Oman Water Week

Business opportunities in the Gulf region

Are you interested in exploring business opportunities in Oman and the Gulf region? Or are you already active in the GCC and looking to expand your reach? Following the successful delegation programmes organised in 2023, 2024 and 2025, the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Oman, intends to organise a joint participation of Dutch water sector organisations through a Netherlands Lounge, subject to approval of a subsidy request.

The proposed Netherlands Lounge would offer an excellent opportunity to showcase your products and solutions, strengthen your brand presence, and connect with existing and new business relations. The intended programme includes participation in a Netherlands Pavilion, potential speaking opportunities for participating companies, targeted networking activities and on-site visits.

Join us at Oman Water Week 2026!

Oman Water Week (OWW) is the country’s flagship water sector event, responding to growing demand driven by rapid urbanisation, industrial development and population growth. OWW 2026 will focus on future-proofing water systems in the face of environmental, operational and geopolitical challenges, with strong alignment to Oman Vision 2040.

Oman Water Week main theme: Securing a Resilient Future: Water Strategies for Security, Stability and Sustainability

The event provides valuable insight into Oman’s investment roadmap and strategic priorities, highlighting opportunities linked to infrastructure development, sustainability initiatives and innovation. For SMEs, OWW offers direct access to decision-makers, project owners and potential partners in a dynamic and growing market.

This high-level event brings together water sector stakeholders, industry leaders, government authorities, academics, technologists and innovators to discuss the region’s most pressing water challenges and co-develop actionable solutions in the areas of:

• Integrated water resources management
• Smart and sustainable water technologies
• Wastewater treatment and reuse
• Climate-resilient infrastructure
• Policy alignment with national water goals

Make valuable connections with Omani government institutions, regulators and potential partners

Participation in Oman Water Week provides the opportunity to expand your understanding of business opportunities in Oman and the Gulf region, while strengthening your network in an emerging market. If the Netherlands Pavilion goes ahead, participating organisations will also be able to engage with key sponsors and supporting organisations of Oman Water Week, including:

• Nama Water Services (Oman Water & Wastewater Services)
• Nama Dhofar Services
• Sultan Qaboos University
• Majis Industrial Services
• Marafiq (integrated utility service provider in the Duqm area)
• OQ (Oman’s global integrated energy group)
• Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
• Oman Investment Authority
• Hassan Allam (engineering, construction, investment and development company)

Oman Water Week 2026 will take place concurrently with the Gulf Water Conference, organised by the Gulf Water Sciences & Technology Association. The OWW conference programme includes a comprehensive conference agenda and masterclasses covering:

1. Utilities and infrastructure operations

• Achieving net zero in the water sector
• Non-revenue water and energy losses
• Pipeline integrity and asset management
• Smart pipelines and digital twins

2. Water production and reuse

• Decarbonising desalination and water reuse
• Technology developments and trends
• Advanced wastewater and effluent reuse

3. Digitalisation and water quality

• Digitalisation and AI for water production and utility operations
• Water quality and safety: advanced monitoring, treatment and risk management

All events will be held at the same venue.

Intended benefits for participants in the Netherlands Pavilion

• Prime location on the exhibition floor, ensuring strong visibility and high visitor traffic
• A distinctive NL brand presence, reinforcing international positioning
• Cost efficiencies through shared resources
• Valuable networking with sector peers, partners and international stakeholders
• Professional, end-to-end project management by NWP
• Enhanced visibility through NWP communication channels
• Optional participation in OWW conference & masterclass programme sessions

Space is limited, so make sure to be among the first ones to reserve your spot!

Participation package

By joining the proposed Netherlands Lounge, participants would benefit from collective visibility, shared logistics and a prominent exhibition presence. The Lounge is intended to serve as a central hub for Dutch organisations, providing a professional setting for meetings and networking.

The participation package includes:

• Representation in and shared use of the Netherlands Lounge
• Branding and promotion via NWP communication channels
• Speaking opportunity (to be confirmed)
• Matchmaking support by NWP and the Embassy
• Networking reception
• Access to the OWW conference programme, valued at EUR 580 - networking with speakers & sponsors!

Participation is possible for one or more representatives per organisation. A different fee applies for second and third participants.

The package includes collective stand design, stand construction, and on-site stand management and support. Travel and accommodation, local transport and potential site visits would be at participants’ own expense.

Registration will be confirmed subject to subsidy approval.

Want to know more?

Would you like additional information about the intended Netherlands Lounge at Oman Water Week 2026, or are you interested in expressing your interest? Please contact Marieke Leenhouts or Sabrina Kraaijenbrink-Doetjes at NWP.

If you are ready to register, make sure to fill out the form below to secure your participation. 

Final confirmation will follow once new dates are known and the subsidy request has been acknowledged.