MEDRC holds Closing Workshop for Membrane Reuse ...

The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation held a closing workshop under the patronage of H.E. Ali Mohammed Al Abri, Undersecretary of Water Resources at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, to...

MEDRC Conducts a Desalination Module Training Program ...

  MEDRC’s Development Cooperation and Training departments recently conducted two online training courses in Jordan and Palestine for over 20 trainees, as part of its Desalination training module for plant operators, supervisors and managers, with funding provided by the Federal German Foreign Office. The MEDRC...

Apply for a MEDRC MSC Fellowship 2021

MEDRC is pleased to announce the 2021 batch of Master’s Research Fellowship awards, to be granted to exceptional water research students in Palestine and Jordan. This will be the 10th edition of the MSc Fellowships awards done in coordination with the Palestinian and Jordanian water...

MEDRC supports another 8 researchers from Palestine and ...

Photo: Innovation Initiative researcher Rinad Hamed, Palestine MEDRC has awarded eight researchers from Palestine and Jordan with an Innovation Initiative grant, for the development of new tools and techniques that help tackle water scarcity in the two countries. Among the 2021 award winning projects are...

MEDRC Alumni Forums held in Palestine

The annual MEDRC Alumni Forums took place in Palestine last week, with live events as well as online participation via Zoom. It was the 4th edition of the Forums, the first of which took place in 2018. The Alumni Forum in Palestine took place on...

MEDRC Alumni Forum held in Jordan

The annual MEDRC Alumni Forum took place in Jordan on 25 July, with live events as well as online participation via Zoom. It was the 4th edition of the Forums, the first of which took place in 2018. To comply with measures against the spread...

In partnership with bp Oman, MEDRC concludes ...

In partnership with bp Oman, MEDRC concluded the TAHLYA IV programme with a graduation ceremony held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Under Secretary for Diplomatic Affairs at the Ministry ‏of Foreign Affairs. The TAHLYA IV programme is a vocational training...

MEDRC ANNOUNCES PATHWAY RESEARCH GRANTS TO SUPPORT ...

In partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), MEDRC has launched an international call for research proposals in a bid to spur innovation in small scale desalination technologies. To engage the broadest possible community of researchers and innovators from across the world,...

Membrane Reuse Project Testing Phase Set to ...

First launched in July 2019 in cooperation with the Research Council, now the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the project investigating the “Use of End of life Reverse Osmosis Membranes to Treat Wastewater for Industrial and Agricultural Use” is nearing its final stages....

Webinar: Omani Young Water Researchers Award

Over the past four years, the Omani Young Water Researcher Award has served as an important annual event that has motivated, encouraged and highlighted water research among Omani youth. The award this year was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research...

MEDRC INVITE APPLICATIONS FOR OMANI YOUNG WATER ...

MEDRC is pleased to invite eligible participants to apply to this year’s Omani Young Water Researchers Award.  Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the award is designed to recognize young water researchers whose work contributes to advancing key...

MEDRC Announces winners of the ‘Omani Young ...

High Profile Awards Celebrating the achievements of Omani Students   MEDRC has announced the winners of the ‘Omani Young Water Researchers Award 2020’ and the ‘Eco School Prize’ at an official ceremony held under the auspices of H.E. Dr. Rahma Al Mahrooqi, Minister of Higher...

Call for Applications: Innovation Initiative Research Grant ...

MEDRC is pleased to invite applications for the Innovation Initiative research grant awards for Palestine. Funded through the Government of the Netherlands and delivered in partnership with the water authorities of Palestine and Jordan , the grants provide research support funds to innovative and impactful...

TAHLYA starts hands on training phase

The bp sponsored TAHLYA program seeks to train young Omani national job seekers in reverse osmosis desalination technologies. The training program, composed of classroom training, hands on training and on job training started in February last year at MEDRC and was continued online due to...

MEDRC Eco School Prize Gains Momentum

The judging panel of the MEDRC Eco School prize gathered today through an online platform to reach a decision on which of the 5 competing schools are to be declared winners.   The panel includes nominated representatives from the Ministry of Education, Haya Water, The...

Modeling wastewater pollutants dispersion in the coastal ...

It started when he was young, he wrote in his research proposal for MEDRC’s MSc Fellowships in 2019. ‘TV shows and films like Good Will Hunting, Sherlock Holmes and A Beautiful Mind captured my imagination. Watching these clever people solve complex equations or puzzles, the...

MEDRC Alumni Forums held in Gaza and ...

In the final weeks of 2020, MEDRC Alumni Forums took place in Palestine with live events in the West Bank and Gaza as well as online presentations and discussion via Zoom. It was the third edition of the Forums, which have been held annually in...

MEDRC Announce Finalists of ‘Omani Young Water ...

MEDRC Water Research have announced the names of Twelve young Omani researchers, shortlisted as finalists for the ‘Omani Young Water Researchers Award, 2020. The high-profile award celebrates the world class water research being conducted by young Omani students at undergraduate and postgraduate level in universities...

SUPER SEEDS FOR SALINE AGRICULTURE

RINAD HAMED’S SEED COATING METHOD HELPS FARMERS IN PALESTINE GROW BETTER CROPS ON SALINE SOIL. MEDRC catches up with a researcher from Ramallah who participated in MEDRC’s Water Research Fellowship Program in 2012 and who is now about to establish her own company. When Rinad...

MEDRC Supports Additional 15 Promising Water Research Projects ...

New Batch of MSc Fellowships for 2020 Brings Total to 300 15 researchers from Palestine and Jordan will be participating in MEDRC’s Water Research Fellowship Program, starting this academic year. MEDRC supported MSc research projects address an immediate need or specific problem as identified in...

MEDRC Eco School Prize 2020 Launched Online

For the second year in a row, MEDRC has launched its Eco School Prize, an inter-school competition designed to build greater water and energy use awareness among school children in Oman. Sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Oman LNG Development...

MEDRC Award $90,000 in Funding for Bio Inspired ...

MEDRC has announced the recipient of a $90,000 grant under its USAID backed pathway research grants in desalination.  Planet, an Italian startup, has secured the funding to develop their Mangrove Still – a bio inspired, modular, low-cost easy to use solar desalination system.   The...

Webinar: Water Security & Covid-19; Learning & Beyond

Muscat, October 5, 2020: A MEDRC organized public webinar “Water Security and Covid 19; Learning and Beyond” took place today convening leading water experts from Oman and the Netherlands to exchange on responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event focused on analyzing the impact of...

Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge 2020: Competition Intensifies as ...

The Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge is a global water prize offering a $700,000 USD cash reward to the winner. First announced in March 2018, the Challenge seeks delivery of a low-cost, stand-alone, hand-held desalination device, suitable for short-term use and rapid deployment during humanitarian crises....

Apply for a MEDRC MSc Fellowship 2020

MEDRC is pleased to announce our 2020 batch of Master’s Research Fellowship awards, to be granted to exceptional water research students in Palestine and Jordan. Fellowships are awarded in partnership with the regional water authorities of Palestine and Jordan to select students pursuing a Master’s...

MEDRC to Support New Omani Start-ups in ...

