University of Benghazi - Libya

Third Scientific Conference

On Water Resources and Water Security in Libya

May 5 - 7, 2026

Under the slogan "Challenges and Solutions", this conference brings together leading experts, researchers, and decision-makers to discuss ways to achieve water security in Libya and address the challenges facing the water sector.

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Water Conference

Towards Sustainable Water Future

University of Benghazi | May 5-7, 2026

Organizing Bodies

Official Organizers and Sponsors of the Third Scientific Conference

About the Conference

Importance of Water and Water Security in Libya

Scientific Conference on Water Resources and Water Security in Libya

Water is the cornerstone of sustainable development, and attention to its sources, development, conservation, and improving its use efficiency is a national priority in light of the challenges of water scarcity and climate changes. The Scientific Conference on Water Resources and Water Security in Libya, hosted by the University of Benghazi, comes to discuss these issues and enhance integrated water resources management.

Water Resources Management in Libya

Groundwater in Libya

Main water source

Libya relies heavily on groundwater as its primary source of water, making its sustainable management a national priority.

Third Scientific Conference Objectives

The main objectives the conference aims to achieve through its themes and scientific sessions

1

Assessing the Reality of Water Resources in Libya

Analyzing water supply systems in Libyan cities, identifying key challenges and opportunities, and establishing foundations for comprehensive and sustainable development plans for each city.

2

Enhancing Water Infrastructure Development

Discussing ways to modernize desalination and treatment plants, dams, and the Great Man-Made River project, and exploring effective investment models that ensure the sustainability of these vital facilities.

3

Developing Scientific Strategies to Confront Climate Changes

Assessing drought and flood risks, developing early warning systems and rapid response plans to protect populations and infrastructure.

4

Establishing a Clear Methodology for Karst Areas Management

Evaluating their high sensitivity to pollution and collapses, and developing practical solutions for managing their water reserves and protecting them from depletion and environmental risks.

5

Improving Management of Bottled Drinking Water Sector

Enhancing quality standards, developing legislative and regulatory frameworks, and identifying sustainability prospects in this growing sector.

6

Strengthening Governance and Legislation in Water Management

Reviewing institutional and regulatory policies, and establishing principles of justice, efficiency, and transparency in the distribution and protection of water resources.

Conference Themes

Comprehensive set of themes covering all aspects of water resources and water security in Libya

Water Supply for Libyan Cities

Analyzing the reality of water supply in Libyan cities, existing challenges, and presenting available opportunities for improvement using integrated water management.

Water Facilities and Sustainable Investment

Developing vital projects like treatment plants, desalination, the Great Man-Made River, and dams to ensure safe and reliable water supply.

Climate Change Challenges and Risk Management

Developing flexible plans and strategies capable of facing climate challenges like extended droughts and sudden floods.

Karst Phenomena

Studying unique characteristics of groundwater layers in karst areas and developing strategies to manage and protect these precious sources.

Bottled Drinking Water Sector Management

Reviewing foundations of bottled water industry quality in Libya, legislative framework, supervision, and development prospects in this sector.

Produced Water (Oil-associated Water)

Challenges and environmental impacts of produced water, modern treatment technologies, and opportunities for their utilization and reuse.

Governance and Legislation

Enhancing legislative and institutional frameworks that regulate the water management process comprehensively and ensuring fair distribution of water resources.

Conference Participation

Different participation options available for attendees and researchers

Scientific Paper

Full Research Paper

Submit complete research papers including methodology, results, and conclusions. Papers must follow the conference's official publication guidelines.

Requirements:

  • 5-10 pages maximum
  • Word format with conference template
  • Review by scientific committee
  • Presentation during scientific sessions

Extended Abstract

Research Abstract

Submit an extended research abstract including objectives, methodology, key findings, and preliminary conclusions.

Requirements:

  • 300 words maximum
  • Clear research structure
  • Specific preliminary results
  • Preliminary conclusions

Scientific Poster

Poster Presentation

Present research in poster format during poster sessions. Opportunity for direct interaction with attendees.

