MENA Desalination Projects 2026

The MENA Desalination Projects Forum 2026 is the region’s largest government-endorsed desalination summit. Held 30–31 March 2026 in Abu Dhabi, it convenes over 400 policymakers, utilities, technology providers, and EPC leaders to review $50 bn desalination mega-projects, innovation in membrane tech, financing models, and sustainability roadmaps across MENA

Key Highlights

• Showcases of large-scale desalination infrastructure across UAE, Saudi, and Egypt

• Technical insights on energy recovery, solar desalination, and brine disposal

• PPP project pipeline and procurement plans for 2026–2030

• Panels on reducing water-energy nexus impact through innovation

Who Should Attend?

• Government water authorities

• Utility managers and plant operators

• EPC contractors and project developers

• Tech innovators in water treatment and membrane systems

• Finance and PPP strategy specialists

• Environmental and regulatory consultants