Kuala lumpur: The Saudi Irrigation Organization (SIO) participated in the 4th World Irrigation Forum (WIF4), which began Monday in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. The forum was organized by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) and hosted by the Malaysian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (MANCID), with representatives from over 60 countries in attendance.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the WIF4 addresses several key themes, including challenges of irrigation and drainage for food security; innovation and technological modernization in agriculture; innovation policy, financing mechanisms, and service delivery; and nature-based solutions to enhance environmental resilience.

During the event, Saudi Irrigation Organization President Mohammed Abuhaid delivered a speech highlighting the Kingdom’s experience in advancing the irrigation sector. He outlined national efforts to improve water use efficiency and expand the reuse of treated water.

Abuhaid underscored the SIO’s role in leading the sector’s transformation in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Water Strategy. He noted that over 65 relevant projects are currently underway across various regions of the Kingdom.

He reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the ICID and its member states, embracing innovation, and learning from leading global practices to achieve sustainability in the irrigation sector worldwide.