Requirements:

  • Standard A1 or A0 dimensions
  • Clear and attractive design
  • Visual presentation of results
  • Interactive session with attendees

Publication of Accepted Submissions

Research Papers

Accepted conference papers will be published in university benghazi Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences.

For more information, please visit the journal website through this link Click Here

Extended Abstracts

Abstracts will be published in the Official Conference Abstracts Book issued at the end of conference activities.

All participants will receive an electronic copy of the book.

Submission of Contributions

Submission System

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support

1
Create Account

Register in the system using email

2
Select Participation Type

Choose paper, abstract, or poster

3
Upload Files

Upload files according to each participation type requirements

4
Complete Registration

Follow up on review and evaluation process

Go to Microsoft CMT3 System Registration Guide for Microsoft CMT3

Conference Scientific Conditions

Terms and conditions required for research and submissions presented to the conference

Alignment with Conference Themes

The research must be relevant to one of the announced conference themes.

Adherence to Scientific Research Principles

Commitment to scientific research principles and methodology in terms of source documentation and academic integrity.

No Previous Publication

The research must not have been previously published or submitted for publication in conferences or scientific journals.

Acceptance of Modifications

Making any modifications deemed necessary by the scientific committee for the research.

Research Language

Conference languages are Arabic or English.

Following Writing Template

Adherence to writing conditions according to the participation template prepared for the conference.

File Format

The paper must be sent in (MS WORD) format.

Research Presentation

For publication, it is required to present the accepted paper at the conference either in person or online.

Page Count

For research paper participation, pages should not be less than 5 nor exceed 10 pages.

Abstracts

Abstracts should not exceed 300 words.

Important Note

Researchers' names must not be written in the paper submitted for review. Authors' names will be added later after paper acceptance and submission in its final form.

Conference Committees

The distinguished team working to ensure the success of the conference and achieve its objectives

Permanent Committee of the Conference

Responsible for executive supervision and continuous follow-up of conference organization and implementation of its decisions.

Dr. Saleh Ali Al-Sadiq
Dr. Saleh Ali Al-Sadiq
Honorary President of the Conference
Dr. Salem Mohammed Rishrash
Dr. Salem Mohammed Rishrash
Member
Eng. Fathi Mohammed Sloum
Eng. Fathi Mohammed Sloum
Member
Dr. Osama Ahmed Hilal
Dr. Osama Ahmed Hilal
Member
Dr. Abdelsalam Salem Al-Sha'afi
Dr. Abdelsalam Salem Al-Sha'afi
Member
Dr. Awad Al-Hassan Bilal
Dr. Awad Al-Hassan Bilal
Member

Supreme Committee of the Conference

Responsible for general supervision of the conference and making strategic decisions

Prof. Ezzeldin Younis Akadir Al-Darsi
Prof. Ezzeldin Younis Akadir Al-Darsi
Honorary President of the Conference
Prof. Abdulkarim Abdullah Al-Ghazali
Prof. Abdulkarim Abdullah Al-Ghazali
Conference President

Preparatory Committee

Responsible for planning and implementing all organizational aspects of the conference