Through the support of BP Oman’s Social Investment Program, MEDRC announced a new training initiative at a virtual launching ceremony on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The TAHLYA for SMEs training program will train, develop and support Omani SMEs in the water treatment sector, boosting job...

Deadline Extension Announced for Young Omani Water ...

MEDRC has announced an extension to this year’s Omani Young Water Researchers Award.  The deadline for entry has moved to August 1, 2020. Held under the auspices of the Public Authority for Water (Diam), the annual award is designed to recognize young Omani water researchers...

MEDRC Launch Monthly Transboundary Bulletin 

Providing Regular Updates on Global Environmental Cooperation.   Launched today, a new MEDRC Bulletin will deliver monthly updates on the latest global responses to cross-border environmental challenges. The initiative will bring together the latest news about pressing transboundary environmental issues such as water, climate change, and...

MEDRC Report Examines Cross-Border Impact of Dams

Transboundary Dams Report Looks at Potential for International Cooperation   Released today, a new MEDRC report on Transboundary Dams, examines the costs and benefits of dams that reshape the environment across political boundaries. From enhanced water management to hydroelectricity, dams can provide great benefits as...

Deadline Extension Announced: RFP Call

MEDRC has extended its deadline for applicants to respond to its USAID backed request for research proposal (RFP) supporting the development of small-scale  desalination units capable of supporting a family with limited or no access to fresh water. The new deadline is May 13,2020, 16:00...

MEDRC Announce Extension to Oman Humanitarian Desalination ...

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the deadline for applications for the Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge has been extended to May 31, 2020. ‘We recognize that researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs across the world are experiencing great difficulties due to the Covid 19 crisis. Many laboratories...

MEDRC Invite Applications For Omani Young Water ...

MEDRC is pleased to invite eligible participants to apply to this year’s Omani Young Water Researchers Award.  Held under the auspices of Diam, the award is designed to recognize young water researchers whose work contributes to advancing key areas of the water sector: Water management...

MEDRC Announce Desalination Innovation Drive With Usaid ...

In partnership with USAID, MEDRC has launched an international call for research proposals in a bid to spur innovation in small scale desalination technologies. To engage the broadest possible community of researchers and innovators from across the world, MEDRC’s desalination innovation strategy has two approaches...

Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge, 2020

 $700,000 Global Water Prize Competition Opens MEDRC has today announced the opening of team registration for this year’s Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge Prize Competition. The Competition is a global water prize that looks to award 700,000 USD to the person or team that can invent...

MEDRC Deliver Desalination Training in the Maldives

MEDRC is working with the Male Water & Sewerage Company (MWSC) of the Maldives to deliver comprehensive training in Reverse Osmosis Operation, Monitoring and Troubleshooting. The MEDRC training course has been designed to boost capacity among staff working in a number of desalination plants located on...

Desalination Training Announcement

Registration is now open for the training course “RO Operation, Monitoring & Troubleshooting Level 1” The 4 day classroom course will be held at MEDRC on March 1-4, 2020. The course is aimed at Operators, Technicians, Supervisors and all new comers to RO desalination. Course...

Call for Applications: Innovation Initiative Research Grant ...

MEDRC is pleased to invite applications for the final round of the Innovation Initiative research grant awards for Palestine and Jordan. Funded through the Government of the Netherlands and delivered in partnership with the Palestinian Water Authority, Jordan Valley Authority, Water Authority of Jordan and...

2nd MEDRC Alumni Forum takes place in ...

The 2nd Palestinian MEDRC Alumni Forum took place at Al Najah university in Palestine today, held under the patronage of H.E Eng. Mazen Ghuneim, Minister and Head of the Palestinian Water Authority. Speaking at this morning’s opening session were MEDRC Center Director, Ciarán Ó Cuinn...

MEDRC Release Latest Issue of Transboundary Waters ...

MEDRC has launched a series of practitioner briefings on concepts and issues related to transboundary waters. The briefings are practical guides for those working on transboundary waters and those seeking to use water as an instrument of peace. Designed to help overcome the academic-practitioner gap...

MEDRC Showcase latest cutting edge water treatment ...

MEDRC’s Cutting-Edge Water Technology Showcase took place at the Sundus Rotana hotel in Muscat today.  Designed to support and showcase the very latest in water treatment and reuse technologies, the event was inaugurated by H.E Laetitia Van Asch, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...

Jordanian Engineers Complete Final RO Training at ...

Five engineers from the Water Authority of Jordan have completed the final course of their RO desalination training program at MEDRC today. The training was delivered through the Development Cooperation Department at MEDRC under its Technical Capacity Building Program. The program works to enhance institutional...

CUTTING-EDGE WATER TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE, 2019

  An annual MEDRC event to support and showcase the very latest in water treatment and reuse technologies. Due to take place this year on the 3rd and 4th of December 2019,  the event sets out to gather key decision makers responsible for deploying new...

MEDRC Announce Online Application for TAHLYA 2020

MEDRC is pleased to announce the opening of online applications for its vocational training course in desalination, known as TAHLYA. Eligible candidates are invited to apply through MEDRC’s website at medrc.org/tahlya. To be eligible for a place on the TAHLYA program candidates must meet the following...

Climate Diplomacy Academy Wraps in Berlin

The MENA Academy on Climate Diplomacy came to a close on Sunday November 3rd, 2019 after a week long agenda that brought 25 young MENA participants together in Berlin for a comprehensive capacity building training in climate diplomacy.  The event was co organized by MEDRC...

Jordanian Engineers attend SWRO desalination training at ...

Five engineers from the Water Authority of Jordan returned to Muscat this week to continue their education and training in reverse osmosis desalination at MEDRC’s water training center. The training is being delivered through the Development Cooperation Department at MEDRC under the Technical Capacity Building...

MEDRC / KAS CLIMATE DIPLOMACY ACADEMY ATTRACTS KEY ...

The MENA Academy on Climate Diplomacy is a 7-day training academy co organized by MEDRC and the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation’s Regional Program on Energy Security and Climate Change in the Middle East and North Africa (KAS- REMENA). The event is due to be inaugurated by the Senior...

Judging Phase Set to Begin in Oman ...

Muscat, September 15, 2019: The Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge is a 700,000 USD global water prize led by MEDRC Water Research and The Research Council of Oman (TRC) and funded by The Sultan Qaboos Higher Center for Culture and Science. Announced in March 2018, the...

Ciarán Ó Cuinn on Launch of Transboundary ...

At the request of Member States, MEDRC provides briefings for diplomats and officials working on transboundary water issues. These are practical guides for those working on transboundary waters and those seeking to use water as an instrument of peace. They are modest introductions that provide...

Winners of Young Omani Water Researchers Award ...

MEDRC Water Research has announced the winners of the ‘Omani Young Water Researchers Award 2019’ at an official ceremony held in Muscat today. Established by MEDRC and sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Oman, the Omar Zawawi Establishment L.L.C and...

Finalists of ‘Omani Young Water Researchers Award’ ...

MEDRC Water Research have announced the names of 9 young Omani researchers, shortlisted as finalists for the ‘Omani Young Water Researchers Award, 2019. The high-profile award celebrates the world class water research being conducted by young Omani students at undergraduate and postgraduate level in universities...

Water Authority of Jordan Engineers Complete Training ...

