Water Security in Saudi Arabia

Water is critical for economic and social development in Saudi Arabia (KSA). It is essential to meet basic human needs, manage the environment, and sustain economic growth. However, despite the water scarcityWater scarcity and importance, the KSA faces severe challenges due to the unsustainable use of water resourcesWater resources. This chapter aims to comprehensively analyse water status in KSA concerning water resourcesWater resources, uses, security, policies, regulations, technologies, and prospectsProspects. The collected data used in this study were mainly from the published reports by the KSA Ministry of EnvironmentEnvironment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA). Also, the study analysisAnalysis benefits from the most recent literature covering different water sector disciplines in KSA and similar regions. Based on the current status of water resourcesResources in KSA, the study suggested a conceptual framework which can be used to implement the water sector strategy established by the MEWA. The framework can set the problems, aims, procedures, services, action plans, and system monitoringMonitoring for the water sector in KSA.