During the second session of the Innovation Driven Desalination Conference in Jeddah, several collaborative agreements was signed between the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) and a number of major entities and companies, including the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at), Tabuk University, UiPath, FEDCO, and Dow.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SWCC and Monsha'at aims to "empower entrepreneurs and innovators in water technologies." The collaboration focuses on developing and supporting an entrepreneurial ecosystem for small and medium-sized enterprises by supporting the Saudi Water Innovation Center (SWIC), affiliated with SWCC. This support will be provided through incubation programs and camps organized by SWIC, with the objective of contributing to economic growth and diversification, and fostering innovation in water technologies.

The MoU between SWCC and the University of Tabuk involved the development of a robot for cleaning and removing vital deposits from water intake pipelines in production systems. Meanwhile, the MoU between SWCC and UiPath entailed the utilization of artificial intelligence technologies to support and strengthen the joint strategic cooperation in various fields. The mutual agreement between SWCC and FEDCO encompassed the development of pumps and energy recovery devices.

Meanwhile, the agreement with Dow entailed a study on the efficiency of cleaning materials for reverse osmosis membranes in the Arabian Gulf waters to prevent pollution.

Today, Monday, the Innovation Driven Desalination Conference continued its dialogue sessions with the participation of 35 local and international experts. The discussions covered topics such as localizing the desalination industry and advanced technologies and innovations in the management and operation of water treatment and desalination plants. The sessions further involved a roadmap for water technology to achieve water security, exert environmental, social, and governance efforts, explore opportunities for desalination in agriculture, the cost of water technology and energy barriers, and to study the case of improving SWRO technologies.

At the Conference, SWCC organized a concurrent exhibition featuring numerous pavilions for specialized companies, entities, and authorities. The exhibition showcased the latest innovative technologies in the desalination industry and advanced systems that enhance the efficiency of producing desalinated water, supporting the strategy aiming to enhance the supply of clean and sustainable water while utilizing the latest technologies that contribute to reducing energy consumption.