Four Engineers from the Water Authority of Jordan have completed their Level 1 training course in SWRO Operation Monitoring and Troubleshooting at MEDRC’s training center in Muscat. Three of the four participants had taken the theory exam in April of this year after attending an...

2019 MEDRC Master’s Research Fellowship Program

MEDRC is pleased to announce our 2019 batch of Master’s Research Fellowship awards, to be granted to exceptional water research students in Palestine and Jordan. Fellowships are awarded in partnership with the regional water authorities of Palestine and Jordan to select students pursuing a Master’s...

Kick Off Meeting for Membrane Reuse Project

MEDRC hosted the kick off meeting for the project “Use of End of Life RO Membranes to Treat Wastewater for Industrial and Agricultural Use”. Working with The Research Council, MEDRC are leading a 2-year water research project to investigate the potential of reusing discarded reverse...

Practical Application of WEF Nexus: 2 Day MEDRC/...

MEDRC (Oman) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung REMENA (Germany) have gathered the foremost experts in the region for a 2-day workshop in Marrakesh (Morocco) under the topic ‘Water-Energy-Food Nexus Implementation in MENA Cities’. The workshop is the third in a series of three delivered by the partnership under...

Working Towards Sustainable Desalination: MEDRC & The Research ...

July 4, 2019: Under the Strategic Water Research Program Funded by the Sultan Qaboos Higher Center for Culture and Science, The Research Council (TRC) and The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) have signed a research contract during a ceremony held at TRC offices today....

MEDRC Invite Master’s Students to Join ...

July 4, 2019: MEDRC is calling for applications from Master’s Degree students in Oman to join an international team of experts working on the project ‘Use of end of life reverse osmosis membranes to treat wastewater for industrial and agricultural use’. The research project will...

MEDRC Launch International Research Call To Boost ...

In partnership with USAID, MEDRC Water Research is launching an international research call for proposals to boost innovation in small scale desalination technologies. The Humanitarian Desalination Challenge Research Call will support pathway research, aimed at the delivery of an innovative family sized desalination unit. The...

MEDRC Partner with KAS to Deliver Climate ...

In its efforts to foster dialogue and collaborations among the various stakeholders involved in climate change adaptation and mitigation, the Regional Program Energy Security and Climate Change Middle East and North Africa of Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung (KAS – REMENA) and MEDRC Water Research will co-organize the...

MEDRC at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, 2019

MEDRC Center Director Ciarán Ó Cuinn was invited to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2019 in The Hague on June 3-5 2019. Co hosted by the United States and the Netherlands the GES event provides a unique international platform where entrepreneurs can present their...

WEFE Nexus and SDG’s

The Joint Research Center (JRC), the European Commission’s Science & Knowledge Service have published the report ‘Proceedings of the Workshop on Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’ which includes a chapter on Solar Desalination in MENA which MEDRC contributed to. The report can...

$120,000 GRANT AWARDS TO BOOST WATER RESEARCH IN ...

MEDRC is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the organization’s Innovation Initiative grant awards. The awards help to stimulate innovation by supporting impactful projects in the water sector of Palestine and Jordan with small research grants or seed funding to help develop big ideas....

MEDRC Alumni Forum Offers Perspectives on Climate ...

April 23rd, 2019: If Jordan is to achieve sustainable economic growth and development, solutions to fresh water scarcity must be sought. The anticipated impacts of climate change will place even more pressure on the quantity and quality of the nation’s limited water resources. Achieving water...

MEDRC Eco School Prize Winners Announced

April 23, 2019: Fatima bint Al Waleed School in Seeb, have been announced as the overall winners of the MEDRC Eco School Prize at a ceremony held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre today, during the Oman Energy and Water Exhibition and Conference. Sponsored...

MEDRC Eco School Prize: Best Video Category ...

Shaima Al Bahri a grade 9 student of Fatima bint al Waleed School, won the award for best video for her work on a thoughtful and educational animation with Reem Al Rashdi from Ayisha Al Rasbia and Muayad Al Nahdi from Musab bin Al Zubair...

Water Authority of Jordan Staff Attend SWRO ...

In association with the Water Authority of Jordan, MEDRC have delivered a 4 day classroom training session in SWRO Operation Monitoring and Troubleshooting (level 1) to staff members Ali Alsakarneh, Feras Alnajjar and Osama Althaimer. The training session took place at MEDRC’s water research and...

Application Opens for Omani Young Water Researchers ...

MEDRC have announced the renewal of their partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Oman and Omar Zawawi Establishment LLC (OMZEST) to deliver The Young Omani Water Researchers Award in 2019. The award, which is now in its third year running...

Technical training at Al Auja bore well

In collaboration with the Palestinian Water Authority, MEDRC’s Head of Training Engineer Riadh Dridi is in Palestine this week to deliver a 2 day technical training session at the Al Auja bore well on water turbidity.

MEDRC Mark World Water Day 2019 ‘Leaving No ...

MEDRC Water Research has marked the occasion of world water day with a celebratory event held at the organization’s headquarters, in Al Hail, Muscat. The day’s agenda included a number of official announcements, presentations and exhibitions all delivered under the theme of World Water Day...

Head of Palestinian Water Authority visits MEDRC

Muscat, February 20, 2019 Center Director, Ciarán Ó Cuinn welcomed His Excellency Minister Mazen Ghunaim, Head of the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) to MEDRC today. MEDRC’s partnership with the PWA delivers more than 50 water research, infrastructure and training projects a year.

MEDRC & SEMIDE/EMWIS Sign MoU

MEDRC are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Euro-Mediterranean Water Information System (SEMIDE/EMWIS). Both parties have agreed to cooperate, consistent with our respective mandates and interests, to exchange knowledge for implementing water information systems and joint research projects as...

MEDRC Center Director, Ciarán Ó Cuinn on ...

Providing cheap, off-grid and hand-held desalination is a humanitarian game-changer often debated but never attained. It takes time and money to get fresh water to the victims of war or meteorological disaster where fresh water sources are destroyed or when sea-water immerses communities. We need...

MEDRC gather leading Omani desalination researchers

December 18th, 2018: MEDRC convened the 4th meeting of their Omani Desalination Researchers Network (OMDEREN) at their headquarters, in Al Hail, Muscat. Leading Omani based researchers were invited to the event which was held under the topic ‘Good Practices of Water and Wastewater Management’. First...

TAHLYA 2019 to Deliver Vocational Training in Water ...

11th December, Muscat: MEDRC Water Research officially launched the third edition of their vocational training programme, TAHLYA, under BP Oman’s Social Investment Programme. Held under the patronage of H.E. Dr Muna bint Salim Al Jardania, Undersecretary for Technological Education and Vocational Training, Ministry of Manpower,...

An-Najah National University, Palestine, Hosts Inaugural MEDRC ...

December 11th 2018: Organized by the Department of Chemistry at An- Najah University and held in association with the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) the forum aimed to bring together leading ‎academic scientists, researchers and ‎research scholars to exchange knowledge,share experiences and research results on all...

In-Country Strategic Training in Palestine & Jordan

In November 2018, MEDRC delivered strategic in-country training sessions in Palestine (Gaza) and Jordan. Dr. Jauad El Kharraz, Head of Research at MEDRC held a 2 day training session in Gaza teaching MEDRC MSc and PhD Fellows research methodology and frameworks in line with international...

