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Cooperation on water security
Cooperation on water security
Water security is an increasingly important challenge globally, especially in arid and semi-arid regions such as Saudi Arabia, where pressures from water scarcity, pollution, climate change and multiple water uses are increasing. Qassim University contributes to water security through research, education, policy advice and practical applications. The university's strategic plan emphasizes sustainability, community engagement and applied research, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 6 on clean water and hygiene. The university works in formal and informal partnerships with government agencies, other academic institutions, industry, civil society organizations, local communities, and international networks to improve water security outcomes including availability, quality, resilience, and equity of access to water.
The Sustainable Development Center is preparing environmental impact studies for the Al-Wajah Municipality, as part of cooperation with the local administration to protect coastal water quality.
Qassim University obtains a patent for a water desalination system using a salt plant.
One piece of news about the «Moment Disappears» campaign mentions that it is in partnership with «Mawi» and in line with the 2026 national campaign. This same piece of news serves three indicators together: 6.5.6 (promotion within the campus first, then 6.5.7 if the campaign is made public), and 6.5.5.
Qassim University obtains a patent for a water desalination system using a salt plant.
Qassim University has obtained a patent from the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property for its invention of a "system and method for desalinating water using a salt-bearing plant."
This system uses a closed biological system that can convert highly saline water into distilled fresh water. The system operates normally and can produce fresh water in commercial quantities.
Goal-related news
On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Al-Qassim University signed a cooperation agreement with the Saudi Water Authority to establish a joint laboratory in the Water Innovation Oasis in Rabgh, in order to enhance research, development, and innovation activities in the water sector through the Water Research Society in Riyadh. The university represented the signing of the agreement was Professor Waleed bin Saleh Al-Batthal, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, while the Saudi Water Authority was represented by its Director General, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Abdulaziz Al-Shammari […]
2026-09-29
His Excellency the President of Al-Qassim University, Professor Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharkh, received His Excellency the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture for Research and Innovation, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Malik Al-Malek, and the accompanying delegation on Sunday, September 6, 2026, to discuss ways to cooperate and strengthen partnership in areas of mutual interest, in the presence of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Fahd bin Sulaiman Al-Ahmed, and the Vice President for Postgraduate Studies […]
2026-09-06
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Province, witnessed on Monday, March 20, 2023, the signing of 6 cooperation agreements between Qassim University and a number of companies. This took place during his Royal Highness's opening of the Technical Career Day, organized by the university in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Communications, Engineer Abdullah [...]
2023-03-20
Yesterday, Wednesday, 06/07/1442 AH, the university, represented by the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, received a delegation from the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. The two parties held their second meeting to activate the Memorandum of Understanding between them, discussing cooperation in environmental conservation. The delegation then toured several colleges at the university's city campus, including the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, the College of Engineering, and the College of Science, […]
2021-01-21
Engineer Abdul Mohsen Al-Furaihi, Director General of Water Services in the Qassim region, sent a letter of thanks to His Excellency Professor Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Dawood, University President, for the university's cooperation through its specialized staff and experts. This cooperation contributed to supporting and successfully organizing the “Network Water Quality” conference, which was held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the […] region.
2018-10-28
The Permanent Team for the Rehabilitation and Development of Wadi Al-Rummah organized a scientific exploratory trip to the valley on Sunday, 08/27/1439 AH. This trip is part of the Wadi Al-Rummah rehabilitation and development plan, within the framework of the team's tasks under the guidance and support of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud, and in cooperation with the university. The scientific trip was well-prepared and equipped to ensure the achievement of its objectives [...]
2018-05-15