‫تحت رعاية سعادة المهندس‬
Under the Patronage of His Excellency
‫عبدالرحمن بن عبدالمحسن الفضلي‬
H.E. Abdulrahman A. Al Fadley
‫وزير البيئة والمياه والزراعة‬
Minister of Environment, Water & Agriculture
Sustaining Water Resources Through
Innovative and Reliable Water and
Wastewater Treatment Technologies
SUPPORTED BY
‫استدامة موارد المياه من‬
‫خالل التقنيات المبتكرة‬
‫لمعالجة المياه‬
Sustaining Water Resources Through
Innovative and Reliable Water and
Wastewater Treatment Technologies
Conference at a Glance
This is the 5th Water Arabia Conference & Exhibition that the
Saudi Arabian Water Environment Association (SAWEA)
and the Water Environment Federation (WEF) are proud to
be co-organizing. It is a three-day Conference and
Exhibition dedicated to water and wastewater treatment
and conservation which is very important to this region.
The Conference will be held at Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia on
October 17, 18 & 19, 2017. The theme of Water Arabia
2017 is “Sustaining Water Resources Through Innovative
and Reliable Water and Wastewater Treatment
Technologies.” SAWEA is please to announce that this
Conference will be FREE to deligates. We look forward to
another successful Water Arabia in 2017.
SAWEA is a non-profit organization with the goal
of providing high quality training opportunities as a
community service to all water quality professionals
in the Gulf Region.
Conference Topics
Water Arabia 2017 will cover a wide range of topics
providers. Exhibitors will demonstrate technologies and
answer questions from delegates. The Exhibition will
officially open on October 18, 2017 and continue through
October 19, 2017.
Venue
including:
n Water and wastewater treatment design, operations,
and technologies.
n Sustainable wastewater treatment and reuse options.
n Innovative water treatment and desalination.
n Membrane technology for water treatment.
n Non-conventional and renewable desalination
technology.
n Innovative sanitary & industrial wastewater treatment
options.
n Policy and Management of the KSA water supply.
n Sustainable water and wastewater supply practices.
Le Meridien Hotel, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Exhibition
Deadline for Poster Contest: July 31, 2017
Water Arabia 2017 will feature a wide range of diverse
Exhibitors of water and wastewater equipment and service
Conference Language
The official conference language is English. Papers, visual
materials and other documents will be presented in the
English language. For further information and details
about the Conference please visit SAWEA website at
www.sawea.org
Important Dates
Registration Opens to Delegates: April 1, 2017
Deadline for Abstract: July 15, 2017
Water Arabia 2017: October 17, 18 & 19, 2017
Preliminary Program
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
08:30Workshops
• O&M of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants, by William Conner
• Advances in Water Desalination Technologies,
by Saudi Aramco
15:00
Adjourn
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
08:30 Opening Ceremonies
• Welcome Remarks
s - Organizing Committee Chairman
Omar S. Abdul Hamid, Manager of Environmental
Protection Department - Saudi Aramco
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- Conference Chairman
Abdullah Al-Baiz, VP Engineering
Services - Saudi Aramco
- Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA)
Dr. Mohammad Al-Saud, Deputy Minister
for Water - MEWA
• Keynote Address
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- Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Dr. Dr. Mohamed Dahab, Past President
10:00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Tour of Exhibition
12:00 Lunch
13:30
Technical Sessions
• Advanced Water Desalination Technologies
• Wastewater Treatment Technologies
• Special Topics
17:00 Technical Sessions End
18:30 VIP Dinner (By Invitation Only)
• Panel Discussion
• Recognize Poster Contest Winners
20:30
Adjourn
Thursday, 19 October 2017
08:00 Exhibition
08:30 Technical Sessions
• Advanced Water Desalination Technologies
• Wastewater Treatment Technologies
• Special Topics
12:00 Lunch
14:00
Close of Conference & Exhibition
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Sponsorship Request Form
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Company Name: ……………….…………………………………………………………………………………………..............
Contact Person: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….……...............
