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This study addresses the critical issue of water scarcity in the Mediterranean region, where 180 million people already face water shortages, a number projected to rise to over 250 million by 2050 due to climate change. The research highlights the urgent need for an additional 25 billion cubic meters of water annually to meet the demands of the broader Middle East and North Africa region.