HBKU Workshop Focuses on Advancing Digitalization of Qatars Water Sector

Doha, March 23 (QNA) - Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently held a workshop to explore how digitalization is transforming Qatars water sector and to identify opportunities for trans-sector collaborations. The "Water Sector Digitalization" workshop took place at the Education City Golf Course, with participation from international and Qatari stakeholders. Organized by QEERIs Water Center, the forum highlighted how water sector digitalization - which focuses on integrating the spectrum of digital solutions and technologies into Qatars water management system - is increasingly a core component for development as the nation moves towards building smart cities for the future. Representatives from key entities, including KAHRAMAA, Ashghal, Suez Water Technologies and Solutions, Qatar Computing Research Institute, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Acciona, and Idrica (Aguas de Valencia) shared expertise at the event. Speakers discussed various avenues to make the water sector more efficient - both at a national and a global level - particularly in the face of increasing global pressures. These include climate change, evolving environmental legislation, and more pressure on water resources. Topics covered during the workshop sessions were the circular water economy, the role of various stakeholders in the advanced management of the distribution network, artificial intelligence-based solutions, data sharing, and many others. (QNA)