Office Telephone: …………………………………………….…………………………………….…………………....................
Mobile:…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………............……
E-mail: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............….....
Benefits
Platinum
Gold
Silver
SAR 60,000 or
$16,000 USD
SAR 35,000 or
$9,400 USD
SAR 25,000 or
$6,700 USD
Roll-up banners with the Sponsor’s logo will be
provided at the Conference.
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Number of delegate invitations for the VIP Dinner for
Sponsors, Exhibitors and Speakers.
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N/A
N/A
Sponsor name and logo will be published in
Conference publicity material.
Sponsor will be honored by the Conference patron at
the Recognition Ceremony
Sponsor name & logo with a brief profile will be
published on the Conference website with a hyperlink
to the sponsor website.
Exhibition booth discount
Please fill out this form and submit before August 31, 2017 to email [email protected]
If you have questions please contact:
Mohammed H. Al-Abdulatif cell +966 50 589 0069
Nidhal S. Al-Dossary cell +966 56 605 6665
Payment must be made by Banker’s Draft/ Check/ Wire (No Cash) payable to:
RAED SADEQ ALMOHAMMAD PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISING EST.
IBAN: SA1015000926124174100009
Swift Code: ALBISARI
Bank Albilad
Telephone +966 13 861 2267
P.O. Box 140, Riyadh 11411
Saudi Arabia
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Conference Exhibition
Application Form
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
I want to participate in the Conference Exhibition
Company Name: ……………….…………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..…
Contact Person: …………………………………………………………………………………………………...............……………..…
Telephone: …………………………………….………………. Mobile: ………………………………………………………………..….
E-mail:……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….……………..….
What are you going to exhibit: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..….
No. of spaces:
3mX3m space
Fees: SR 18,750 or $5,000 for each
Agreement between Exhibitor & SAWEA.
Each Exhibitor will receive the following:
• A 3x3meter space in the Exhibition Hall
• One wall panel 2.5 meters tall
• One table with 2 chairs
• One 240 volts 50Hz 3 pin (3phase) power supply
• One waste basket
• Free access to the Exhibition Hall
• Up to two complimentary lunch passes per space
• Two invitations to the VIP Network Social (Venue and
time will be announced)
• The Exhibition Hall will be open to SET UP Booths:
Sunday, October 15 from 8 AM thru Monday, October
16 until 2:00 PM
• An un-official PREVIEW will be held for Design
Workshop attendees: Tuesday, October 17, from
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• SAWEA has no responsibility for shipping, customs,
receiving, unloading, or loading Exhibitor equipment
and materials.
• Exhibitor Application form and Logo must be submitted
before August 31, 2017
Please fill out this form and email to:
Mark L. Graner email: [email protected] and
SAWEA office email: [email protected]
If you have questions, please contact: Mark L. Graner
Office Tel. +966 13 876 2336
Payment must be made by Banker’s Draft/ Check/ Wire
(No Cash) payable to:
RAED SADEQ ALMOHAMMAD PUBLICITY
AND ADVERTISING EST.
IBAN: SA1015000926124174100009
Swift Code: ALBISARI
Bank Albilad
Telephone +966 13 861 2267
P.O. Box 140, Riyadh 11411
Saudi Arabia
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Exhibition Layout
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Call for Abstracts
The SAWEA Conference Program Committee is soliciting
for presenters to speak in the technical sessions at the
Water Arabia 2017 Conference & Exhibition. You are
encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to:
• Elevate your exposure on an international platform.
• Propose interesting ideas to an audience of professionals,
regulators, and decision-makers.
• Share your valuable experiences for the benefit of others
in the Kingdom.
• Educate others about issues facing the region’s water
and wastewater industry.
If your abstract is selected, you will be assigned 20 minutes
to present on your topic plus your paper and 10 minutes for
Questions and Answers. Your presentation slides will also
be published on the SAWEA website. SAWEA encourages,
but does not require, a formal paper to be submitted
prior to the Conference. Please prepare and submit your
abstract(s) according to the instructions below.
