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Harnessing biosaline agriculture for food security in the arid GCC

Rachyd Zaabol

International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, UAE, email: r.zaaboul@biosaline.org.ae

(2025) 226–228
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700109

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Abstract

Water scarcity is a prominent challenge threatening efforts to achieve food security in the GCC. A predominantly arid region characterized by scant and erratic rainfall combined with high potential evaporation rates exacerbates the profound and widespread impacts of accelerating water scarcity on local agricultural sustainability. The increasing demand for freshwater to meet the growing need for food to sustain the growing population remains a pressing concern amidst the constrained freshwater supply. Agriculture, consuming over 70% of the available water resources in the GCC, faces a forecasted 50% increase in water demand by 2050, intensifying competition with other essential water sectors.

Keywords: Water scarcity; Food security; Agricultural sustainability; Global warming; ICBA; Water resources; Climate change; Agri-aquaculture approach; Remote sensing; IoT technologies

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Ecofriendly and low-cost adsorbent for efficient removal of lead and nickel from aqueous solution

Amal S. Al Rahbi*, Nalini Uthman, Wafa A. Al Rawahi, Amani Al Nabhani, Khulod Al Maqbali, Maryam Al Hattali, Zahra Al Zuhimi

Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman
* amal.alrahbi@utas.edu.om (corresponding author)

(2025) 308–314
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700024

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Towards sustainable water management: leveraging soil moisture sensors for smart irrigation in the GCC

Hassan Ali1*, Rachid Benlamri1, Aitazaz A. Farooque2,3, Farhat Abbas1, Raziq Yaqub4

1Centre of Excellence for Food Security and Sustainability, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar,
*email: hassan.ali@udst.edu.qa (corresponding author)
2Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, Canada
3Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, University of Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, Canada
4Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Alabama A&M University, USA

(2025) 263–271
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700090

References [1] M. Sherif, M.U. Liaqat, F. Baig, M. Al-Rashed, Water resources availability, sustainability and challenges in the GCC countries: An overview, Heliyon, 9(10) (2023) e20543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20543 [2] L. Yu, S. Tao, Y. Ren, W. Gao, X. Liu, Y. Hu, R.R. Shamshiri, Comprehensive evaluation of soil moisture sensing...
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Farmers' attitude regarding the use of treated wastewater in agricultural irrigation, the case of Saudi Arabia

Mohammed A. Alomair1, Ammar M. Ebrahim2*, Randah M.Alqurashi2, Salah M. Sidahmed1, Mohamed M. El-Kafrawy1–3*, Fathi A. Alnajime1, Siddig H. Hamad2, Rady Tawfik2, Khalid G. Turk2, Abdulrahman S. Alablan1, Emad Al-Karablieh4

1Saudi Irrigation Organization (SIO), P.O. Box 279 Al-Hassa, 31982, Saudi Arabia
email: m.elkafrawy@sio.gov.sa (M.M. El-Kafrawy)
2King Fasial University, , P.O Box 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
email: aedrees@kfu.edu.sa (A. Ebrahim)
3Soils, Water and Environment Res. Inst. ARC, Giza, Egypt
4The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

(2025) 295–307
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700041

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Water MIS for efficient integrated water resource management

Patrice Moixa, Helmi Ana’amb, Ayisha Alkhatric*

aChief of Unit of Groundwater and Water Cooperation at HQ, UNESCO —Doha Office, Qatar
email: p.moix@unesco.org
bRepresentative from Ministry of Water and Environment, Yemen, email: helmi.anaam@gmail.com
cMinistry of Agricultural, Fisheries Resources and Water Resources, Sultanate of Oman
email: Ayisha.ALkhatri@mafwr.gov.om (corresponding author)

(2025) 13–14
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700099

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Developing a sensor-based agricultural water management system for irrigation scheduling, automation, and optimization

Farhat Abbas1*, Salem Al-Naemi1, Aitazaz A. Farooque2,3, Rachid Benlamri1, Hassan Ali1, Jose Emmanuel L. Ventura1

1University of Doha for Science & Technology, P.O. Box 24449, Doha, Qatar, *email: farhat.abbas@udst.edu.qa (corresponding author)
2Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, C1A 4P3, PE, Canada
3Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, C1A 4P3, PE, Canada

