National Water Research Center

50 Years of creativity

50 Years safe water

Latest news

30 April، 2025 / latest news

Meeting Between the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation and the President of the National Water Research Center to Review Achievements and Development Plans.

His Excellency Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, held a meeting with Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamady,...

27 April، 2025 / latest news

President of the NWRC held a meeting with the contact persons from research institutes involved in signed protocols with various universities and research centers.

As part of the National Water Research Center’s (NWRC) commitment to strengthening scientific and research collaboration, Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamady,...

A one-day symposium of Mechanical and Electrical Research Institute will be held on Wednesday, 4 June, 2025.

Background

The National Water Research Center (NWRC), the research arm of Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), is a center of excellence recognized for its innovation in water resource management. Established as a national institute in 1975, though its roots date back to 1947, NWRC has been pivotal in shaping sustainable water practices for Egypt and the region through applied research and capacity building. It comprises 12 specialized research institutes, a Central Laboratory for Environmental Quality Monitoring, a Strategic Research Unit, and a Capacity Building Unit, focusing on critical areas such as irrigation, hydraulics, hydrology, sediment transport, water quality, climate change, and coastal protection. As it approaches its 50^th anniversary, NWRC continues to drive innovation and address water challenges locally and regionally.

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Area of Expertise

River Hydraulics & Hydrology

Groundwater Hydrology

RS & GIS Applications In Water Resources

Irrigation and Drainage System

Climate Change Impact on Water Resources

Coastal Engineering

Water Quality Management

Water Resources Management

Featured Projects

Towards a Safe Coasts In Egypt

Created at: 2024-03-01

The Safe Coasts project is one of several initiatives under the Joint Cooperation in Applied Research (JCAR), a collaboration between Egypt and the Netherlands focused on water management research. Funded by the Dutch Embassy in Egypt, it connects researchers to develop evidence-based solutions. The project partners Egypt�s National Water Research Center and Deltares to support the Shore Protection Authority (SPA) in managing coastal zones. It addresses climate change, sea level rise, and land subsidence, which threaten infrastructure and safety. A study on rip currents was conducted at Nakheel Beach in Alexandria.

EU-ZIRA3A - EU Integrated Rural Development Programme for Egypt �EU-ZIRA3A�.

Created at: 2024-01-01

This project supports Egypt�s Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy (SADS) in Sohag, Assiut, and Beni Suef, aiming to enhance smallholder farmers� livelihoods through sustainable rural development, with a focus on water management, agricultural productivity, and opportunities for women and youth. It seeks to strengthen the capacities of Egyptian authorities, expand economic and agricultural opportunities, and promote sustainable resource management through a participatory approach that ensures stakeholder ownership and long-term impact.

ConVErting marginal lands of the Mediterranean basin into productive and sustainable agroecosystems using low water demanding Neglected and Underutilized Species

Created at: 2024-04-01

Desertification and freshwater scarcity are major challenges for agriculture in the Mediterranean region. To address this, there�s a need to introduce crop species more tolerant to drought and capable of growing in degraded, marginal lands. Neglected and underutilized species (NUS), adapted to arid climates, offer higher resilience and can improve soil water balance and carbon storage. These crops provide small farmers with economic opportunities by turning abandoned lands into productive areas. The VENUS project aims to showcase the environmental and economic benefits of cultivating low-water-demand NUS in dry, saline, and nutrient-poor conditions.

Staff In Recognition

NWRC Dashboard

The NWRC Dashboard provides real-time data visualization and insights for effective decision-making across projects. It integrates key performance indicators and analytics into a centralized, user-friendly interface. Designed for efficiency, it supports monitoring, planning, and reporting functions seamlessly.

Management staff

NWRC have a huge technical staff and the following are managment staff

Total Projects

200

Total Stations