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Water Management in Yemen

The Ministry of Water and Environment was established in May 2003 to reorganize the water sector, with the aim of creating an institutional structure …

Turning Air into Water: Interview with CEO of WattAir

Drought, Migration, and Radicalisation in the MENA

One Water: From life-giving force to scarce resource

Iran Water Report

Iran faces major challenges in securing water and food for its growing population. These challenges result from both the country’s semi-arid climate …

Interview with Henk Ovink on Water Investment and Innovation in the Middle East

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 …

Syria’s Water Crisis: Assessing the Intersection of Climate Change and Geopolitical Interests

In Syria, the humanitarian crisis resulting from over ten years of war, along with the geopolitical lines drawn by local and regional players, make it …

Desalination: Miracle or False Hope for the Water Scarce Gulf Countries?

Although desalination will help reduce the stress that a growing population and inefficient wastewater systems are putting on natural resources, it …

What Does the Future Hold for Water in Egypt?

Following the 2030 Vision, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has demonstrated that it understands Egypt’s water concerns and has …

Water Management Challenges in Egypt

The construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), an expanding population and prolonged drought made Egypt face the possibility of …

Egypt Water Report

Given the scarcity of water resources and the rise in demand for them, it is imperative to protect and use all available resources to ensure their …

Conservation of Oasis Ecosystems in the MENA Region under Water Stress

Water Use and Quality in Israel

Studies show that by 2065, total water demand will rise to 3.8 BCM (0.8%), 4.9 BCM (1.6%) and 6.2 BCM (2%) under respective low, medium and high …

‘From satellites to sandbags’ Investing in a Cooperative Future at the UN Water Conference

Rising temperatures are also increasing the amount of moisture held in the atmosphere, resulting in drier summers in regions such as the …

MENA in Focus: Key Takeaways from the UN 2023 Water Conference

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 …

2023 UN Water Conference: Pathway to Water in Climate Action at COP28

The 2023 UN Water Conference, organized by the Netherlands and Tajikistan, created a space for sectors to collaborate on strategy for new demands on …

What Does the Future Hold for Water in Iraq?

Like many countries around the world and particularly in the MENA region, Iraq’s projected future freshwater availability looks bleak, with an …

Water Use in Turkey

According to TÜİK forecasts, Turkey’s population will reach approximately 90 million in 2030, and accessible water will decrease from 1,404 cubic …

Summer of Drought: Lessons from Iran and Turkey?

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 …

Jordan Water Report

Demand for water continues to rise, putting huge pressure on the country’s water resources. The growing gap between supply and demand is mainly due …