His Royal Highness the Prince of Qassim, in the presence of His Royal Highness the Deputy Prince, chaired a meeting to review the programs and projects of the water sector system in the region.

His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, chaired a meeting of the Qassim Region Water Sector System, in the presence of His Highness Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad, Deputy Governor of the Region. Also in attendance were Engineer Mohammed Al-Sheikh, Vice President for Partnerships and Local Content at the Saudi Water Authority, and several officials from relevant entities. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed a comprehensive presentation on the Kingdom's water sector system, the objectives of the National Water Strategy, and the efforts being made to enhance water security and the sustainability of water resources, in addition to the most prominent projects and future plans in the Qassim Region. The meeting also reviewed key indicators related to the water sector in the Qassim Region and the projects currently underway to improve the efficiency of water supply. The presentation included an overview of the Jubail-Buraidah Independent Water Conveyance Project, which aims to enhance the supply of desalinated water to the region, with a transmission capacity of up to 650,000 cubic meters per day and a pipeline length of 587 kilometers. The project is expected to be operational by 2029. His Royal Highness the Prince of Qassim emphasized the importance of continuing to develop water sector services, enhancing infrastructure efficiency, and promoting awareness initiatives to rationalize water consumption. He noted the support and attention the sector receives from the wise leadership – may God protect them – which contributes to achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and enhancing the quality of life and services provided to citizens and residents. The meeting also discussed community awareness programs aimed at establishing a culture of water conservation and strengthening community and educational partnerships to support water sustainability in the Qassim region.