RIYADH: A GCC delegation recently visited the Saudi Water Authority’s training partner in Jubail to help boost ties in the sector.
The trip to the Water Academy was aimed at strengthening cooperation in training and joint programs, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
This initiative follows the GCC’s recommendation to accredit the academy as a key contributor to capacity building in the water sector.
The delegation met with the authority’s representatives to review local and specialized global training programs for graduates and employees in the engineering and technical fields.
They also watched a presentation on the academy’s 40-year history and toured its modern facilities, which are equipped with the latest technology for training in the water sector.
The visit included the Water Technology Innovation and Research Institute, where the delegation learned about its work.
The delegation praised the Kingdom for its development of the sector and expressed interest in future collaboration to address global water challenges.
