INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Water stress levels vary in Arab countries

  • 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.