Occidental Petroleum and NOMAC staff train at ...

MEDRC’s world class continued education and training program saw employees from both OXY and NOMAC attend training sessions in Reverse Osmosis Operation Monitoring and Troubleshooting at the MEDRC desalination training facility in Muscat. Technical competence is a necessity for efficient operation of desalination plants. Plants...

MEDRC Partner with BP Oman to deliver ...

MEDRC are delighted to announce that they will deliver the TAHLYA training program for a third consecutive year, in 2019. First launched in 2017, TAHLYA is a vocational training program that aims to train young Omani nationals to work in Oman’s developing desalination industry. The...

MEDRC Open Application Window for Oman Humanitarian ...

MEDRC Water Research and The Research Council, Oman have today announced the opening of the online application window for the Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge Prize. Officially launched in March 2018, with the support of the Sultan Qaboos Higher Center for Culture and Science, the $700,000...

2nd MENARET Project Workshop held at MEDRC

October 28th – 30th, 2018: Led by TU Berlin the MENARET Project consists of a series of workshops to be held in Berlin, Muscat, Tunis & Tlemcen. The Project will deliver a conceptual framework for a collaborative R&D project on potential energy transition/transformation scenarios and...

MEDRC Alumni attend Autumn Academy on Sustainability ...

October 19th 2018: Organised by KAS REMENA and the European Academy Otzenhausen (EAO) the academy was aimed at students and young talents from the MENA region and Turkey. The event was designed to promote the exchange on topics of sustainability and resource security as well...

MEDRC gather leading experts to explore use ...

MEDRC organized a two-day workshop bringing internationally renowned experts together to discuss new systems that make it possible to measure water efficiency in the agriculture sector. Agriculture, and especially irrigated agriculture, is the sector with by far the largest consumptive water use and water withdrawal....

MEDRC Fellowships to Boost Post Graduate Water ...

MEDRC Water Research have announced support for 6 water research projects open to Master’s students at Jordanian universities offering an MSc program related to water research. The Fellowships aim to help strengthen the capacity of Jordanian researchers to meet the needs of the country’s water...

USAID to Support MEDRC Desalination Innovation Drive

2nd Track of Funding for Desalination Challenge Announced MEDRC have partnered with USAID to announce a second track of funding for the Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge. Thanks to support from USAID, the Challenge will now consists of two parallel tracks designed to stimulate innovation in...

International Workshop on “Water-Energy-Food-Nexus Implementation in the ...

MEDRC Partners with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung REMENA 24th – 26th September 2018, Beirut, Lebanon MEDRC, together with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung REMENA, have organised a gathering of internationally renowned water experts, for a 3-day Water-Energy-Food Nexus workshop to be held in Beirut, Lebanon, September 24th, 2018. The Nexus recognizes that...

MEDRC ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF OMANI YOUNG WATER ...

MEDRC Water Research have announced the winners of the ‘Omani Young Water Researchers Award 2018’ at an official ceremony held at their headquarters in Al Hail today. Established by MEDRC and sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Oman and the...

MEDRC Receives Senegalese Delegation Looking to Learn ...

MEDRC received a Senegalese delegation to their facility in Al Hail, Muscat on Sunday May 21st, 2018. In Oman on a technical inspection visit, the delegation took in some of the Sultanates most notable water treatment facilities (Al Ghubrah and Sohar desalination plants) in order to...

Jordan Alumni Impress at Water Research Alumni ...

Jordanian Alumni of the MEDRC Fellowship program were given a valuable opportunity to present their research findings to a distinguished audience of key water stakeholders during the Alumni Water Research Forum, held in Amman, Jordan on May 10th, 2018. The Forum is a follow up...

Official Signing Ceremony for Lab Development in ...

Gaza May 8th, 2018: MEDRC have signed agreements with the Islamic University and Al-Azar University, Gaza, to further support water research by developing lab facilities at both institutions. The MEDRC Fellowship program is delivered in close collaboration with the Palestinian Water Authority and is focused...

MEDRC Introduce New Student Led Alumni Forum

Gaza May 7th, 2018: The first event of the newly revamped MEDRC Water Research Alumni Forum was held today in Palestine. The Alumni Forum is a follow up initiative of the Fellowship program, designed to further facilitate support for water research by offering a platform from...

MEDRC partner with Danfoss to organise SWRO ...

26/04/2018: MEDRC organised a pump workshop “Operational efficiency and benefits of using positive displacement pumps and isobaric energy recovery devices in SWRO” to take place at the new training center at MEDRC HQ, Muscat, Oman. The workshop organised in partnership with Danfoss acted as a...

Official Launch of TAHLYA 2018

MEDRC Water Research officially launched the second edition of their vocational training programme, TAHLYA. The event was held under the patronage of H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi, Secretary General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the presence of H.E. Dr Muna bint Salim Al...

MEDRC Cut Ribbon on Brand New Training ...

MEDRC has expanded its training capacity with the addition of a brand new training center at the MEDRC facility in Al Hail, Muscat. The new training space was officially opened by H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi, Secretary General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs at...

Highlights of World Water Day Celebrations at ...

An annual event, with a different theme every year, World Water Day seeks to bring water to the top of the agenda. This year’s theme ‘Nature for Water’ was an opportunity to highlight and understand nature-based solutions to current water challenges. Commenting on this years...

Launch of Young Omani Water Researchers Award, 2018

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ‘Omani Young Water Researchers Award’ MEDRC Water Research have announced a call for applications for the Award for 2018. Held under the auspices of the Public Authority for Electricity & Water (PAEW) of Oman, this award is...

MEDRC Launch $700,000 Challenge Prize

MEDRC Water Research and The Research Council Launch $700,000 ‘Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge’Muscat, March 7th, 2018: MEDRC Water Research and The Research Council have today announced the launch of a major new initiative in water research, the ‘Oman Humanitarian Desalination Challenge’. The challenge is a...

Leading Experts & Student Researchers Gather to Focus ...

MEDRC Water Research brought their Omani Desalination Researchers Network together to focus on the issue of water management within agriculture, at their headquarters, in Al Hail, Muscat. The Omani Desalination Research Network was first launched by MEDRC in 2016, and aims to gather water desalination...

Bauer look to recruit TAHLYA graduates

MEDRC Water Research signed a memorandum of understanding with Bauer Nimr (LLC) at MEDRC HQ’s in Muscat, on February 18th, 2018. The agreement recognizes BAUER’s ambitious in-country value programme / Omanisation strategy and their intention to work with MEDRC to utilize the pool of highly...

MEDRC announce new research grant for Palestine ...

MEDRC are pleased to announce the launch of a new ‘Innovation Initiative’ research grant award for Palestine and Jordan, provided through funding from the Government of the Netherlands.The Innovation Initiative will provide support funds ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 per project, to a small selection...

TAHLYA 2018 begins at MEDRC

February 4th, 2018: MEDRC Water Research welcomed 37 young Omani’s through the doors of their training facility, for the first day of their TAHLYA vocational training program. MEDRC operate a state of the art training facility at their HQ’s in Al Hail, Muscat. This has enabled them...

