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Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) · Press Release

A Historic and Inspiring Success Story Spanning 9 Decades.. 574 Dams and More Than 8,000 Wells Enhance Water Security and Sustainability

قصة نجاح تاريخية وملهمة امتدت لـ 9 عقود.. 574 سدًا وأكثر من 8 آلاف بئر تعزز الأمن المائي والاستدامة

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Marking Saudi Water Week in Jeddah from 28 June to 2 July 2026, a report by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture traced the historical development of the Kingdom's water sector. It states the Kingdom now has 574 dams with a storage capacity of 2.6 billion cubic meters, and strategic storage capacity has risen to 21.8 million cubic meters.

PublishedJune 18, 2026
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