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Fanack Water provides accessible and well-researched information on water resources in the Middle East and North Africa.| Fanack Water
Fanack Water provides accessible and well-researched information on water resources in the Middle East and North Africa.| Fanack Water
Author: Fanack Water Editorial Team Iran’s Water Crisis Part 1: The Climate and Natural Roots of a Growing Catastrophe Iran’s water crisis is not new, but in 2025 it has reached breaking point. A nation once known for its ancient qanats and efficient water engineering is now facing a reality shaped by relentless drought, heatwaves, […] The post Iran’s Water Crisis: Climate and Natural Roots of a Growing Catastrophe appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
Author: Fanack Water Editorial Team Floods Bring an Old Dispute Back to the Surface Early October saw rising Nile waters inundate parts of Egypt and Sudan, destroying farmland, swamping coastal villages, and reigniting tensions over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). In northern Egypt, residents of the Nile Delta navigated flooded streets by boat. Sudan’s […] The post Surging Nile Waters Rekindle the GERD Dispute Between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The post Gaza’s Water Crisis: The Ceasefire and the Way Forward appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
MENA groundwater depletion threatens water security, agriculture, and livelihoods. Sustainable management, alternative sources, and regional cooperation are crucial.| Fanack Water
The main surface water resource in Palestine is the Jordan River. However, three main factors have led to a dramatic decrease over the...| Fanack Water
Palestine is one of the most unique water cases in the world, not only for its water scarcity but also for its complex political context.| Fanack Water
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The influx of Palestinian refugees strained Jordan water reserves. The refugee camps needed a domestic water supply, as did Palestinians| Fanack Water
Shared Water Resources in Jordan| Fanack Water
Author: Toka Mahmoud Yemen’s water crisis is dire. Nearly 18 million people lack safe water. In rural areas, families may rely on trucked water from 30 kilometers away, often at extremely high prices. Some reviews indicate that climate change, combined with unsustainable groundwater use, can contribute to migration. However, the relationship between water insecurity and migration in Yemen has […] The post When Water Runs Out: How Water Scarcity Drives Migration in Yemen appeared first...| Fanack Water
Author: Fanack Water Editorial Team Iraq is facing a worsening water crisis, and recent moves by Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani’s government to seek short-term water negotiations with Turkey have met sharp criticism from political circles and experts alike. The stakes are high: dwindling water supplies now threaten Iraqi livelihoods, agriculture, and the very stability […] The post Iraq’s Water Crisis Deepens as Government Pursues Short-Term Talks with Turkey appeared first on ...| Fanack Water
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Author: Fanack Water Editorial Team In this third and last article regarding the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Water Security Strategy 2036, the Water Supply Management Programme will be discussed. Expanding and Modernizing Water Networks The UAE faces the dual challenge of rapid growth and water scarcity. Authorities are tackling this head-on with the Water Supply […] The post UAE Water Supply Management: Upgrading Networks, Harnessing New Technology appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
UAE water demand management targets a 21% cut by 2036, boosting reuse, efficiency, and conservation to balance growth.| Fanack Water
Partnership between Fanack Water and The Hague Roundtable on Climate & Security| Fanack Water
The water crisis in Gaza is steadily worsening for the past decade. The causes are rapid population growth; the overpumping and pollution| Fanack Water
Water Situation in Gaza: Current Overview| Fanack Water
The post Emergency Water Planning in the UAE: Readiness for Floods and Drought appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The post Drought, Migration, and Radicalisation in the MENA appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The post Wetskills: Empowering Youth-Driven Solutions for the MENA appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The Al Khafji solar desalination plant in Saudi Arabia delivers water to 150,000 people, cutting emissions by 91% and setting a model for sustainability.| Fanack Water
Second Greater Beirut Water Supply Project| Fanack Water
Author: Fanack Water Editorial Team Beirut’s Water Crisis Needs a Solution Lebanon faces severe water shortages, made worse by years of drought and declining rainfall. Millions in Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon have to rely on expensive private tankers or ration their water. Now, the Second Greater Beirut Water Supply Project (SGBWSP) is moving forward. Backed by […] The post Second Greater Beirut Water Supply Project appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
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The post How AI Can Help Solve Water Scarcity in MENA appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The post The Flash Flood Wave Redefining Policy in the MENA appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
Wastewater reuse is transforming water security in the MENA region. Policy, tech, and innovation are driving sustainable reuse.| Fanack Water
Desalination and XPRIZE on Display at IDRA Congress Abu Dhabi| Fanack Water
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Saudi Arabia’s ambitious water infrastructure plans have taken a major step forward with the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) securing US$ 650 million in financing to modernize two key desalination plants in Jubail and Khobar. As reported by Smart Water Magazine, this financing will facilitate the conversion of the Jubail Phase I and Khobar Phase II […] The post Saudi Water Authority Secures $650 Million for Desalination Upgrades appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The post Egypt’s Mega-Irrigation Overhaul: Modernizing Agriculture for Water Security appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
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Key water events in MENA. Explore forums in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and beyond focused on climate, water, and sustainability.| Fanack Water
Author: Frederik de Haan The Arabian Gulf is one of the driest regions on earth, where freshwater resources are limited and natural replenishment is minimal. Against this backdrop of extreme water scarcity, countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have turned to desalination as a lifeline. A recent article by the Atlantic Council explores this […] The post Desalination in the Gulf: A Double-Edged Sword for Water Security appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
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The post ANTONIE C.A. DAKE, FOUNDER OF FANACK, HAS DIED appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