Abstract Guidelines
1 – Practicality:
The abstract should deal with new concepts or novel
applications of established concepts that meet the
water & wastewater treatment or conveyance needs of
the Gulf Region.
2 - Status of Project or Idea:
Establish that the technology or case study is well
developed.
3 - Technical Content:
State the objectives and scope of the technology or
case study.
4 - Benefits and Significance:
Demonstrate actual benefits or applicability across the
Gulf Region.
5 - Quality:
Prepare with care, paying attention to style, organization
of the abstract, and accuracy of data presented.
Abstract Submission Format Requirements
Abstracts are limited to a maximum of three double-spaced
pages of text in 12-point Arial font, including bibliography.
Up to three additional pages of supporting tables and
graphics may be included. At the top of the abstract,
please include:
• Title
• Author name(s), affiliation(s), e-mail address(es), and
physical address(es)
• Brief biography of presenter (100 words or less)
How to Submit Your Abstract
• Complete your abstract(s) in MS Word in compliance
with the above formatting requirements.
• Sign and scan in Adobe PDF the Copyright Transfer
Form (CTF).
• Email both documents to the:
Technical Committee
Thamer S. Al-Mutairi
Email: [email protected]
and SAWEA office email: [email protected]
• All abstracts and CTFs must be submitted by July 15,
2017. No late submittals will be considered.
All speakers must register for the Conference and are
responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses for
during the Conference. Thank you for your interest.
Important Dates
Registration opens:
April 1, 2017
Deadline to submit Abstracts:
July 15, 2017
Acceptance Notification:
July 31, 2017
Water Arabia 2017:
October 17 to 19, 2017
Supported by:
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Call for Posters
The SAWEA Conference Program Committee is soliciting
students to present posters on water and wastewater
related topics at the Water Arabia 2017 Conference &
Exhibition. You are encouraged to take advantage of this
opportunity to present your senior project, self-directed
study, thesis, or dissertation to a national audience of water
and wastewater academics and professionals.
• Provide your name, affiliation, e-mail address, and
physical address.
• Provide summary describing your topic in 600 words or
less.
• Ensure your topic is relevant to the water/wastewater
industry.
SAWEA will review all submissions and select posters to
exhibit at the conference. If your abstract is selected, you
will be assigned a poster stall where you can present your
topic with conference attendees in an informal setting.
SAWEA committee members will also judge your poster
for content and presentation and award prizes to the 3
best submissions. All Poster Presenters who are selected
to attend the Conference will receive a 1-year WEF
Membership.
• Complete your abstract in MS Word in compliance with
the above formatting requirements.
Poster Guidelines
• All Poster Abstracts and CTFs must be submitted by
July 31, 2017. No late submittals will be considered.
• Poster size 120 cm x 90 cm.
• Size the poster content to be read easily from 1.5 meters
away.
• Be concise - Ensure a reader can take in your entire
presentation in 3 – 5 minutes.
• Prepare a short speech explaining your poster to readers
• You are responsible for printing your poster and bringing
it to the conference.
• SAWEA will provide push-pins and support board.
Submission Format Requirements
Submit an abstract for your poster conforming to the
following requirements:
• Provide poster title.
Supported by:
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How to Submit Your Poster
• Sign and scan in Adobe PDF the Copyright Transfer
Form (CTF).
• Email both documents to the:
Technical Committee
Thamer S. Al-Mutairi
Email: [email protected]
and SAWEA office email: [email protected]
All speakers must register for the Conference and are
responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.
Thank you for your interest.
