Efficient waste and wastewater management forms the core of Saudi Arabia’s Vision2030 of a circular economy. Therefore, the kingdom aims to advance national recycling of its solid waste and wastewater.

In line with these ambitions, GESALO led a Saudi Delegation to IFAT Eurasia in Istanbul. From the 27th to 29th of April, Saudi government and private actors engaged with exhibitors to discuss business opportunities with exhibitors from the waste and wastewater sector.

Saudi Arabia is committed to establish a circular economy by 2030. Therefore, the kingdom is heavily investing in state-of-the-art solutions to generate a sustainable recycling industry of waste and wastewater. While most of the waste goes to landfills today, the country aims at recycling 85% of its waste by 2035. To introduce a successful waste recycling system, the country not only invests in the necessary infrastructure but also launches educational campaigns on separating waste and preserving valuable resources. 

In addition, the kingdom aims to treat 90% of its wastewater by 2040 to reuse it for national freshwater and agricultural demands.

The trade fair IFAT Eurasia is part of a global network of trade fairs conducted by the German brand IFAT on waste and wastewater solutions. As representative of this German trade fair, GESALO regularly hosts delegations for Saudi companies to visit IFAT trade fairs all over the world and supports Saudi stakeholders in exhibiting on the fairs. In line with this engagement, GESALO market entry consultant Nora Fath led a delegation of Saudi government and private actors to IFAT Eurasia to explore business opportunities and understand current market developments.

Exhibit at or visit future IFATs, such as IFAT Munich 24, IFAT India 23, IEExpo China 23, IFAT Africa 23 or IFAT Brasil 24 with GESALO.

Reach out to our Trade Fair Services team at GESALO - Exhibit or visit future IFAT shows.