Ghubrah Desalination Company Retrain Employees at MEDRC

Availing of MEDRC’s world class Continued Professional Education and Training (CPET) program, 9 employees from the Ghubrah Desalination Company (GPDCO) are being retrained in sea water reverse osmosis desalination processes at the MEDRC training facility, Al Hail, Muscat.  Currently employed at the soon to be...

MEDRC launch Transboundary Water Briefings

MEDRC’s Development Cooperation program, which promotes cooperation on transboundary water issues, has launched the first issue of their Transboundary Water Briefings. Compiled and distributed on a quarterly basis, the briefings will be directly distributed to MEDRC’s transboundary Water Partners. The briefings are designed to be...

Call for applications announced

MEDRC recently announced a call for applications to form a Student Steering Committee to curate the MEDRC Water Research Forum. The forum brings together MEDRC Fellows and experts from all sides of the water sector to discuss regional and global water challenges in a collaborative environment,...

MEDRC & The Islamic Development Bank team up ...

MEDRC Water Research spearhead international cooperation in desalination Working in cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank to promote an integrated collaborative approach to tackling fresh water scarcity issues in Africa and the Middle East Muscat January 28th, 2018 Experts representing member states of the Islamic...

International Workshop on Water Energy Food Nexus

Strengthening its reputation as an important regional hub for the development of solutions to fresh water scarcity, Muscat based MEDRC Water Research organised an international workshop on the Water – Energy – Food Nexus held in Morocco. The Nexus recognizes that the Water, Energy and...

MEDRC Host Workhop to Tackle Harmful Algal ...

Following the recent successful launch of the world’s first guidance manual on Harmful Algal Blooms (MEDRC & UNESCO IOC), MEDRC Water Research are once again putting HABs centerstage by hosting an International Workshop on the topic, at their facility in Al Hail, Muscat. The workshop:...

Launch of online application form for TAHLYA 2018

Omani Nationals looking for a place on MEDRC’s TAHLYA training program; a BP Oman sponsored program in desalination, may do so from today by applying online at www.medrc.org/tahlyaThe TAHLYA program seeks to train young Omani nationals in reverse osmosis desalination technologies.The program aims to create...

Latest Round of Palestinian Water Research Projects ...

In 2017 MEDRC Water Research, in conjunction with the Palestinian Water Authority, will support 32 water research projects in Palestine. Each research project brings a world class academic research focus to some of the most pressing water issues facing both Gaza and the West Bank. The...

MEDRC’s Technology Showcase Attracts Global Firms

Global giants of water treatment industry to attend latest cutting-edge technologies at MEDRC Water Research MEDRC Water research will unveil an impressive lineup of presenters at their inaugural Cutting-Edge Technology Showcase event to be held at their facility in Al Hail on 29th October, 2017....

MEDRC sign with BP Oman to deliver ...

MEDRC Water Research are delighted to announce that they have signed with BP Oman to deliver their TAHLYA training program in desalination in 2018. First launched in 2016, TAHLYA seeks to train young Omani national jobseekers in reverse osmosis desalination technologies. The program will create...

MEDRC Alumni Present at International Conference, Jordan

MEDRC Fellowship Alumni Selected to Present their Research at Jordanian International Conference  MEDRC Fellowship Alumni were selected to present their original research at the inaugural International Conference on “Water Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, 2017,” held at the Jordan University of Science & Technology...

MEDRC & UNESCO IOC Deliver Worlds First HAB’...

MEDRC Water Research and UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) have introduced the world’s first guide to harmful algal blooms (HABs). The manual was launched at the International Desalination Association World Congress in São Paulo Brazil on October 17th, 2017. The objective of the manual is...

Leading O&M firms look to recruit ...

Leading operators of desalination plants in Oman are looking to recruit graduates from the TAHLYA vocational training program.Two of the most recognizable names in the industry – Veolia and Suez have begun their selection process with final placements of candidates expected to be announced shortly.Head...

The Winner of the Omani Young Water ...

Introducing the Winner of the Young Omani Water Researcher Award 2017 Muscat, Wednesday, 4th October, 2017: MEDRC Water Research announced the winner of the ‘Omani Young Water Researcher Award 2017’ at an official ceremony held at their headquarters in Al Hail today. Ms. Manal Moosa AL-Bulushi...

The Winner of the Omani Young Water ...

Introducing the Winner of the Young Omani Water Researcher Award 2017 Muscat, Wednesday, 4th October, 2017: MEDRC Water Research announced the winner of the ‘Omani Young Water Researcher Award 2017’ at an official ceremony held at their headquarters in Al Hail today. Ms. Manal Moosa AL-Bulushi...

MEDRC and A’Sharqiyah University Sign MoU

MEDRC Water Research and A’Sharqiyah University sign MoU agreement to work towards finding solutions to fresh water scarcity. Wednesday 4th October, 2017 at MEDRC Water Research in Al Hail, Muscat, a memorandum of understanding was signed between MEDRC Water Research and A’Sharqiyah University. The agreement...

MEDRC sign MoU with Korean Research Organisation

Korean Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and His Excellency, Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Al Hassan, Acting Undersecretary for Diplomatic Affairs, MOFA, attend signing of MoU between MEDRC and Korean Agengy KAIA Wednesday 20th September, 2017 at MEDRC Water Research in Al Hail, Muscat, a...

TAHLYA Graduation Ceremony

BP Oman and MEDRC Aim to Create Employment Opportunities for Young Omanis MEDRC Water Research’s capacity building training programme in desalination, TAHLYA, witnessed the graduation of the second batch trainees. This unique training programme, which is supported by BP Oman, offers young talented Omanis the...

Desalination Researchers & Alumni Gather at MEDRC

Tuesday 23rd May saw MEDRC Water Research combine two important networking meetings into one event, at their headquarters, in Al Hail, Muscat; namely, The Omani Desalination Research Network and The MEDRC Alumni Lecture Series. The Omani Desalination Research Network was launched by MEDRC to help...

First Batch of Trainees Graduate from BP ...

MEDRC Water Research’s capacity building training programme in desalination for young Omani Jobseekers saw the graduation of the first batch of 18 trainees on the 16th of April 2017. Sponsored by BP Oman, TAHLYA aims to equip graduates with skills to work as Operators and...

Induction Day for 2nd Batch of TAHLYA ...

On 16th April 2017 MEDRC Water Research’s capacity building training programme witnessed the induction of the second batch of 20 young Omani’s to the TAHLYA course.The BP sponsored programme will see 60 young Omani’s trained in Reverse Osmosis technologies. Split into batches of three and...

MEDRC Hosts International Desalination Costing Workshop

In advance of the International Costing Conference 2018 The MEDRC Water Research workshop, held at the MEDRC Water Research facility in Muscat, Oman, discussed how costs are being calculated; how costs are being reported; what procedures might be used to directly compare desalination costs; and...

STOMO Staff from Barka II attend CPET ...

In accordance with its core mission; to build capacity within the water sector of Oman and the wider MENA region, MEDRC Water Research run an in-house training programme from their state of the art Reverse Osmosis pilot plant and facility in Muscat, Oman. The programme...

