October 2, 2019 The Nile River in Egypt Throughout history, the Nile River has been Egypt’s main artery of transport and communication as well as the source of its fertility and wealth. At one time, the river provided sufficient clean …
September 2, 2019 Meet the Iraqi Activists Who Are Standing Up for the Environment 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 …
February 10, 2015 Gaza Strip Residents Face Daily Struggle for Water The Gaza Strip is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an estimated 4,500 inhabitants per square kilometre. The population has …
First Mesopotamian Water Forum addresses key challenges to regional water management Published on July 22, 2019 Held from 6-8 April 2019 at the University of Sulaimani, the forum set out to address some of these challenges in the 21st century and to promote water as a … In this article: Iraq | Events - Shared Waters | Dams - Euphrates - Kurdistan - Rivers - Tigris - Water Diplomacy
To Prevent Water Shortages, Jordan must Act without Delay Published on March 4, 2019 The negative consequences of Middle Eastern regional conflicts for Jordan find an echo in climate change, which also aggravates the country’s water problems: … In this article: Jordan | Blogs - Water Management | Water Scarcity
Oman Steps Up Research and Innovation Efforts to Solve Water Problems Published on January 30, 2019 The Middle East Desalination Center (MEDRC), headquartered in the capital Muscat, was founded in 1996. MEDRC is working in alignment with the government … In this article: Oman | Blogs - Prospects | Desalination
Dialogue on Water and Waste Management in the MENA Region Published on May 14, 2018 This article provides a summary of a five-day dialogue programme of meetings, presentations, discussions and field trips entitled ‘Innovations in water and … In this article: Events - Water Quality | Wastewater
Interview with Manal al-Bulushi, Winner of the Omani Young Water Researcher Award Published on January 18, 2018 Fanack Water interviewed the ambitious al-Bulushi during the event, asking her about her project, her aspirations and vision. In this article: Oman | Interviews - Water Management | Water Efficiency
Water scarcity and conflict in the Middle East: The story of Khuzestan Published on January 11, 2018 What makes this particularly painful for that residents of Khuzestan is that the dams on the Karun are not only used for generating energy and irrigating … In this article: Iran | Publications - Shared Waters - Water Challenges | Dams - Drought - Water Crisis - Water Scarcity
Water Diplomacy in the MENA Region: A New Training Programme for Young Professionals Published on December 4, 2017 The ultimate goal of the programme is to create a generation of young professionals who are dedicated to solving the current water problems by applying … In this article: Events - Shared Waters | Education - Nile River - Water Diplomacy
Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources: A New Modelling Study for the Arab Region Published on October 31, 2017 For the first time, an integrated assessment that includes climate change predictions, hydrological modelling and socio-economic vulnerability has been … In this article: Blogs - Water Resources | Climate Change
Interview with Mohammad al-Hmaidi, CEO of the Palestinian Water Sector Regulatory Council Published on October 23, 2017 Mohammad al-Hmaidi explains the challenges and achievements of the newly established Water Sector Regulatory Council (WSRC), an institution that began its work … In this article: Palestine | Interviews - Water Management | Policy - Water Governance
Zayandehroud River in Iran Published on July 12, 2017 The Zayandehroud, which means ‘life-giving river’, is the largest river in central Iran and has traditionally been a major source of water for the country In this article: Iran | Prospects - Publications - Water Resources | Rivers
Iraqi Marshes Published on May 30, 2017 The Iraqi Marshes are located in the lower Mesopotamian basin, in the vast floodplain wetlands created by the Tigris-Euphrates river system. In this article: Iraq | Publications - Water Resources | Euphrates - Marshes - Tigris
COCOON Planting Technology to Grow Trees in Palestine Published on May 2, 2017 In 2016, Fanack, Land Life Company (LLC) and the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) initiated a pilot project to bring the innovative COCOON planting … In this article: Palestine | Publications - Water Use | Agriculture - Gaza - Sustainability - West Bank
The Asi River and the Turkey-Syria Friendship Dam Published on April 3, 2017 For many years, negotiations between Turkey and Syria over the Orontes or Asi River were linked to issues concerning the Euphrates and Tigris rivers shared … In this article: Syria - Turkey | Publications - Shared Waters | Dams - Hydropower - Rivers - Water Diplomacy
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in MENA Countries Published on March 19, 2017 Wastewater treatment is the process of removing contaminants from water through engineered physical, chemical and biological processes to produce an effluent … In this article: Publications - Water Quality | Finance - Pollution - Sewage - Wastewater - Water Treatment Plants
Solar Desalination: A Promising Solution for the Future of Water in MENA Published on May 18, 2016 To mitigate water scarcity, the countries of the MENA region have substantially increased their investment and participation in desalination. There is no … In this article: Publications - Water Infrastructure | Desalination - Solar
Gaza’s Water Crisis Published on September 15, 2015 The water crisis in Gaza is steadily worsening for the past decade. The causes are rapid population growth; the overpumping and pollution of local groundwater … In this article: Palestine | Publications - Water Challenges | Conflict - Environment - Gaza - Water Crisis
High and Dry with the Hashemites Published on March 18, 2015 With much of its land an arid, inhospitable desert, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, one of the world’s driest countries, threatens to die of thirst. Analysts … In this article: Jordan | Blogs - Water Challenges | Policy - Refugees - Water Scarcity
Gaza Strip Residents Face Daily Struggle for Water Published on February 10, 2015 The Gaza Strip is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an estimated 4,500 inhabitants per square kilometre. The population has increased … In this article: Palestine | Interviews - Uncategorized - Water Quality | Gaza - Pollution - Water Crisis
