As part of the WATERUN project, The Water, Energy, and Environment Center at the University of Jordan proudly organized a specialized session in the Arab Water Week 2025 held at the Dead Sea Jordan in the period May 4-8.
The event is considered as a premier regional platform that unites water experts, policymakers, and researchers to tackle critical water challenges in the Arab world. The event included notable speeches featuring the Jordanian Minister of Water and Irrigation, who emphasized Jordan's ongoing efforts to address its severe water scarcity, placing it among the world's most water-poor countries. The Egyptian Minister of Water Resources highlighted the reliance of 21 Arab countries on shared water resources, such as the Nile, Euphrates, and Jordan Rivers, underscoring the geopolitical complexities of water management and the pressing need for regional cooperation in line with international law.
Meanwhile, the Yemeni Minister of Water and Environment addressed the significance of good governance, the role of the private sector, and international partnerships in financing sustainable projects, improving water consumption efficiency, and ensuring the resilience of local communities.
'Clean Streams Contest'
WATERUN Project engaged students from the University of Jordan, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Al-Ahliyyah Amman University, and Mutah University through their participation in 'Clean Streams Contest'. The student competition aimed at encouraging innovative solutions for clean water management and increasing university students’ awareness of urban runoff water quality related issues. Participants showcased diverse projects and ideas, ranging from AI- and IoT-based solutions for managing and cleaning urban runoff to plant-based strategies for mitigating water pollution, presenting a wide spectrum of approaches to enhancing water sustainability.
The competition was evaluated through two ranking mechanisms: the audience assessed presentations based on presentations structure, delivery, and knowledge imparted, while a scientific committee provided an expert evaluation of the posters. Through its contribution to this session. The University of Jordan (article available here) showcased its commitment to empowering young researchers, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing the region's most pressing water issues.