MEDRC Alumni events held in Jordan & Palestine

MEDRC Water Research offers exceptionally talented graduates with outstanding academic achievement and/or professional experience in water related subjects, the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study in eligible Master’s Degree programs at universities in Jordan, the West Bank and Gaza. To date, MEDRC Water Research has supported...

4th Arab Water Week (AWW)

4th Arab Water Week (AWW), an international meeting in the Arab region which tackles water management issues through establishing innovative partnerships and platforms of collaborative work on water issues in the region. 

MEDRC to Host World Water Day Celebrations

World Water Day 2017, on March 22 is all about wastewater and how we should be reducing and reusing it rather than letting it go down the drain. MEDRC will celebrate this important occasion with a special World Water Day event at our headquarters in...

MEDRC Welcome Alumni for First Alumni Lecture ...

On March 22nd MEDRC Water Research marked World Water Day 2017 at our headquarters in Muscat, with a series of activities centered on this year’s theme of ‘Wastewater’.Chief among the list was The MEDRC Alumni Lecture Series which saw 2 members of our MEDRC Alumni...

MEDRC Water Research sign an MoU with ...

On the occasion of World Water Day, March 22nd 2017 at MEDRC Water Research in Al Hail, Muscat, a memorandum of understanding was signed between MEDRC Water Research and the International Maritime College of Oman. Both parties expressed a will to work together to pursue...

Flowserve Conduct 3 day Training Course at MEDRC

In keeping with our mission to build capacity within the water sector in the MENA region we invited Flowserve to conduct a 3-day training course as part of our CPET (Continued Professional Educational Training) Programme, at our MEDRC premises in Muscat. We were delighted to...

MEDRC Water Research Launch the ‘Omani Young ...

MEDRC Water Research has launched the Omani Young Water Researchers Award 2017 under the Auspices of the Public Authority for Electricity & Water (PAEW) of Oman. The award will be conferred on Omani young researchers whose research has led to exceptional improvements in water management,...

2nd Middle East Oilfield Produced Water Management ...

The Middle East Oilfield Produced Water Management Conference, is assembling for the second bi-annual platform, which has been created to couple together industrial challenges with viable, cost effective technology. The program will not only be inclusive of the petroleum sector, but also include partners from...

Under the Patronage of HE Sayyid Badr ...

6th February, Muscat: MEDRC Water Research officially launched the TAHLYA Training Programme for fresh Omani graduates on 6th of February at MEDRC’s premises. Developed to meet the growing needs of the water desalination industry, TAHLYA aims to train 60 Omani nationals in reverse osmosis desalination...

MEDRC finalizes dictionary on desalination for GIZ ...

MEDRC has completed it’s contribution to an online desalination dictionary – Arabterm. The project is coordinated by the German Corporation for International Cooperation and  consists of 500 desalination related entries in English, Arabic and French, including their definitions and illustrations also. Arabterm is an Online...

Leading Experts from Academia, Industry and Operators ...

  MEDRC Water Research organized a technical workshop on “Latest Water Treatment Technologies: Improvements in Membrane Elements” at its headquarters last January 17th. Three distinguished speakers joined us from Belgium, Singapore and Cyprus for presentations on the following topics: 1. “Produced Water Treatment by Membranes”,...

Improving Water Hygiene in the Gaza Strip

MEDRC Funds Major Research Project on Medical Wastewater Treatment   The research project was aimed to identify medical wastewater as a first step towards wastewater management in the Gaza Strip. The main objective is to improve the water status and health hygiene for the residents...

Specialized Operation & Maintenance Training for Farmers in ...

Training using Marj’ Na’jeh Desalination Plant Engineer Riadh Dridi, Head of Training at MEDRC Water Research, conducted a training session during the month of December for farmers operating small-scale plants in the West Bank. Entitled “RO Brackish Water Operation and Troubleshooting”, the 3 day training included...

MEDRC Constructs Ayni Falaj as part of ...

Part of our mission to find solutions to fresh water scarcity is to promote awareness of water conservation methods and traditions. We also seek to highlight the deep historical respect for water conservation in the cultures of our region. The Falaj is an original Omani...

Message From The Center Director, CIARÁN Ó ...

  MEDRC Water Research has tripled in size in only three years and 2016 was by far our busiest year since 1996 when the organization was established. Every day seems to have brought a visiting delegation, a training session, a workshop or new research project...

MEDRC to Promote Environmentally Friendly Desalination Techniques ...

Three new evaporation ponds have been built at MEDRC HQ as part of an initiative to find more environmentally friendly ways to dispose of brine from desalination plants. In close collaboration with researchers from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) this initiative aims to assist and train...

MEDRC Palestinian Research Fellows Present Water Projects ...

MEDRC Palestinian Research Fellows Present Water Projects to over 100 Experts in the FieldEvent held at An-Najah University, Palestine MEDRC Water Research Fellows in the fields of waste water, water management and desalination have concluded a one day MEDRC research workshop held in cooperation with...

MEDRC Research Fellows Present Water Projects to ...

   Event held at An-Najah University, Palestine MEDRC Water Research Fellows in the fields of waste water, water management and desalination have concluded a one day MEDRC research workshop held in cooperation with partner Universities in the West Bank, and the Palestinian Water Authority. The...

MEDRC Water Research Fellows Gather Present Research ...

MEDRC Water Research Alumni Event in Irbid, Jordan MEDRC Water Research Fellows gathered at the Jordan University for Science and Technology in Irbid, Jordan to present updates to international experts on their important water research. At the event, MEDRC Water Research Fellows presented their recent...

MEDRC Completes Latest Jordanian Technical Mission – Focus ...

MEDRC Water Research has completed its latest Jordan Valley Technical Mission. MEDRC technical staff working closely with the Jordan Valley Authority and the Water User Associations conducted the following activities; Theoretical instruction in reverse osmosis plant operation and maintenance. The four day program was designed...

MEDRC Welcomes Palestinian & Jordanian Participants to Undergo ...

All participants successfully completed the RO Level 2 Seawater Reverse Osmosis System Operation & Features of Optimum Design, which took place at MEDRC Headquarters in Muscat. The course started on the 19th of September with 4 participants from the West Bank and 5 participants from Jordan...

Oman Water Society RO Desalination Research Workshop ...

Muscat, Oman – August 23th, 2016 – Oman Water Society (OWS) has organized a research workshop on RO desalination at MEDRC HQ in North Al-Hail, in close cooperation with the Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) on August 22nd and 23rd, 2016. Representatives from the...

Desalination Vocational Training Forum

The purpose of this event is to: 1) Identify the areas which O&M companies are interested in training their staff2) Present to you MEDRCs semester 2 training schedule, with a brief description about each course courses at a very special price3) Introduce you to our...

Desalination Vocational Training Forum Organized to Expand ...

The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) organized a Desalination Vocational Training Forum on Wednesday the 3rd of August 2016 at its Headquarters in North Al Hail. The forum had attendees from Key companies in the desalination industry within the region (Acwapower, Majis, SMN, Sogex,...

MEDRC Technical Workshop on Renewable Energy & Desalination ...

Aim to Boost Collaboration between Water, Energy, and Agriculture Sectors in the MENA region A MEDRC expert workshop in Muscat called for greater cooperation between the water, energy and agriculture sectors to cut costs, energy consumption and environmental impacts. The workshop, involving several world renowned...

