Water - Saudi Arabia

What is the climate of Saudi Arabia?

27 million, including 8.4 million foreign residents.

What is the population of Saudi Arabia as of 2024?

27 million, including 8.4 million foreign residents.

What is the primary source of water in Saudi Arabia?

Desalination plants, which provide 60% of the country's water.

What is the largest desalination plant in Saudi Arabia?

The Ras Al-Khair desalination plant, located on the Persian Gulf.

How does Saudi Arabia manage water in rural areas?

Boreholes, wells, and road tankers are used to supply water to small towns and desert communities.

What is the role of reservoirs and dams in Saudi Arabia?

The country imports billions of liters of bottled water, mainly from Turkey and the UAE.

What other water source does Saudi Arabia rely on apart from desalination?

The country imports billions of liters of bottled water, mainly from Turkey and the UAE.