As part of the ongoing follow-up of research activities and efforts to strengthen institutional coordination, Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamady – President of the National Water Research Center (NWRC) – held a meeting on, Sunday, June 22, 2025, with Prof. Dr. Samy Saad – Director of the Hydraulics Research Institute.
The meeting was attended by:
Prof. Dr. Ayman El-Saady – Vice President of NWRC for Research Planning Affairs
Prof. Dr. El-Sayed Dewidar – Deputy Director of the Institute 🧪
Eng. Ahmed El-Dabaa – Secretary-General of the Institute
Dr. Islam Sabry – Director of the President’s Technical Office
Dr. Abdel Hamid Khater – from the President’s Technical Office
The meeting reviewed key research activities and studies carried out by the Institute over the past two years (2023/2024 and 2024/2025), whether within the framework of the national research plan or in response to ministerial assignments. Discussions also included consultancy services, externally funded projects, and capacity-building programs implemented through the Institute’s Regional Training Center.
Achievements by researchers were also highlighted, particularly in terms of international participation and scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
The meeting further addressed the current challenges facing the Institute and discussed potential solutions, with an emphasis on enhancing collaboration with various sectors of the Ministry and other research institutes under the NWRC umbrella. This would ensure greater impact from research outputs and institutional synergies.
The session also included a presentation of the Institute’s contributions to several national projects, including:
A study on rehabilitating the irrigation and drainage system to achieve hydrological and ecological restoration in Siwa Oasis
A study on the design of pumping stations and pipelines within the “Future of Egypt” project
This meeting is part of a series of regular sessions held by the NWRC President with the directors of research institutes, reaffirming the NWRC’s commitment to closely monitoring all aspects of technical, research, and administrative performance. It also emphasizes the critical role of the institutes in supporting water resources management and achieving sustainable development goals.