Dr. Awad Al-Hassan Bilal
Dr. Awad Al-Hassan Bilal
Chairman - University of Benghazi
Dr. Saleh Ali Al-Sadiq
Dr. Saleh Ali Al-Sadiq
Vice Chairman - University of Tripoli
Dr. Abdelsalam Salem Al-Sha'afi
Dr. Abdelsalam Salem Al-Sha'afi
Member - University of Benghazi
Eng. Fawzi Al-Sharif Said
Eng. Fawzi Al-Sharif Said
Member - Great Man-Made River Project Management and Implementation Authority
Dr. Al-Sadiq Miloud Ghanya
Dr. Al-Sadiq Miloud Ghanya
Member - Zallaf Libya Oil and Gas Investment and Production Company
Mr. Fadl Ali Al-Mesmari
Mr. Fadl Ali Al-Mesmari
Member - Arabian Gulf Oil Company
Dr. Hamidan Ihsan Al-Hafeedh
Dr. Hamidan Ihsan Al-Hafeedh
Member - Arab Water Council - Egypt
Dr. Hussein Ihsan Al-Atifi
Dr. Hussein Ihsan Al-Atifi
Member - Arab Water Council - Egypt
Dr. Issa Ben Bashir Halibi
Dr. Issa Ben Bashir Halibi
Member - Water Resources - Tunisia
Eng. Fathi Mohammed Sloum
Eng. Fathi Mohammed Sloum
Member - University of Benghazi
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Ohaida
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Ohaida
Member - University of Sabha
Al-Hassan Khalil Al-Mangoush
Al-Hassan Khalil Al-Mangoush
Member - University of Benghazi
Suleiman Abu Gharara Al-Raqibi
Suleiman Abu Gharara Al-Raqibi
Member - University of Tripoli
Dr. Al-Qunaidi Hussein Al-Saghir
Dr. Al-Qunaidi Hussein Al-Saghir
Member - University of Misurata
Mr. Ali Abubakr Al-Turki
Mr. Ali Abubakr Al-Turki
Member - University of Benghazi
Dr. Muftah Hussein Al-Shwahedi
Dr. Muftah Hussein Al-Shwahedi
Member - University of Benghazi
Dr. Hakim Tijani Qabtni
Dr. Hakim Tijani Qabtni
Member - Water Research and Technology Center - Tunisia
Abdullah Mohammed Ben Idris
Abdullah Mohammed Ben Idris
Member - Great Man-Made River Project Management and Implementation Authority
Tawfiq Mohammed Muftah Al-Qasim
Tawfiq Mohammed Muftah Al-Qasim
Member - Ministry of Water Resources
Mr. Salem Aqeela Al-Sakran
Mr. Salem Aqeela Al-Sakran
Member - University of Benghazi
Mohammed Masoud Al-Warfali
Mohammed Masoud Al-Warfali
Member - University of Tobruk
Mr. Ali Khalifa Al-Ma'ruf
Mr. Ali Khalifa Al-Ma'ruf
Member - Bright Star University
Asmaa Faraj Majeed
Asmaa Faraj Majeed
Member - University of Benghazi
Abdul Saeed Abdullah Al-Hasi
Abdul Saeed Abdullah Al-Hasi
Member - Omar Al-Mukhtar University
Saleh Mohammed Amhani
Saleh Mohammed Amhani
Member - University of Ajdabiya

Scientific Committee

Responsible for evaluating research papers, proposing scientific themes, and ensuring the scientific quality of the conference

Dr. Saad Khamis Al-Abeidi
Dr. Saad Khamis Al-Abeidi
Chairman - University of Benghazi
Dr. Salem Mohammed Rishrash
Dr. Salem Mohammed Rishrash
Vice Chairman - University of Tripoli
Dr. Saad Misbah Al-Sha'iri
Dr. Saad Misbah Al-Sha'iri
Member - University of Benghazi
Dr. Hamza Ben Humaid Al-Fail
Dr. Hamza Ben Humaid Al-Fail
Member - Water Research and Technology Center - Tunisia
Dr. Mohammed Salem Al-Faitwi
Dr. Mohammed Salem Al-Faitwi
Member - University of Benghazi
Dr. Omar Bouzid Al-Faqih
Dr. Omar Bouzid Al-Faqih
Member - University of Benghazi
Dr. Osama Ahmed Hilal
Dr. Osama Ahmed Hilal
Member - University of Tripoli
Dr. Hamad Omar Al-Warfali
Dr. Hamad Omar Al-Warfali
Member - Arabian Gulf Oil Company
Dr. Tariq Hamed Al-Mazoughi
Dr. Tariq Hamed Al-Mazoughi
Member - University of Tripoli
Dr. Khalifa Mohammed Saleh
Dr. Khalifa Mohammed Saleh
Member - University of Benghazi
Mr. Abdulrahim Mohammed Al-Hwaish
Mr. Abdulrahim Mohammed Al-Hwaish
Member - University of Tripoli
Dr. Abubakr Ali Al-Amils
Dr. Abubakr Ali Al-Amils
Member - University of Misurata
Dr. Abdulmonem Ahmed Mohammed Masoud
Dr. Abdulmonem Ahmed Mohammed Masoud
Member - University of Sabha
Dr. Mounir Abdullah Al-Taif
Dr. Mounir Abdullah Al-Taif
Member - Omar Al-Mukhtar University
Dr. Nabeela Abdulmajeed Al-Tawibi
Dr. Nabeela Abdulmajeed Al-Tawibi
Member - University of Tripoli
Dr. Khalil Ibrahim Al-Samarani
Dr. Khalil Ibrahim Al-Samarani
Member - Water Resources Expert - Turkey
Dr. Rosario Ruggeri
Dr. Rosario Ruggeri
Member

