Saudi Virtual Center Launched to Drive Water Sustainability Innovation

The Saudi Water Authority (SWA), in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and King Abdulaziz University, has launched a joint virtual center for innovation in desalination technologies, aiming to drive sustainability, leverage advanced materials and renewable energy, and foster research collaboration to enhance national capabilities in water technology.

 The center’s establishment is the result of a tripartite memorandum of understanding between the partners, which sets the foundation for cooperation in key areas, including the development of innovative local membranes to improve primary water treatment efficiency, software development, and the creation of joint research laboratories for graduate students.

 This partnership underscores the SWA's commitment to strengthening academic and institutional collaborations, unifying efforts to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to water challenges, and ensuring the security of the Kingdom's water resources.