(2025) 229–238
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700088

References Abbas, F., Al-Naemi, S., Farooque, A.A., Phillips, M., 2023a, A review on the water dimensions, security, and governance for two distinct regions. Water, 15(1): 208. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15010208 Abbas, F., Al-Naemi, S., Farooque, A.A., Phillips, M., Rose, D.A., 2023b, Understanding the phenomenon of saltwater intrusion sourced from...
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Atmospheric water generation in Qatar: a sustainable approach for extracting water from air powered by solar energy

Aiyad Gannan

Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar, email: aiyad.gannan@udst.edu.qa

(2025) 141–145
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700031

References [1] R.M. Hannun, H.E. Radhi, H. Hussein, Design and evaluation of a combined (humidification-dehumidification) system to extract fresh water from the air in the arid area, Int. J. Eng. Res. Africa, 52 (2021) 115–123. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/JERA.52.115 [2] M.S. Ferwati, Water harvesting cube, SN Appl. Sci., 1 (2019) 779....
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Using desalination for agriculture irrigation in GCC countries: state of art and future outlook

Mohamed A. Dawoud1*, Waleed H. Abou El Hassan2

1Senior Water Advisor, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, UAE, email: mdawoud@ead.gov.ae (corresponding author)
2Senior Water Resources Management Officer at Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, GCC
Regional Office, Abu Dhabi, UAE. email: waleed.abouelhassan@fao.org

(2025) 209–221
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700048

References Abdulghafar, A., (2000), Cost of Groundwater Deterioration in Bahrain: An Economic Perspective for Sustainable Development. Master’s Thesis, Arabian Gulf University, Manama. Al Bloushi, A., Giwa, A., Mezher, T., Hasan, A., (2018), Environmental impact and technoeconomic analysis of hybrid MSF/RO desalination: the case study of Al Taweelah A2...
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An innovative approach to desalination and cooling using forward osmosis with thermal recovery and vapor absorption cycle

Hassan K. Abdulrahim*, Mansour Ahmed

Water Research Center (WRC), Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), P.O. Box 24885, 13109 Safat, Kuwait,
*email: habdulrahim@kisr.edu.kw (corresponding author)

(2025) 47–53
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700073

References [1] M.A. Darwish, N.M. Al-Najem, The water problem in Kuwait, Desalination, 177 (2005) 167–177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2004.07.053 [2] A.M.R. Al-Marafie, M.A. Darwish, Water production in Kuwait: its management and economics, Desalination, 71 (1989) 45–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/0011-9164(89)87057-2 [3] MEW, Statistical year book for...
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Revolutionizing desalination: KISR's breakthrough projects addressing water crisis challenges

Mansour Ahmed

Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Water Research Center, P.O. Box 24885, 13109, Safat, Kuwait
email: mahmed@kisr.edu.kw

(2025) 54–68
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700092

References [1] M.M. Mekonnen, A.Y. Hoekstra, Four billion people facing severe water scarcity. Sci. Adv., 2(2) (2016) e1500323; https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1500323 [2] L.F. Greenlee, D.F. Lawler, B.D. Freeman, B. Marrot, P. Moulin, Reverse osmosis desalination: water sources, technology, and today’s challenges. Water Res. 43(9) (2009) 2317–2348....
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Business model for small-scale decentralized wastewater treatment and sludge management in Jordan

Mohammad A. Tabieh1*, Emad K. Al-Karablieh1, Tala H Qtaishat1, Nael H. Thaher1, Amer Z. Salman1, Mohammad I. Majdalawi1, Madi. T. Al-Jaghbir2, Nehaya. K.Al-Karablieh3, Ahmad I. Jamrah4

1 Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management. School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan *email: m.tabieh@ju.edu.jo (corresponding author)
2 Department of Family and Community Medicine. School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
3 Department of Plant Protection. School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
4 Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

(2025) 332–343
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700034

References [1] B. Gutterer, L. Sasse, T. Panzerbieter, T. Reckerzügel, Decentralised wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS) and sanitation in developing countries: a practical guide. WEDC, Loughborough University© BORDA, 2009 [2] MWI, Decentralized Wastewater Management Policy, Ministry of Water and Irrigation: Ministery of Water and Irrigation, Amman,...
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Oil spill management to prevent catastrophic shutdown of desalination plants

Zhaoyang Liu

Senior Scientist, Water Center, Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Qatar, email: zhliu@hbku.edu.qa

(2025) 18-21
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700102

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