AJMAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – The scarcity of water resources in Middle East nations is expected to create serious environmental challenges for the region if it is not properly addressed, a water expert said in a recent story in the Khaleej Times.
Dr. Zain Al Abden Al Sayed Rizk, dean of the Institute of Environment, Energy and Water at Ajman University of Science and Technology, was quoted as saying that the region is "faced with a lot of challenges in terms of environment, water resources management and energy," adding that education about these challenges is one key to preventing future crises.
This and other observations about both the challenges and opportunities for water development in the Middle East were recently compiled from various Middle East news sources by the Water Exchange Newsletter.
Meanwhile, more than 200 water and wastewater projects are currently underway across Iran and 14 water treatment plants will become operational by March, according to an article on Iran Daily.
And in Qatar, the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corp. forecasts an 11 percent growth in the demand for water during the next five years, The Peninsula reported.
Saudi Arabia's Water and Electricity Minister Abdullah Al Hussayen said that nation's new water company would float part of its shares through a public offering as demand for water in that nation grows along with its surging population, according to a report by the Khaleej Times.
For related information on this story, click here.
Every month in Water Technology Magazine, "Professor POU/POE" answers reader questions about point-of-use/point-of-entry water treatment.
If you have a question for the Professor (also known as David Bauman, Technical Editor), send an e-mail to rdipaolo@ntpmedia.com and we'll pass it along. With your question, please indicate your general location (region, state, province, etc.). Not all questions will be chosen for publication.
Write for WT
Water Technology welcomes and encourages editorial contributions from the world of residential water conditioning, bottled water delivery, and treatment for commercial or light industrial applications.
To place a classified ad online, e-mail your ad text to pharrington@ntpmedia.com or call Pat Harrington at 518-640-9173.
Bookstore
WaterTechBooks.com is an online bookseller for the water treatment industry. It has dozens of titles in stock, in a variety of categories. A simple e-commerce platform allows you to complete your transaction online and have your books shipped directly to your home or business.
Every month in 