Important Dates
Registration Opens:
April 1, 2017
Deadline to Submit Posters Abstract:
July 31, 2017
Acceptance Notification:
August 31, 2017
Water Arabia 2017:
October 17 to 19, 2017
Abstract/Poster Copyright Transfer Form
Water Arabia 2017
The author represents that he is the sole creator of all work and materials provided to SAWEA for publication and that the
work contains only original materials, or if not, that the author has acquired all rights to the materials and may legally provide
the materials to SAWEA for publication and distribution. To the best of the author’s knowledge, the work does not infringe
any existing copyright or any other right of any person, and contains no libelous or other unlawful material. The author does
not believe that SAWEA’s reproduction, exhibition, or other use of the work will in any way, directly or indirectly, infringe on
the rights of any person. The author agrees that if the work is not original and does infringe on anyone’s rights or is otherwise
unlawful, the author will indemnify SAWEA against any claim, demand, or recovery brought against SAWEA as publisher of
the work.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Presentation Title: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Author name (print):_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Author signature: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________
Please complete this form and email to:
Technical Committee
Thamer S. Al-Mutairi
E-mail: [email protected]
and SAWEA office email: [email protected]
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Organizing Committee
Water Arabia 2017
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Omar S. Abdul Hamid
Saudi Aramco
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
LOGISTICS COMMITTEE
Wastewater Technical Subcommittee
Michael Kennedy, Saudi Aramco
Saeed Qahtani, Saudi Aramco
Ali A. Al-Motlaq, MEWA
William Conner, SAWEA
Exhibition Subcommittee
Mark L. Graner, Saudi Aramco
Abdullah A. Al-Ammar, Saudi Aramco
Subhi A. Aama, Saudi Aramco
Patricia Fakhreddine, SAWEA
Water Technical Subcommittee
Mohammed Al-Hajjy, Saudi Aramco
Dr. Subhi M. Al-Jeshi, Saudi Aramco
Sponsorship Subcommittee
Nidhal S. Al-Dossary, Saudi Aramco
Mohammad H. Al-Abdulatif, Saudi Aramco
Subhi A. Aama, Saudi Aramco
Thamer S. Al-Mutairi, Chairman
Saudi Aramco
Special Topics Subcommittee
Mansor Kashir, Saudi Aramco
Bruno Villegas Lira, Saudi Aramco
Workshop Subcommittee
Michael Kennedy, Saudi Aramco
Ahmad Tawabini, Saudi Aramco
Mohammad H. Al-Abdulatif, Saudi Aramco
Nidal A. Samad, Saudi Aramco
Poster Contest Subcommittee
Mark L. Graner, Saudi Aramco
Dr. Habis Al-Zoubi, Imam Abdulrahman Bin
Faisal University
RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Esam Al-Sayid, Chairman
Saudi Aramco
Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA)
Meshary Al-Malki, MEWA
Ali Al-Shamrani, Saudi Aramco
International Liaison
William Conner, SAWEA
Dr. Mohammad Dahab, WEF Past President
Dr. Zeyad T. Ahmed, Saudi Aramco
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Mohammad H. Al-Abdulatif, Chairman
Saudi Aramco
Registration Subcommittee
Mahmoud A. Al-Moiakel, Saudi Aramco
Raed Al-Ghamdi, Saudi Aramco
Areeb Khan, Saudi Aramco
Printing & Publications Subcommittee
Abdullah A. Al-Ammar, Saudi Aramco
Elizabeth Zuckerman-Landa, SAWEA
Hadi Daghman, Saudi Aramco
VIP Dinner Subcommittee
Fahad Al-Ghamdi, Saudi Aramco
Nidal A. Samad, Saudi Aramco
Mahmoud A. Al-Moaikel, Saudi Aramco
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Abdulhamid Al-Mansour, SAWEA
Jasem R. Al-Anazi, Saudi Aramco
Universities Liaison
Dr. Habis Al-Zoubi, Imam Abdulrahman Bin
Faisal University
Fouad Al-Bukhariz, Saudi Aramco
Media Liaison
Mohammed A. Al-Hajri, Saudi Aramco
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ABOUT US
SAWEA is a professional self-directed group, predominantly within
Saudi Arabia. The main sponsors of this association are the Saudi
Aramco Environmental Protection and Utilities Departments. In
addition SAWEA is the official local chapter of the International
Water Environment Federation (WEF), which is the largest water
quality association in the world.
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