In this in-depth interview, Glada Lahn of Chatham House discusses the rising urgency of water security in the Middle East, linking it to oil, conflict, climate change, and regional geopolitics.| Fanack Water
The post Financing the Water Transition in the MENA Region: Unlocking $500 Billion with Green Bonds and PPPs appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The post Morocco Doubles Down on Desalination Amid Worsening Drought appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Author: Ines Strohschein, Mohamed Bin Zayed Water Initiative One Water: From life-giving force to scarce resource There is a finite volume of water on our planet and always has been—whether it was there at Earth’s inception as water molecules embedded in the rock that became earth 4 billion years ago, was later […]| Fanack Water
Interview with Manal al-Bulushi, Winner of the Omani Young Water Researcher Award| Fanack Water
One Water: From life-giving force to scarce resource| Fanack Water
Financing the Water Transition in the MENA Region: Unlocking $500 Billion with Green Bonds and PPPs| Fanack Water
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Advertorial by Energy Recovery Unrivalled Performance in Harsh Environments New Research Demonstrates a 30-Year Design Life for Energy Recovery Pressure Exchangers Seawater desalination is an essential solution for mounting freshwater needs, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region where water scarcity is commonplace. While desalination is an energy-intensive process, innovative technologies have […] The post Durable and energy efficient seawater desalination appeared fi...| Fanack Water
Fanack Water attended the Global Water Summit in Paris 12-14 May 2025. While there, Matt Luna with Fanack spoke with Henk Ovink, the Executive Director of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water, and former Water Envoy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Mr. Ovink shared his views on investment, innovation, and needed cooperation […]| Fanack Water
Author: Matt Luna / Fanack Water Water scarcity is a familiar theme for those working in the water sector. It is even more familiar for people without access to clean water, as they are struggling to live in these conditions. Solutions and technology to tackle water scarcity were presented, promoted and connected at the International […]| Fanack Water
Fanack Water is proud to be a collaborating partner since 2023 with The Hague Roundtable on Climate & Security.| Fanack Water
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Rising temperatures are also increasing the amount of moisture held in the atmosphere, resulting in drier summers in regions such as the Mediterranean. However, more vegetation leads to more rain, so converting forests to agricultural land can have a significant impact on regional rain patterns. The post ‘From satellites to sandbags’ Investing in a Cooperative Future at the UN Water Conference appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
Cities Alliance’s new brief Empower a Woman with Water and She Can Change Her City, provides an overview of the situation in the region, and share expert views on the issue in countries such as Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, and Palestine. The document showcases some of the grassroots initiatives that are enabling women to play a role in water management and makes recommendations for improved women’s engagement in this field. The post Empower a Woman with Water and She Can Change Her City appea...| Fanack Water
A range of challenges were presented: the region is water scarce, and the two main river systems, the Nile and the Tigris/Euphrates, are drying up which will lead to transboundary supply issues. Simultaneously, there are many demand issues resulting from increased water use for agricultural, industrial and domestic purposes. The post MENA in Focus: Key Takeaways from the UN 2023 Water Conference appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The 2023 UN Water Conference, organized by the Netherlands and Tajikistan, created a space for sectors to collaborate on strategy for new demands on water resources and security. The months leading up to COP 28 may reveal whether this opportunity was truly a starting point. The post 2023 UN Water Conference: Pathway to Water in Climate Action at COP28 appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
In short, a scorching future seems unavoidable if warming is not limited quickly and drastically. Hotter summers are only the beginning. Rainfall is diminishing, which, together with the heat, is causing rivers and marshes in southern Iraq to dry up and contributing to the desertification of farmland. The post In the Middle East, temperatures are soaring. Will the region remain habitable? appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
What is causing the increase in drought and water scarcity in both countries? We could point at climate change as a main cause, due to higher temperatures and reduced rainfall. However, do water management, policies and human behaviour not play a bigger role? The post Summer of Drought: Lessons from Iran and Turkey? appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
Ongoing disagreements over technical and legal issues concerning the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile led to new talks being initiated between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia The post Potential Water Scarcity is Fuelling the Conflict Between Egypt and Ethiopia appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The year 2018 was marked by a severe drought in Iraq, a formerly water-rich country. The water crisis is complex, however, with multiple causes and the potential for future conflicts. A group of young Iraqi activists is trying to raise awareness about the issue. The post Meet the Iraqi Activists Who Are Standing Up for the Environment appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
Climate change has impacted Jordan with a rise of temperatures that has decreased the water resources, while sudden heavy rainfalls have ..| Fanack Water
This article provides a summary of dialogue programme entitled ‘Innovations in water and waste management: Models of transferability| Fanack Water
“In 2010, water losses in Muscat [the capital] were 40%,” said Manal al-Bulushi, an Omani student who won the Omani Young Water Researcher| Fanack Water
Mohammad al-Hmaidi explains the challenges and achievements of the newly established Water Sector Regulatory Council (WSRC)| Fanack Water
Gaza Strip is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an estimated 4,500 inhabitant per square Kilometer.| Fanack Water
Fanack Water speaks to Tawfiq Habashneh, Secretary General of the Water Authority of Jordan, about supplying water to a growing population.| Fanack Water
Fanack Water speaks to Professor Elias Salameh of the University of Jordan about possible solutions to Jordan’s water crisis| Fanack Water
Q&A with Dr Ahmad Yaqubi, Water Resources Technical Adviser, Palestinian Water Authority, Gaza| Fanack Water
Gaza’s water crisis has been steadily worsening over recent decades. The area’s only source of fresh water is the Coastal Aquifer, a groundwater basin that runs the length of the Gaza Strip and along part of the Israeli coast. The post Why Gaza is Running Out of Fresh Water appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
