The general purpose of the intensive course is to provide the experts from all around the world with advanced tools and ideas for a deeper insight into sustainable integrated water resources management in arid and semi-arid regions, environmental, economical and public considerations towards making the best decisions. It will allow the participants to have a broad view of management aspects to tackle problems related to water and related issues in water scarce regions towards evaluation and adaptation of optimal long range solutions. It will allow the participants to widen their understanding and know-how to deal with the challenges of water shortage.