The Near East and North Africa Region (NENA)  may be facing the most severe intensification of water scarcity in history. Agriculture, which uses over 85 percent of the total freshwater, will most likely absorb the bulk of this shock. This shortage will have major implications for food security and the rural economy of the region. NENA countries need to strategically plan their water resources allocation as making the best use of every single drop of water has become an imperative.