Prince Khalid Al-Faisal graces opening of Saudi Forum on Water

Jeddah, November 03, SPA -- Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, the Governor of
Makkah region, patronized here on Sunday evening the fourth Saudi
Forum on water and energy.


Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Water and Electricity Eng.
Abdullah Al-Hussein highlighted the achievements attained in the
sectors of water and electricity during this year, and said the
Ministry has been implementing a number of projects in various parts
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at a total cost of more than SR 70
billion.


He noted that the ministry has been giving utmost attention to the
issue of rationalization of water consumption.


Al-Hussein pointed out that the approval has been issued for the
establishment of the National Water Company with a capital of SR 22
billion for the production, treatment and distribution of ground
water in addition to the training of the national cadres and
employment of the national workforce.