MEDRC & University of Barcelona: MoU signed

An MoU has just been signed between MEDRC and the University of Barcelona & its AECHE (Arab-Euro Conference on High Education) in order to collaborate on common topics of interest through research and capacity building activities as well as possible joint proposals for EU and...

Building Technical Competence and Promoting Excellence in ...

A Six Day Training to Support Capacity in the Water Sector, Gaza The event was co-hosted by the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) and the Coastal Municipality Water Utility (CMWU) between the 17th and 24th of May. 21 participants, mainly engineers, technicians and plant operator took...

Technical Capacity Building in the Palestinian Water ...

Onsite Training to Improve Skills In coordination with the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA), the Ministry of Water and Irrigation Jordan and MEDRC two training programs were held in Jordan between the 1st and 12th of May, 2016. 20 employees of the West Bank Water Department...

Agreement Signed Between Qatar Development Fund and ...

Qatar to Support MEDRC Palestinian Water Projects The Qatar Development Fund and the Middle East Desalination Research Center have signed an agreement that will see the Qatar Development Fund support important MEDRC projects in Palestine and Jordan.  Among the activities to be supported by the...

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Oman Desalination Research Network (OMDEREN) Launched at ...

Initiative to link Omani water researchers Muscat, Oman – April 27th, 2016 –MEDRC has launched a national network of desalination researchers. The network will promote knowledge exchange and transfer between Omani researchers, identify best practices to improve desalination processes and explore innovative technologies used in...

Supporting Research and Innovation in the Palestinian ...

A two day event to support research and innovation in the Palestinian water sector was held recently in Gaza, as part of a week highlighting scientific research in Palestine. The events were co-hosted by the Palestinian Water Authority, the Islamic University of Gaza, Al-Azhar University...

MEDRC participated at the Expert Group Meeting ...

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015 and includes seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that aim to guide global action on the achievement of a common set of development objectives for the coming fifteen...

University of Twente Delegation visit to MEDRC

Professor Hans Hilgenkamp, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology and Prof. Rob Lammertink, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology visited MEDRC HQ on the 4th of April, 2016 to discuss collaboration opportunities. The discussions tackled issues such as: how to...

MEDRC to contribute to water terminology at ...

A contract has been signed between MEDRC and GIZ Morocco with the aim to contribute to water and desalination terminology at Arab-term project. The specific purpose of the contract is: the compilation and translation of 500 entries (terms and definitions) from the domains “water nanotechnology”...

Combating HABs Threat to Desalination Plants in ...

Combating HABs Threat to Desalination Plants in Oman: An Operational Model Red tide is a naturally occurring phenomenon, higher than normal concentration of microscopic, single celled, photosynthetic algae. The coastal waters of the Sea of Oman host many indigenous species of marine algae whose populations...

MEDRC Water Research Fellowships: 2016 Program Announcement

MEDRC is delighted to announce the 2016 Water Research Fellowship Program in collaboration with the Palestinian Water Authority and the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Jordan.  This is a unique initiative that supports Jordanian and Palestinian researchers at Jordanian and Palestinian Universities. The goal of...

MEDRC’s World Water Day Celebrations

Walk For Water Jobs Under the Auspices of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the presence of Ambassador Dr. Mohamed Al Busaidi, Chief of North America Department of the Ministry   MEDRC is proud to announce it’s celebrations for International World Water Day!The UN Water...

MEDRC Celebrates World Water Day

The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) marked World Water Day under the theme, ‘Water for Jobs’ at its headquarters in Al Hail. Celebrated on March 22 every year, World Water Day has been designated by the United Nation’s General Assembly to highlight water-related issues...

Center Director’s Newsletter Message, Issue # 4

Message For 2016 Three weeks ago the World Economic Forum declared that water crises pose the single most significant global risk for the coming decade. For those of us working in the international water sector, this comes as no surprise. The search for solutions to...

MEDRC Technical & Research Support in Gaza – February ...

MEDRC Technical & Research Support in Gaza – February Troubleshooting and Non-Routine Maintenance Visits MEDRC activities in Gaza continue in February as staff  undertake a series of technical consultations with desalination plant managers throughout the month. Under the MEDRC Dedicated Troubleshooting and Non-Routine Maintenance  Program...

New CSR Initiative Aimed at the Youth ...

  80 Students from Muscat Schools Visit MEDRC MEDRC invited 80 Muscat students from grade 6 to come to their Desalination Training Center in Al Hail, to allow the students to get an overview of the water sources in Oman. The day was split into...

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Operation and Maintenance for Small Agriculture and ...

In cooperation with the Palestinian Water Authority and the Ministry of Agriculture, Palestine, MEDRC is implementing an ongoing program to address basic operation and maintenance issues for small scale agricultural and domestic use desalination and water treatment units in the Jordan Valley, Palestine. An initial...

Non-Revenue Water Management (Advanced Level) Technical Training ...

  MEDRC hosted an advanced level training session last week on Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Management, attended by water sector experts from Palestine and Jordan. The objective of the training was to build on existing knowledge, share best practice and to understand advances in NRW Management...

New system to predict Red Tide outbreaks

New system to predict Red Tide outbreaks International and local marine experts meeting in the Sultanate have successfully developed what is hailed as a precursor of an early warning system for combatting potentially lethal Red Tide phenomena in Oman and the wider Arabian Gulf region....

MEDRC Launches 2016 Desalination Training Schedule

MEDRC Launches 2016 Desalination Training Schedule MEDRC recently launched the 2016 desalination training schedule under their Continued Professional Education and Training  in Water program. The training courses are designed to suit various positions, from entry level to expert level. New courses that have been added...

MEDRC Annual Water and Peace Lecture

MEDRC Annual Water & Peace Lecture December saw the first MEDRC Water & Peace Lecture delivered by Lord John Alderdice in Muscat. Lord Alderdice,  a member of the UK House of Lords and former Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly gave an inspiring and wide-ranging...

MEDRC Annual Water & Peace Lecture

December saw the first MEDRC Water & Peace Lecture delivered by Lord John Alderdice in Muscat. Lord Alderdice, a member of the UK House of Lords and former Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly gave an inspiring and wide-ranging talk on how water and transboundary...

MEDRC Organizes a Technical Workshop on Reducing ...

The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) organized a technical workshop on reducing the environmental impact of desalination through using renewables. The workshop took place at MEDRC headquarters in Muscat (Sultanate of Oman). The scope of this technical workshop was the use of renewables to...

MEDRC Welcomes the Research Council and the ...

  A delegation from the IncoNet GCC2 visited MEDRC last week for a tour. MEDRC staff started with a short presentation about MEDRC and what it does followed by a tour around MEDRCS training facility including the state of the art pilot plant, chemical lab...

MEDRC Introduces Two New Hands on Training ...

Process Analysis Laboratory/ RO Membrane Chemical Cleaning MEDRC will launch two new courses in December. Both of these courses are new to the continued professional education & training in water program, designed in response to the urgent practical industry and academia needs in the region....

MEDRC Congratulates New Water Research Fellows From ...

As part of the successful Water REsearch Fellowship Program, MEDRC was delighted to award two students at the Jordan University of Science & Technology with support for their research work. Ms. Manal Al-Shraideh’s research focuses on Water Governance and Integrity Risk Assessment for theWater Sector...

