The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Oman and the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) intend to organise a trade mission in 2025. The programme consists of representation of the Dutch organisations in the Netherlands Pavilion at Oman Water Week, in combination with speaking engagements for the participating companies, networking activities and collective matchmaking. 

About Oman Water Week

Oman Water Week (OWW) is organised under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Wealth, and Water Resources. The event is hosted by national water company Nama Water Services, and offers participants insightful knowledge about the strategy on water in the coming years for Oman. OWW also promises attendees a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge advancements, best practices, and transformative strategies, propelling water management to new heights. With an engaging programme encompassing keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, technical demonstrations and networking opportunities, attendees will acquire invaluable insights into emerging trends, technological innovations, and policy frameworks that are shaping the realm of water sustainability.

Oman Water Week offers a unique opportunity for cross-sectoral engagement, bringing together a diverse array of experts, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners from all related sectors and industries. This convergence of expert minds fosters interdisciplinary dialogue, encourages knowledge exchange, and catalyses innovative solutions to address the complex challenges posed by water scarcity, and climate change.

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Signing of a cooperation agreement between Oman and the Dutch water sector at Oman Water Week 2024. Photo: NWP
Signing of a cooperation agreement between Oman and the Dutch water sector at Oman Water Week 2024. Photo: NWP
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Signing of a cooperation agreement between Oman and the Dutch water sector at Oman Water Week 2024. Photo: NWP
Signing of a cooperation agreement between Oman and the Dutch water sector at Oman Water Week 2024. Photo: NWP

Dutch water sector & Oman Water Week

The first Oman Water Week took place in Muscat, Oman, on 22-24 January. The conference focussed on how Oman can transform its water sector to become more resilient, sustainable, flexible, and efficient. The Netherlands Embassy in Muscat and NWP jointly organised the Dutch water sector representation, facilitating speaking engagements. No less than three cooperation agreements were signed between various Dutch organisations and stakeholders in the water sector in Oman. These cooperation agreements are the result of the long-term commitment from both the Omani and Dutch water sectors to work together and help shape the future of water.