NWRC Profile

Established in 1975 under the umbrella of Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), the National Water Research Center (NWRC) has been at the forefront of water science and sustainable resource management for five decades. As Egypt’s leading institution in water research, NWRC plays a critical role in addressing national and regional water challenges through science-based solutions, policy support, and technological innovation.

As it marks its 50th anniversary in 2025, NWRC celebrates a legacy of excellence and impact, reaffirming its status as a Center of Excellence in water resource research and development.

NWRC operates a comprehensive structure that includes:

• 12 specialized research institutes covering a wide range of water-related disciplines.
• A UNESCO Category-2 Center: the Central Laboratory for Environmental Quality Monitoring (CLEQM).
• A Strategic Research Unit that spearheads national priority research programs.

The Center’s robust monitoring infrastructure features:

• Over 200 hydrological monitoring stations.
• 435 water quality monitoring checkpoints across Egypt.

NWRC’s state-of-the-art facilities include:

• Advanced hydraulic modeling laboratories.
• Climate change and impact research laboratories.
• A modern desalination technology pilot plant.

With a team of more than 510 highly qualified researchers and technical experts, NWRC continues to merge decades of institutional experience with cutting-edge innovation to influence national water policies, support decision-making, and foster international cooperation.

As it enters its sixth decade, NWRC remains fully committed to securing Egypt’s water future by promoting:

• High-impact applied research.
• Strategic advisory services.
• Capacity development and knowledge sharing.