Technical Committee

Responsible for technical aspects, logistical support, and technical infrastructure of the conference

Dr. Adel Saad Amhamed
Dr. Adel Saad Amhamed
Chairman - University of Tripoli
Dr. Abdulazim Mahmoud Al-Ash'abi
Dr. Abdulazim Mahmoud Al-Ash'abi
Member - University of Benghazi
Dr. Hassan Saleh Al-Qadhafi
Dr. Hassan Saleh Al-Qadhafi
Member - University of Sabha
Eng. Mohammed Abdelsalam Hamouda
Eng. Mohammed Abdelsalam Hamouda
Member - University of Tripoli
Mr. Abdullah Mohammed Jaballah
Mr. Abdullah Mohammed Jaballah
Member - University of Benghazi
Eng. ZAHIYAH SHAHHAT JAERANI KHALLEEFAH
Eng. Zahia Shehat Jarani Khalifa
Member - University of Sabha

Important Dates

Timeline for research submission and participation in the Third Scientific Conference

January 15, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

Deadline for submitting research abstracts and scientific papers. Abstracts should include objectives, methodology, and expected results.

January 31, 2026

Abstract Acceptance Notification

Researchers will be notified of abstract acceptance and invited to submit full papers according to conference scientific standards.

March 15, 2026

Full Paper Submission Deadline

Deadline for submitting complete scientific papers. Papers must comply with scientific publishing standards and conference guidelines.

March 31, 2026

Paper Acceptance Notification

Researchers will be notified of final paper acceptance with any required modifications before publication in conference proceedings.

April 15, 2026

Final Accepted Papers Submission

Deadline for submitting final versions of accepted papers after implementing required modifications from the scientific committee.

May 5 - 7, 2026

Conference Dates

Third Scientific Conference on Water Resources and Water Security in Libya at University of Benghazi under the slogan "Challenges and Solutions".

Services Provided to Participants

We offer a range of premium services to ensure comfort and enrich the experience of conference participants

Certified Participation Certificates

Researchers receive certified participation certificates from the conference documenting their participation and presented research.

Digital and electronic certificates Certified by organizing bodies Issued after conference conclusion
Essential Service

Conference Bag and Abstracts Book

Participants receive the conference bag and the book of research abstracts (Abstract Book).

Official conference bag Complete abstracts book Promotional and informational materials
For All Participants

Free Accommodation

Providing free accommodation for one participant in each research paper in contracted hotels throughout the conference period.

Air-conditioned hotel room Free WiFi service Daily breakfast

Transportation Services

Providing transportation to transfer participants from the airport to accommodation and to the conference venue and back.

Airport pickup service Daily transportation to conference Airport drop-off after conference
Free Service

Electronic Research Publication

Publishing accepted research electronically in a special conference issue of Sebha University Journal, which is one of the journals approved by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Publication in peer-reviewed journal Approved by Ministry of Higher Education DOI numbers for research
Publication Opportunity

Remote Participation

Providing participation via Google Meet technology for participants who cannot attend the conference venue.

Live streaming of sessions Interaction with speakers Session recordings
Flexible Participation

Conference Venue

University of Benghazi - Venue of the Third Scientific Conference

University of Benghazi

Conference Venue

Conference Hotel

Participants Accommodation

Benina Airport

20 km from University

Directions

By Car

Independence Street, Benghazi
Free parking available inside university campus

By Bus

Bus lines: 101, 205, 308
Stop directly in front of university gate

By Taxi

Ask for "University of Benghazi - Main Gate"
Taxi services available via apps

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