UAE Ministry of Water and Environment to Unveil New Water Resource Database at WaterTech

International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC), an internationally leading provider of tailored, industry-driven conferences, in partnership with the Arab Water Council, announced today the dates of the region's leading water resource and infrastructure management event the 2^nd Annual WaterTech Summit.

Under the endorsement of the UAE Ministry of Water and Environment, WaterTech 2009, the Middle East's leading water resources and infrastructure summit, is to be held at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort, 3 to 6 May 2009.

The UAE Ministry of Water and Environment will uncover the UAE's first water resources database at the upcoming WaterTech 2009 event. Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Al Mulla, Acting Deputy Minister of Water will be introducing the database, as well as discussing the current state of water resources in the UAE and the steps needed to be taken to manage the resources for the future.

Kelly Grant, Event Director at IQPC said "Water scarcity is one of the most critical roadblocks to the continued economic, social, and environmental development of this region. However the policy, research, and opinion that will be discussed and developed during WaterTech 2009 are a positive sign for the future."

The 2^nd Annual WaterTech summit will bring together regional and international experts to brainstorm solutions and develop action points for the management of water resources and infrastructure in the Middle East. Throughout the four days over 100 stakeholders will converge on the Abu Dhabi in what is important event for the industry and region as a whole.

Miss Grant added "By 2011 water needs will be double what they are today. The threat of water scarcity means investment into developing freshwater supply, along with the recycling and reuse of waste and seawater is an urgent priority across the region. With over 25 expert speakers from government, academia and the private sector, WaterTech 2009 is an ideal opportunity for all stakeholders to contribute to the discussion and produce solutions to the region's challenges.  We look forward to welcoming the world's water experts to Abu Dhabi."

Key international experts to be addressing the summit include; Julia Bucknall, Lead Natural Resources Management Specialist, World Bank, Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Al Mulla, Assistant Deputy Minister of Water, UAE Ministry of Water and Environment, Dr. Ahmed Ali Uleimat, Director Water Resources Protection Department, Water Authority of Jordan, and Omar Al-Wahaibi, Chief Executive Officer, Oman Wastewater Services Company.

A streamed conference agenda allows participants to customize their WaterTech experience by choosing from four afternoon streams. These streams include the management of groundwater resources, desalination, wastewater treatment and reuse, and water conservation.

Two technical workshops, and a full day masterclass will allow attendees to develop practical skills to implement in their home countries and alleviate water scarcity in arid regions.

WaterTech 2009 is a key component of the regions goal of creating sustainable water resource management plans, and reliable infrastructure and water treatments capable of keeping up with the region's rapid development.

Full event details can be found at www.watertechme.com. For more information on the event contact enquiry@iqpc.ae