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Cabinet Resolution No.187 of 2018 to regulate the General Organization for Irrigation.

Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Irrigation Institution Data collection/reporting Hazards Water quality standards Water shortage/drought Water supply Waterworks Research Recycling/reuse Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force 60 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 17 articles aims at regulating the Saudi Irrigation Organization, associated with the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, which manages, operates, and develops irrigation activity in the Kingdom, also through contracts with specialized bodies to carry out some of its tasks. The Organization mainly undertakes the following specializations (i) prepare general policies, plans, and programs to develop irrigation activity and to conserve irrigation water and rationalize its use; (ii) utilize the available sources of conventional and non-conventional irrigation water; (iii) prepare irrigation scheduling programs for agricultural crops according to water regulations; (iv) develop and implement emergency plans for irrigation activity and to face water shortages; (v) propose draft laws, regulations and standards regulating irrigation activity; (vi) application of water quality standards used in agricultural irrigation, and monitoring the quality of irrigation water and agricultural soil; (vii) construct and maintain water supply sources for irrigation, such as dams, groundwater, and alternative sources; (viii) construct and maintain pumping stations and projects for transporting, storing, and distributing irrigation water; (ix) develop the approved techniques to monitor the consumption of irrigation water and ensure its compliance with the allocations and programs for the use of water; (x) conducting studies and research to improve irrigation methods, adopting modern technologies and rationalizing the use of irrigation water; (xi) provide programs to qualify human cadres working in this field; (xii) providing a database and statistical information on irrigation activity; and (xiii) conclude agreements and contracts related to irrigation with local and foreign authorities. The Organization shall have a board of directors headed by the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture. The Council is the main authority over its affairs, supervises its administration and conducts its affairs, and takes all decisions necessary to achieve its objectives.

Full text
Arabic
Website
laws.boe.gov.sa