Joint efforts between the National Water Research Center and the Housing and Building National Research Center aim to update the Egyptian Code for Water Resources and Irrigation to tackle water scarcity and climate change challenges. Some of Expected Key Achievements & Developments: Hydraulic Structures Code: Updated design standards for regulators and weirs, incorporating dam safety guidelines, scour resistance, and seismic stability to ensure infrastructure longevity. Conveyance & Reuse Efficiency: Modernized canal specifications while establishing environmental frameworks for safe wastewater reuse. Protection & Digitalization: Revised flood protection designs and integrated SCADA smart controls with remote sensing technologies. Cooperation Protocol Pillars: Synergistic Expertise: Combined hydraulic research from the Water Research Center with the regulatory standards of the Housing Research Center. Regulatory Alignment: Harmonized water code provisions with concrete and structural building codes via joint committees.