Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said, "Water is a prerequisite for all life on Earth, but we do not value it enough. Access to safe drinking water, sanitation and the effective management of our planet's oceans and freshwater resources is a matter of justice, fairness and equity.By exploring the role of water and how to better value and preserve it for future generations, Water Week honours this essential resource that underpins all efforts to address the opportunities and most critical challenges facing both people and planet, she added.
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