The 7th Arab Water Conference
26–27 October 2026
Under the main theme:
“Water in the Arab Region: Partnerships for Peace and Sustainable Development”
The conference will take place alongside the 9th Cairo Water Week
Cairo, Egypt
Background
Egypt will host the seventh edition of the Arab Water Conference from 26 to 27 October 2026, on the sidelines of the ninth edition of Cairo Water Week. The conference serves as an important Arab platform for discussing shared water issues, supporting Arab cooperation in addressing water scarcity and climate change challenges, and promoting the sustainable management of water resources.
This year’s conference builds on the Arab Water Conference’s established role as a leading regional platform for raising awareness of water-related challenges in the Arab region and advancing innovative solutions. Previous editions have helped strengthen policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, and regional cooperation, thereby supporting efforts to achieve Arab water security.
The conference will address a range of priority topics, including improving water use and management, governance of shared water resources, innovative financing, the use of non-conventional water resources, and smart technologies in water management, all of which contribute to enhanced Arab water security.
It also provides an excellent opportunity for researchers to present extended abstracts and scientific papers in the field of water.
Main Topics:
1. Management of combined flood and drought risks under climate change in the Arab region.
2. Application of modern desalination technologies and efforts by Arab countries to utilize desalinated water in agriculture.
3. The role of non-conventional water use in water demand management.
4. Water security strategies and their effectiveness in mitigating water scarcity risks.
5. Strengthening the role of water diplomacy to enhance cooperation and reduce conflicts.
6. Experiences of the Arab region in the management of shared water resources.
7. Institutional and legislative frameworks for promoting integrated water resources management and governance.
8. The application of artificial intelligence and modern technologies in monitoring and managing water resources.
9. Utilization of modern technologies to maximize the use of green water resources.
10. Innovative financing mechanisms for water sector projects in Arab countries.
11. The role of integrated policies in supporting the water–food–energy nexus approach.
12. Implementation of the water–food–energy–ecosystem nexus approach in Arab countries.
Call For Extended Abstract
The Call for Extended Abstracts for AWC 2026 is now open
Researchers and professionals are invited to submit their extended abstracts in line with the AWC 2026 topics and scientific standards
Extended Abstract Specifications
• Title: A clear and specific title indicative of the work (avoid general or vague titles).
• Author(s): Full names of all authors.
• Affiliation: Author affiliations and complete addresses.
Extended abstracts must be written in clear and accurate English or Arabic, with a maximum length of four pages, including figures and tables, if any. Manuscripts should be prepared using font size 14, with single line spacing and double spacing between paragraphs. The extended abstract should include the following components:
• Introduction: Briefly present the background, aim, and significance of the study.
• Methods/Materials: Summarize the approach, procedures, or methodological steps used.
• Results: Highlight the key findings and their interpretation or analysis.
• Conclusion and Recommendations: Emphasize the most important outcomes and provide main recommendations.
• Keywords: Include 3-5 relevant keywords.
10 May 2026
Call for Extended Abstracts Opens
10 June 2026
Deadline for Extended Abstracts Submission
10 July 2026
Notification of Preliminary Acceptance
Evaluation Criteria
Extended abstracts will be evaluated based on:
Relevance: Alignment with 7th AWC 2026 topics.
Significance: Research importance and the relevance of outcomes.
Registration Fees:
The following rates apply to registration for the 7th Arab Water Conference only.
| Registration Fees | Individual | Group / Individual under 35 |
| Egyptians | EGP 3,500 | EGP 3,500 |
| Non Egyptian | USD 250 | USD 180 |
We look forward to your valuable contributions and participation in 7th Arab Water Conference 2026.