Search      

Every Drop Counts: Why Saudi Arabia’s Stormwater Could Be Its Most Overlooked Resource

 

Stormwater is not just a challenge to be managed. It is an untapped resource that, if harnessed intelligently, can enhance urban resilience, reduce environmental strain, and contribute to a more efficient, circular water economy

 
By Abdulaziz Daghestani, November 7, 2025 Saudi Arabia Sustainability
 
Every Drop Counts: Why Saudi Arabia’s Stormwater Could Be Its Most Overlooked Resource
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 ambitions, the Kingdom is rethinking how cities grow and how they prepare for extremes. From large-scale developments like NEOM to urban revitalisation efforts, urban development in Riyadh is progressing at unprecedented speed. Yet beneath the surface lies an urgent challenge: managing water in a region increasingly shaped by climate unpredictability. Long dry seasons are now followed by sudden, heavy rainfall. Flash floods, once rare, are becoming more frequent. In...

This is a Built Environment Exclusive.


Unlock this and more exclusive stories...

 
Sign Up Today for free

Already signed up?

 
Login

WATCH

Smart Built Environment Forum 2025 - UAE Edition Highlights!
Smart Built Environment Forum 2025 - UAE Edition Highlights!

UAE Edition Highlights!

Unlocking Smart Buildings with MRI Software: The Hub by Built Environment ME
Unlocking Smart Buildings with MRI Software: The Hub by Built Environment ME

In this episode of The Hub, MRI Software’s James Massey explains how IoT, AI, and robust data strategies are transforming the way modern buildings operate

Webinar | Rethinking Legacy Systems in FM Replay
Webinar | Rethinking Legacy Systems in FM Replay

CM today brings to you an interesting and informative webinar, powered by Facilio, where we will explore how one can go beyond the legacy systems in facilities management.

 

MOST READ

ALEC plans further investment and expansion in Saudi Arabia in 2024
ALEC plans further investment and expansion in Saudi Arabia in 2024

The company aims to leverage local talent to build a world-class construction business in Saudi Arabia

January 10, 2024 | Real Estate

London Gate unveils the Franck Muller Aeternitas - the world's tallest branded residential clocktower in Dubai Marina
London Gate unveils the Franck Muller Aeternitas - the world's tallest branded residential clocktower in Dubai Marina

Crowned by a Franck Muller clock, the structure provides a prestigious waterfront address

January 9, 2024 | Real Estate

Dubai Holding unveils sustainability series at COP28
Dubai Holding unveils sustainability series at COP28

The Group’s programme of inspiring sustainability talks and presentations are open to the public

November 30, 2023 | Sustainability

MORE FROM BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Every Drop Counts: Why Saudi Arabia’s Stormwater Could Be Its Most Overlooked Resource
Every Drop Counts: Why Saudi Arabia’s Stormwater Could Be Its Most Overlooked Resource

Stormwater is not just a challenge to be managed. It is an untapped resource that, if harnessed intelligently, can enhance urban resilience, reduce environmental strain, and contribute to a more efficient, circular water economy

November 7, 2025 Saudi Arabia Sustainability
Challenges Facing Technology Adoption in Facilities Management: Whitepaper 
Challenges Facing Technology Adoption in Facilities Management: Whitepaper 

This white paper provides empirical evidence of the complex dynamics influencing FM technology adoption in the GCC.

November 6, 2025 Qatar IFM
Emaar Development Reports Strong Performance in Q3 2025
Emaar Development Reports Strong Performance in Q3 2025

EBITDA grows by 49% to AED 8.9 billion (US$ 2.4 billion), maintaining a robust 51% margin

November 6, 2025 UAE Real Estate
Clean Cement Technologies Gain Ground Amid Global Push for Industrial Decarbonisation
Clean Cement Technologies Gain Ground Amid Global Push for Industrial Decarbonisation

For the built environment and construction sectors, advances in clean cement production represent one of the most impactful developments, with new materials and processes emerging that can substantially reduce emissions in building projects.

November 4, 2025 UAE Sustainability
World Cities Day: Reimagining Smart Cities with Humanity at the Core
World Cities Day: Reimagining Smart Cities with Humanity at the Core

In the Middle East, where rapid urbanisation continues to redefine skylines, the need to balance technology with human experience is becoming increasingly critical

November 4, 2025 Saudi Arabia Business
Driving Smart FM Future: Khidmah, K2 Forge Strategic Partnership to Pioneer AI and Robotics in Facilities Management
Driving Smart FM Future: Khidmah, K2 Forge Strategic Partnership to Pioneer AI and Robotics in Facilities Management

The collaboration will integrate cutting-edge technologies into daily FM operations, implemented across selected Khidmah-managed properties

November 3, 2025 UAE IFM
Emirates Developments and Hilton Launch Hilton Residences Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Emirates Developments and Hilton Launch Hilton Residences Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Hilton Residences JLT marks Emirates Developments’ first real estate project. The company said the development aims to integrate design, hospitality, and community living while contributing to Dubai’s urban development goals

November 3, 2025 UAE Real Estate
Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel Unveils Palm Central Private Residences
Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel Unveils Palm Central Private Residences

Designed around wellbeing, comfort and connection, Palm Central Private Residences features 212 residences across three mid-rise buildings with panoramic views of the sea and skyline

October 31, 2025 UAE Real Estate
From Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to DUMA: What Do The Cultural Landmarks Mean for Facilities Management in the UAE
From Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to DUMA: What Do The Cultural Landmarks Mean for Facilities Management in the UAE

For operators, these developments offer opportunities to engage with next-generation standards of building performance, user experience and operational resilience

October 31, 2025 UAE IFM
iFM’s Vision for the Future: Redefining Facilities Management Through Innovation, Integration, and Sustainability
iFM’s Vision for the Future: Redefining Facilities Management Through Innovation, Integration, and Sustainability

FM is no longer about maintaining buildings—it is about enabling better experiences, building resilience, and driving sustainability. iFM’s vision reflects this new reality, rooted in the three pillars of innovation, integration, and sustainability

October 31, 2025 UAE IFM
 
Subscribe to our newsletter