A National Vision for Flood Protection and Stormwater Resilience: Integrated, Sustainable, and Future-Ready Urban Infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched a comprehensive national project under the leadership of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) to strengthen flood protection and stormwater drainage systems and enhance the resilience of municipal assets against climate change and extreme weather events. The project represents a strategic shift toward proactive risk management and sustainable urban infrastructure, focusing on the preparation of detailed engineering designs supported by integrated master planning, advanced hydrological and hydraulic
modeling, and the adoption of nature-based solutions.
Dr Ahmed Lotfy is PhD holder in Hydrology and Water Resources
with more than 20 years of combined academic, research, and professional experience. He has established a strong scientific foundation complemented by extensive hands-on expertise in hydrological analysis and water resources engineering, gained through addressing complex engineering challenges across diverse regions, including Egypt, Nile Basin countries, Europe, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
