On January 29, 2024, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) received the World Water Council’s team tasked with evaluating the Kingdom’s bid to host the 11th edition of the World Water Forum (WWF2027), led by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.
The Committee was briefed on Riyadh’s key ongoing megaprojects demonstrating the sustainability of the capital’s water sector. Additionally, a presentation on the Riyadh Expo 2030 was delivered, underlining its role in supporting the capital’s endeavor to host the world’s largest water event, which is anticipated to draw in more than 40,000 visitors.
Noteworthy, the World Water Council has held its inaugural workshop to assess the Kingdom’s bid to host WWF2027 in Riyadh. During the session, the council examined the merits of Riyadh’s candidacy, and the added value and qualitative transformation that the forum could bring forth if the city is selected as the host.
The teams’ schedule included visits to key attractions in Riyadh, offering a glimpse into the cultural and artistic expressions of the Kingdom’s diverse heritage. Highlights of the itinerary featured a visit to the National Museum at King Abdulaziz Historical Center, allowing participants to delve into some of the unique facets of the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage.
The World Water Forum is preceded by several consultative conferences held at various levels in 2025 and 2026 to prepare for this important event. In May 2024, the country that will host the 11th version of the forum will be announced at the World Water Forum that will be held in Bali, Indonesia.
Leading up to the World Water Forum, a series of consultative conferences will take place at various levels in 2025 and 2026 to prepare for this event. The culmination of this preparatory phase will occur in May 2024 when the host country for the 11th session of the WWF is set to be unveiled. This announcement will unfold at the World Water Forum hosted in Bali, Indonesia.