MEDRC Center Director Appointed to Global High ...

Research Findings On Water Needs Shared

The Middle East and North Africa Network of Water Centers of Excellence (MENA NWC) held its First Biennial Congress in Muscat, Oman from 9-11 November 2015. The event was co-convened by the Network’s two Centers in Oman – Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) and the Middle...

Calling on the Desalination Industry to Submit ...

That Might be Included in a Guidance Manual on Marine Algal Blooms The Middle East Desalination Research Centre (MEDRC) is calling on the desalination industry worldwide to submit case studies that might be included in a guidance manual on marine algal blooms. The manual presents...

MEDRC Hosts First Ever Oman Desalination Operators ...

New Initiative to Help Secure Water Supplies and Overcome Shared Challenges Initiative brought together more than 25 of the key players in the desalination sector in Oman. Operators from each desalination plant over 20,000 cubic meters per day in the Sultanate of Oman were  ...

Training Delivered In Tendering For Large Desalination ...

MEDRC recently hosted an intensive four day training session on Tendering for Large Desalination Projects, attended by experts from Palestine and Jordan. The session was arranged in cooperation with the Jordan Valley Authority and the Palestinian Water Authority and included participants from Jordanian Ministry for...

Palestinian MEDRC Research Fellows Receive Funding for ...

30 Water Research Projects to Benefit The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) today announced its latest supports for Palestinian water research. Postgraduate funding has been awarded to 30 individual projects from Palestine in the fields of water desalination, treatment and reuse. MEDRC research fellows...

MEDRC and Oman Botanic Gardens Show Environmental ...

MEDRC and the Oman Botanic Gardens are showcasing the potential of native Omani plant species to drastically reduce water consumption in municipal and domestic settings. In collaboration with the Oman Botanic Gardens, MEDRC has committed to using only low-water consuming plants native to the Sultanate...

Expert International Workshop on Reducing Desalination Cost ...

Expert International Workshop on Reducing Desalination Cost Held at MEDRC, Muscat International Experts Examine Oman and Korea Case Studies  The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) has held an international expert workshop focused on reducing the cost and increasing the supply of desalinated water.  The...

MEDRC Delivers Technical Training Course in Gaza

A technical training course delivered in Gaza between 18-21 May to 25 specialists working in the water sector in Gaza, primarily employees of the Palestinian Water Authority and the Coastal Municipal Water Utility. The course, entitled, ‘Sea Water Reverse Osmosis System Operation & Features of...

RO Level 3: Cost Estimating of SWRO Desalination ...

Stakeholder Gathetring on Harmful Algae Blooms and ...

MEDRC held a half day Stakeholder Gathering on the 7th of May. The gathering was organized to brief experts and receive feedback on the HAB’s Research Project: “Combating the Emerging Impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB’s) on Desalination Plants: Bloom Detection, Forecasting, and Strategies for...

MEDRC Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with ...

The Middle East Desalination Research Center has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Centre of Excellence in Desalination Australia to provide a framework to develop the following activities and to promote mutual understanding between the Parties. The Parties agree to collaborate as...

MEDRC Addresses EU Commission Science Diplomacy Conference ...

MEDRC Center Director Ciarán Ó Cuinn addressed the recent EU Commission Conference in Jordan on the topic of ‘The MEDRC Model of Science Diplomacy”. The Conference entitled ‘Addressing shared challenges through science diplomacy: the case of the EU-Middle East regional cooperation,’ was attended by EU...

Water Research Fellowship Program Ceremony

MEDRC and the Palestinian Water Authority jointly hosted an event to bring together current students and alumni of the Water Research Fellowships. The event was well attended, with over 85 participants from the major universities in Gaza. The event provided an opportunity to meet other...

Call For Application For MEDRC Palestinian Research ...

Call for Application for MEDRC Palestinian Research Fellowships MEDRC is delighted to announce the 2015 Water Research Fellowship Program in collaboration with the Palestine Water Authority. A unique initiative to support research capacity in the Palestinian Territories, the Fellowship Program offers the opportunity to undertake...

MEDRC Supports Research to Evaluate Maintenance Strategy ...

Ahmed Fadhil Said Al-Hinai a MEDRC PhD fellow has completed a research project at the Glasgow Caledonian University to evaluate the maintenance strategies of seawater desalination plants in the Sultanate of Oman. Dr. Al-Hinai examined Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Multistage Flash (MSF) seawater desalination plants considered in his study. A comprehensive...

MEDRC Joins Global Water Partnership (GWP)

MEDRC Joins Global Water Partnership (GWP) The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) has finalized a partnership agreement with Global Water Partnership (GWP) a key-player in building support for sustainable management of water resources. The GWP is a global action network. Its chief focus is...

MEDRC HAB’s Project to Provide

Guidance Manual for Desalination Plant Managers The MEDRC HABs project is set to provide a new guidance manual for use by desalination plant operators.  The manual will be a major result of the research project convened by MEDRC to develop a regional HABs Early Warning...

MEDRC Welcomes Training Participants from Gaza and ...

The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) held a three day training course on  Solar Desalination from the 16th till the 18th of February. Certificates were awarded by the Palestinian Ambassador; His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Ramadan, to participants nominated by the Palestinian Water Authority.  MEDRC works with Water...

MEDRC and UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education ...

Focus on Palestinian Water Research Needs The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) and the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education have signed a partnership agreement that will see the two institutions further develop joint initiatives to assist the development of Palestinian water research capacity.  ...

MEDRC West Bank Research Scholarships Announced

12 Research Projects Focused on Strategic Water Needs Program Delivered in Partnership with Palestinian Water Authority The Middle East Desalination research center today announced details of the West Bank water research projects to be supported under the later round of MEDRC/PWA Water Research Scholarship Program.12...

CPET Water to Provide Additional Licensed Expert ...

CPET Water to Provide Additional Licensed Expert Level Courses MEDRC has signed an agreement with the international expert in water desalination Nikolay Vouchkov licensing MEDRC to use and deliver his two most useful training courses materials in MENA region and exclusively in Jordan, Palestine, United...

MEDRC Regional Research Scholarships Announced

Palestinian, Omani, and Jordanian ResearchersSupported More Than 100 MEDRC Research Scholars across MENA Region  MEDRC today announced details of the successful research projects to be funded under the 2014 Regional Research Support Program. This program supports exceptionally talented researchers from MEDRC Member States in the...

MEDRC Announces Gaza Research Support Scholarships

15 Research Projects Supported at Islamic University of Gaza and Al Quds University Unique Collaboration with Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) today announced details of the research projects in Gaza to be supported under the latest round of the...

MEDRC & The Water, Energy, Food Security Nexus

MEDRC Center Director, Ciarán Ó Cuinn, was recently interviewed by the German Government Nexus Initiative. The text of the interview is here.

MEDRC to Lead Major International HABs Research ...

Goal of Developing a Regional HABs Early Warning System Middle East Desalination Research Center’s (MEDRC) Director, Ciarán Ó Cuinn today announced a major international research project to develop a regional HABs Early Warning System for the Gulf. The project, entitled ‘Combatting the Emerging Impacts of...