Abdulrahman Al-Fadley,Minister ofEnvironment, Water and Agriculture
Saudi Arabia invested SAR 60 billion ($16 billion) in the water sector as it expanded public-private partnership models and related enablers, Environment, Water and Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley said. 
Speaking at the opening of the inaugural Saudi Water Week, Al-Fadley said the Kingdom had adopted a reform-driven approach to address water challenges, adding that the sector has undergone a comprehensive strategic transformation and demonstrated its ability to safeguard water security and ensure uninterrupted services.
He said consumption of non-renewable groundwater fell to 11 billion cubic meters in 2025 from 21 billion cubic meters in 2016, while desalinated water production capacity increased to 16 million cubic meters per day from 9 million cubic meters over the same period.
Access to safe drinking water reached 100% of the population, with 85% connected to the water network, while the Kingdom’s strategic water storage capacity increased by 125%, he added.
Al-Fadley also said Saudi Arabia has played an active role in advancing regional and international water agendas through the launch of key platforms and partnerships.
Abdulrahman Al-Fadley,Minister ofEnvironment, Water and Agriculture
Saudi Arabia invested SAR 60 billion ($16 billion) in the water sector as it expanded public-private partnership models and related enablers, Environment, Water and Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley said.
Speaking at the opening of the inaugural Saudi Water Week, Al-Fadley said the Kingdom had adopted a reform-driven approach to address water challenges, adding that the sector has undergone a comprehensive strategic transformation and demonstrated its ability to safeguard water security and ensure uninterrupted services.
He said consumption of non-renewable groundwater fell to 11 billion cubic meters in 2025 from 21 billion cubic meters in 2016, while desalinated water production capacity increased to 16 million cubic meters per day from 9 million cubic meters over the same period.
Access to safe drinking water reached 100% of the population, with 85% connected to the water network, while the Kingdom’s strategic water storage capacity increased by 125%, he added.
Al-Fadley also said Saudi Arabia has played an active role in advancing regional and international water agendas through the launch of key platforms and partnerships.
