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Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Abdulkarim is the President of the Saudi Water Authority ( and is

recognized as one of the most prominent leaders in the water sector He is known for his pivotal role in

institutional and strategic transformation, as well as in advancing privatization efforts within the

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Under his leadership, the Saline Water Conversion Corporation ( now

known as the Saudi Water Authority has achieved a series of transformative milestones that reflect

its global leadership The Authority has become the world s largest producer of desalinated water,

with a production capacity exceeding 11 5 million cubic meters per day, through both desalination and

water treatment plants Eng Al Abdulkarim has overseen major advancements in innovation, cutting

edge technologies, and research, alongside directing the implementation of large scale national

projects in water production, transmission, and strategic storage He has been instrumental in leading

sector wide reforms, driving strategic transformation, and advancing privatization initiatives across

the Kingdom Furthermore, he has made notable contributions to the work of international

organizations focused on the development and sustainability of global water resources

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has spearheaded initiatives that foster innovation, research, and advanced technologies that have

significantly contributed to shaping large scale water projects in production, transmission, and

strategic storage, and have brought about a significant shift in how water resources are managed in

the Kingdom As part of his leadership journey, he continues to lead at the forefront of the sector s

strategic transformation Today, he leads the Saudi Water Authority, the national entity responsible for

overseeing the entire water ecosystem in Saudi Arabia The Authority s mandate includes regulatory

oversight, strategic direction, and sector wide coordination It is also responsible for ensuring

sustainable water management, enhancing service quality, building sector capacity, promoting

economic growth, driving innovation and technological advancement, and safeguarding the

environment