Event: Oman Water Week 2024

Date: January 2024

Location: Muscat, Oman

Type of CPD: International conference / innovation exchange / sector engagement

Duration: Multi‑day event (attendee + contributor)

Summary of the Event

I attended Oman Water Week 2024 in Muscat, a major regional event bringing together utilities, government ministries, regulators, technology innovators, consultants and international partners to address the Sultanate’s water‑sector priorities. The conference focused on water security, desalination, wastewater treatment, digital transformation and climate resilience, reflecting Oman’s strategic commitment to sustainable water management.

The programme included high‑level panels, technical sessions, innovation showcases and site‑based discussions. Key themes included non‑revenue water reduction, advanced monitoring, industrial water management, and the integration of digital tools to support operational efficiency and environmental performance.

Throughout the event, I contributed to discussions on real‑time biological monitoring, microbial activity sensing, and the role of biological data in supporting treatment optimisation, desalination performance and regulatory compliance.

Key Themes Covered

• Water security and national resilience Long‑term planning, desalination capacity, groundwater protection and climate adaptation.
• Desalination and water production Membrane technologies, fouling control, energy efficiency and operational optimisation.
• Wastewater treatment and reuse Biological process stability, effluent quality, and opportunities for circularity.
• Digital transformation and smart water systems Data integration, digital twins, automation and predictive analytics.
• Advanced monitoring and sensing technologies Biological, chemical and physical sensors for real‑time operational insight.
• Non‑revenue water and network efficiency Leakage detection, pressure management and asset performance.
• International collaboration and capacity building Knowledge exchange between Middle Eastern and global water‑sector partners.