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  • The region needs to develop and implement sustainable water management strategies to mitigate the growing water scarcity and its potential impacts.
  • The high stress levels in GCC, in particular, highlight an urgent need for these nations to develop and implement sustainable water management strategies.

DUBAI, UAE – Recent reports have brought to light the stark differences in water stress levels among Arab countries, with nations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) experiencing some of the highest stress levels in the region.

Some countries face more intense competition for water resources, leading to potentially severe environmental impacts. The contrasting water stress levels across Arab countries underscore the diverse challenges they face in water resource management.

The high stress levels in GCC countries, in particular, highlight an urgent need for these nations to develop and implement sustainable water management strategies to mitigate the growing water scarcity and its potential impacts.

This week’s TRENDS infographic delves into the stark differences in water stress levels among Arab countries.