IDWS2025 Conference in Jeddah to Shape the Future of Global Water Management

Jeddah will host the fourth edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS2025) from December 8 to 10, 2025. (SPA)
Jeddah will host the fourth edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS2025) from December 8 to 10, 2025. (SPA)
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IDWS2025 Conference in Jeddah to Shape the Future of Global Water Management

Jeddah will host the fourth edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS2025) from December 8 to 10, 2025. (SPA)
Jeddah will host the fourth edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS2025) from December 8 to 10, 2025. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's city of Jeddah will host the fourth edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS2025), organized by the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) from December 8 to 10, 2025, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The event will bring together global experts, innovators, and policymakers to discuss cutting-edge solutions and strategies for sustainable water management.

It will feature over 169 speakers and is expected to draw around 7,300 participants from 133 countries, including the United States, China, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Brazil, Portugal, Italy, and several Gulf and Arab nations, marking the largest international gathering of water innovation leaders.

SWA President Eng. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulkarim stated that the IDWS 2025 conference will host leaders from governments, companies, universities, and research centers, making it an international platform for exchanging expertise and shaping a sustainable water future.

The conference aims to serve as a leading global platform for turning innovations into practical solutions by fostering active partnerships between international entities, entrepreneurs, and investors.

It is expected to feature numerous strategic partnerships and agreements with a market value exceeding SAR200 million.



Fallen Debris in Dubai after Drone Interception

Workers inspect the damage at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
Workers inspect the damage at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
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Fallen Debris in Dubai after Drone Interception

Workers inspect the damage at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
Workers inspect the damage at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Dubai reported an attempted drone attack and fallen debris in two locations on Thursday.

The Dubai government's media office reported "a minor incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell onto the facade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road.”

Earlier, the media office reported "a minor drone incident in the Al Bada'a area.”

Both incidents caused no casualties, it said in the statements on X.


Kuwait Reports Material Damage after Drone Attack on Airport

A man fishes in the Gulf waters off Kuwait City on March 10, 2026. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)
A man fishes in the Gulf waters off Kuwait City on March 10, 2026. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)
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Kuwait Reports Material Damage after Drone Attack on Airport

A man fishes in the Gulf waters off Kuwait City on March 10, 2026. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)
A man fishes in the Gulf waters off Kuwait City on March 10, 2026. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

Drone strikes caused damage at Kuwait's international airport, authorities said Thursday, after the facility came under fire again during Iran's attacks against the Gulf.

"The civil aviation announces that Kuwait International Airport was targeted by several drones, resulting only in material damage," authorities said in a statement, adding that there were no casualties.

Also Thursday, Kuwait's electricity ministry said that six power transmission lines ⁠went out of service ⁠after debris from ⁠intercepted drones fell on them.

The ministry added that the electricity and ⁠water situation is ⁠under control.


Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones Headed to Shaybah Oil Field

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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones Headed to Shaybah Oil Field

Saudi Ministry of Defense logo
Saudi Ministry of Defense logo

Saudi Arabia intercepted drones headed towards the Shaybah oil field on Thursday, marking ⁠the third such incident reported on the same day.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki also stated Wednesday that a hostile drone was shot down while attempting to approach the Diplomatic Quarter.

Al-Maliki further stated that drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region.