Background
Knowledge Hubs
Each hub pairs an in-depth reference file with interactive data and live project intelligence. They are the foundation the country hubs link back to.
All knowledge hubs
Water Resources
Surface water and groundwater across the region: the shared rivers, deep aquifers and springs that every other theme depends on.
Open the hubWater Resources
Rivers, springs and environmental flows
Groundwater & Aquifers
Fossil aquifers, falling tables and recharge
Desalination & Non-Conventional Water
Seawater and brackish, the Gulf's backbone
Wastewater & Water Reuse
Treatment, reuse and discharge standards
Agriculture & Food Security
Irrigation, the region's biggest water user
Utilities & Urban Water
Utilities, networks, losses and service quality
Climate, Drought & Flood Risk
Drought, flood risk and adaptation finance
Governance & Regulation
Institutions, regulators and reform
Finance & Economics
Tariffs, subsidies and the capital stack
Water Conflict, Cooperation & Diplomacy
Shared rivers, treaties and disputes
Dams, Storage & Conveyance
Dams, reservoirs and long-distance conveyors
Innovation, Digital & AI
Smart networks, data and artificial intelligence
Interactive dashboards