Sabah Al-Shididi

Urban Water & Climate Change Expert | Project Manager

From civil engineering to environmental policy - With 30+ years of international experience, I support municipalities, utilities, and infrastructure projects in delivering resilient urban water and water resources solutions. My expertise spans hydrological and hydraulic modelling, climate adaptation and large-scale infrastructure optimisation

Water is life!

Turning complex water challenges into sustainable and cost-effective solutions

Projects

Meet Shididi's Journey

Urban water and water resources engineer with three academic degrees, blending engineering and environmental policy expertise.

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Academic Roots

Professional Focus

From civil engineering foundations to environmental planning, my work bridges technical skills and policy insights for strategic sustainable water solutions.

Core Services

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Urban Water & Water Resources Systems

Planning, design, and optimisation of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, including dikes, riverbanks and dam safety solutions.

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Hydrology & Hydraulic Modelling

Advanced 1D and 1D–2D modelling for drainage systems, rivers, and flood scenarios supporting design, risk assessment and decision-making.

Advising on policy development and strategic planning for urban water, water resources, and climate adaptation, supporting decision-makers with robust analysis, risk assessment, cost-benefit evaluations and implementation-oriented strategies.

Watrer Policy & Strategies

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Project Management

Climate Adaptation & Flood Risk Management

Leadership of multidisciplinary projects from concept to implementation with focus on quality, cost-effective outcomes and stakeholder alignment.

Development of resilient infrastructure solutions for cloudbursts, flooding, sea level rise, and extreme weather, integrating sustainable and climate-proof design approaches.

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Projects

A selection of key water resource projects

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Urban Water Planning

Designing sustainable city water systems.

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River Rehab and Dam Safety

Restoring natural water flow and habitats.

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Water Policy and Strategy

Leading the development of regulatory frameworks for integrated water cycle management and climate change adaptation, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic and sustainability objectives.

Research and innovation

Innovating sustainable water solutions.

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Experience Highlights

With a solid foundation in civil and environmental engineering, I have contributed to urban water management projects that balance technical precision with sustainable solutions.

Focused on integrating policy with engineering practice.