The Largest Desalination Conference & Expo in the Region
30 – 31 March 2026 | Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE
From ambitious national visions to the alliances shaping tomorrow’s water landscape, the 7th MENA Desalination Forum is where ambition meets innovation — and where the region’s water future begins to unfold.
In its seventh edition, the Forum stands as the premier meeting point for government leaders, utilities, regulators, EPCs, developers, and technology pioneers driving progress across the sector. As MENA nations fast-track record-scale desalination projects and implement transformative water strategies, the 2026 edition sets the stage for strategic partnerships, breakthrough solutions, and forward-looking dialogue that will define the next era of water desalination and water security across the region.
The MENA Desalination Projects Forum convenes leading industry stakeholders, policymakers, and technology providers to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in desalination across the MENA region.
30 – 31 March 2026 | Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE
From ambitious national visions to the alliances shaping tomorrow’s water landscape, the 7th MENA Desalination Forum is where ambition meets innovation — and where the region’s water future begins to unfold.
In its seventh edition, the Forum stands as the premier meeting point for government leaders, utilities, regulators, EPCs, developers, and technology pioneers driving progress across the sector. As MENA nations fast-track record-scale desalination projects and implement transformative water strategies, the 2026 edition sets the stage for strategic partnerships, breakthrough solutions, and forward-looking dialogue that will define the next era of water desalination and water security across the region.
The MENA Desalination Projects Forum convenes leading industry stakeholders, policymakers, and technology providers to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in desalination across the MENA region.
Key Focus Areas 2026
💧 Energy-Efficient and Renewable-Powered Desalination
Scaling next-generation plants powered by solar, wind, hydrogen, and hybrid systems to reduce energy intensity and emissions.
💧Energy-Efficient and Renewable-Powered Desalination
Scaling next-generation plants powered by solar, wind, hydrogen, and hybrid systems to reduce energy intensity and emissions.
💧 Core Desalination Technologies and Equipment
Showcasing the latest advancements in membranes, pumps, valves, energy recovery devices, filtration systems, and process automation
💧 Large-scale Project Pipeline
Exclusive insights into the region’s largest desalination developments including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, Morocco, Qatar, Iraq, and Jordan.
💧 Sustainability and Circular Water Economy
Advancing low-impact desalination through brine valorization, carbon reduction, resource recovery, and ecosystem protection.
💧 Policy, Regulation and Investment Frameworks
Exploring evolving national strategies, PPP models, and financing mechanisms driving water security and private-sector participation.
💧 Local Manufacturing and Supply Chain Development
Accelerating localization of membranes, pumps, and key components to strengthen regional capabilities and in-country value.
💧 Strategic Partnerships and Market Engagement
Enabling collaboration among government entities, utilities, EPCs, financiers, and technology providers to unlock the next wave of regional water projects.
