh, October 11, SPA --The Ministry of Water and Electricity (MWE)
represented by Awareness and Conservation Department will take part
in the International Conference on Water Conservation in Arid Regions
(ICWCAR 09) organized by Water Researches Center, an affiliate of
King Abdulaziz University on October 11-14.
The three-day conference themes include water resources in arid
regions; domestic water conservation; water conservation in
agriculture; Water conservation in industry; Water reuse, New
technologies in water conservation; Economics of water conservation
and Education, culture and media role in water conservation.

MWE's participation is an effective contribution to highlighting the
role of awareness and rationing the use of water in combating
drought, and strengthening the principle of fruitful and constructive
cooperation between the ministry and citizens in the reduction of
water excessive consumption.

The objective of participating in the event stems from the keenness
of the ministry's officials to raise awareness and rationalization of
water consumption. It will shed light on the underground water
resources which are major sources for the Kingdom to reduce water
depletion, said Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Assaud, The Undersecretary of
MWE for Planning and Development.
--SPA