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27 July، 2025 / latest news

NWRC President Participates in High-Level Meeting Led by Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation to Discuss Enhancing the Qalyubia Corniche and Irrigation Gardens in Qanater Khayriyah

Participation of Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamady, President of the National Water Research Center in the meeting held by H.E. Prof....

23 July، 2025 / latest news

NWRC President and Directors of CRI and SRI Participate in High-Level Meeting with Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation to Discuss the Proposed Study on Using 3D Scanning for Inspecting Barrages and Water Structures

Participation of Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamady and the Directors of the Construction Research Institute and Survey Research Institute in the...

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Announcement

NWRC at 50: Five Decades of Water Science Leadership – Shaping Regional and Global Partnerships for a Resilient Future

Celebrating its Golden Jubilee, the National Water Research Center (NWRC) marks fifty years of pioneering contributions to water science and management in Egypt and across the region. With its extensive network of specialized research institutes, experimental stations, and advanced laboratories, NWRC has become a national powerhouse of expertise, producing generations of distinguished scientists and professionals. Over this journey, several of its eminent leaders have gone on to serve as Ministers of Water Resources and Irrigation, further underscoring the Center’s role as both a scientific and policy-driving institution.

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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Institutes

Area of Expertise

Water Resources Systems

Environmental Sustainability & Climate

Technology & Innovation

Capacity & Policy

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.

Ex-Ministers

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

NWRC In Numbers

NWRC Projects

Total Projects

200

Total Stations