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Date & Time: October 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: The Tony Allan Society Headquarters, London, UK

Event Description:
The Tony Allan Society invites all members to its Annual Members Meeting, a key event to review the past year’s activities, discuss strategic priorities, and celebrate the Society’s achievements. Members will have the opportunity to engage with the Board, hear updates on research initiatives, and participate in a moderated Q&A session.

This meeting also provides a platform for networking and fostering collaboration among members, researchers, and partners across the fields of water, food, and political economy. Attendance is open to all members; registration is required.

Agenda Highlights:

  • Welcome and opening remarks by the Chair of the Board

  • Annual report and financial overview

  • Updates on research and projects

  • Member discussion and Q&A

  • Closing remarks and networking session

The Household Water Crisis in Syria’s Greater Damascus Region

Damascus has experienced prolonged daily water shut-offs, particularly between June and January, with rationing reaching up to 20 hours per day in 2001.

This study addresses the ongoing domestic water crisis in the Greater Damascus Region within the context of Syria 

Camels Don’t Fly, Deserts Don’t Bloom: an Assessment of Saudi Arabia’s Experiment in Desert Agriculture

Severe arid conditions constrained agricultural production and population size in the Arabian Peninsula over the millennia (except around oases and in parts of Yemen). An abrupt change in Saudi Arabia started in the 1980s to make the desert bloom.

This study examines w…

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