The Minister of Water and Electricity Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Hussein emphasized the importance of holding the 4th Saudi International Forum for Water and Energy to be hosted by Saudi Arabia during the period from November 1-4, 2008 in Jeddah under the theme "Supporting Development by Change and Innovation". Minister Al-Hussein said in a press statement that the forum reflects the Kingdom's interest in water and energy sectors, its economic status and available investment opportunities. The forum will be organized by the Ministry of Water and Electricity, CWC World British Company for organizing exhibitions and conferences, Saline Water Conversion Corporation and Saudi Electricity Company. It will be attended by 300 companies and institutions related to the water and energy and more than 3000 experts and researchers interested in the fields of energy and water from inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.