Tahaluf and Saudi Water Authority Partner to Deliver IDWS 2025, Driving Global Water Innovation Shaping the future of water for the world in Jeddah

Manal Saleh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 01 Dec 2025 — The Saudi Water Authority (SWA) and Tahaluf have announced an agreement to co-organise the 2025 edition of the Innovation-Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS), reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for water innovation and sustainability, bringing together experts, innovators, and policymakers in the water sector.

Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, IDWS 2025 represents a strategic platform for advancing practical solutions to global water challenges. This collaboration reflects growing international confidence in Saudi Arabia’s leadership and its commitment to shaping the future of water sustainability.

The conference will feature an expanded program of global speakers, interactive hackathons (Miyahthon), the Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW), and a dynamic exhibition showcasing next-generation water solutions. In addition, IDWS will host leading global and local brands, including Siemens, ABB, Toray, Tasnee Oman, TOYOBO MC Middle East Industries, National Water Company, LCGPA, KSB, Rawafid Industrial, and Kindasa—representing the full spectrum of innovation from advanced desalination technologies to AI-powered utilities, circular economy applications, and next-generation water solutions.

Tahaluf reaffirmed its commitment to delivering an exceptional edition of IDWS 2025 in partnership with the Saudi Water Authority, a unique initiative that strengthens Saudi Arabia’s role as a center for innovation and sustainability in this vital sector.