On behalf of WSTA members, The WSTA Board of Directors we are very pleased to welcome all new members and visitors of this Web site. In introducing this new site, we are hoping to attract all new water professionals in all fields of WATER to join us and be active partners of this leading Water Association. WSTA being the first NGO association of its kind in the field of Water Science and Technology in the Arabian Gulf region is proudly committed to have continued its efforts in advancing the water issues in the GCC and to represent the region’s voice., and will continue to do so, with the help of Allah and its sincere Members. A kind reminder to all visitors: , WSTA membership is open to all Water professionals in the GCC States, water related national and international Organizations, Educational Institutes, Consultants, and Companies working in the Region. You are invited to share with us your ideas/views and experties on this precious commodity "Water" wherever you are, by emailing us through this site.
Dear WSTA members and other water specialists, it gives me great pleasure to convey to you the regards of all WSTA Board members. With the opening of WSTA newly developed website, as one of our ambitious developments on better communication with you, we need your suggestions and views in our activities and other things related to water in the GCC countries.
The GCC region is one of the poorest regions in natural water resources, which led the decision makers, with the discovery of oil several decades ago, to utilize the seawater as a source for fresh water through desalination. The ever increasing demand for water especially for the rapid and unplanned agricultural development, resulted in both quality and quantity deterioration of ground water. Additionally the underutilized treated wastewater, all exerted more pressures on the already limited water resources.
Enhancing the management practices of water resources is the key for the current situation. Demand and economically based management is the solution, through science-based conservation and sustainable development. Our role as water scientists and specialists is vital at this stage, to provide efficient and up-to-date professionalism in our duties to inspire decision maker, private sector and layman towards initiating, developing and supporting new horizon of water management in the GCC countries.
