MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL Dear Members and Colleagues,
HE Eng. Abdullah Bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulkareem, the Governor of Saudi Water Conversion In these uncertain times, it is more important than Corporation (SWCC). The discussion focuses ever to come together as a global community. on the dynamic privatization journey of SWCC. We hope that you are well and keeping safe. We hope you enjoy learning more about the progressive steps H.E. Governor Al-Abdulkareem During this past quarter, the IDA Board of is taking to implement the program. Directors in communications with the County Government of Mombasa decided to change On July 29 we are pleased to feature a special the venue for the 2021 IDA World Congress. The IDA Academy webinar on Innovations in IDA desire and commitment to bring to Africa, Brine Mining held under the patronage of HE the World Congress, remains unchanged. Governor Al-Abdulkareem and chaired by Dr. Ahmed Al-Amoudi, the Director General of SWCC Simultaneously, the IDA is pleased to announce Desalination Technologies Research Institute. A its flagship event will return to Australia a decade later from the IDA World Congress held complete program of this webinar is available in Perth. The 2021 World Congress in Sydney, on the IDA website. will be held throughout the week of November 7-11, 2021. The Congress week will showcase a robust technical program, global industry leaders summit, dynamic exhibition, innovative training courses, facility tours, and networking opportunities. More information is featured on page 60.
We hope you enjoyed the IDA Academy Spring 2020 Webinar Series focused on Renewable Energy & Advanced Water Treatment Solutions. Many respected industry experts shared their knowledge and helped us to build community from their homes' comfort and safety. Our members have risen to these difficult times In this Issue of IDA Global Connections, we are with passion, brilliance, and hard work. We are honored to feature an exclusive interview with grateful.
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