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6.5.7
Goal six: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 6.5.7: Promoting conscious water usage in the wider community
Qassim University collaborates with local water management agencies, governmental bodies, and non-governmental organizations to jointly address water-related challenges. These partnerships facilitate knowledge sharing, research collaboration, and the development of strategies to improve water quality and availability. The university engages with local communities through outreach programs that promote water conservation. Qassim University collaborates with schools, community centers, and local organizations to raise awareness, provide educational resources, and encourage water-saving behaviors among residents. Qassim University’s dedication to SDG 6 is evident through its holistic approach to addressing water waste, efficient water management, and research on water resources. By implementing water conservation measures, conducting research, promoting water-efficient technologies, raising awareness, fostering partnerships, and integrating water sustainability into education, the university plays a crucial role in ensuring clean water and sanitation in Saudi Arabia. Through its commitment, Qassim University contributes to safeguarding this essential resource for current and future generations.
Qassim University Environmental Awareness Initiative
Qassim University signs an agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to support innovators.
Qassim University signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to support innovators in a move to promote industrial and mining innovation. This step comes as part of the "Innovative Industrial and Mining Products" program launched by the Ministry of Industry.
Nesma & Partners signs a memorandum of understanding with Qassim University to develop Saudi talent and innovation.
As part of its ongoing commitment to developing Saudi talent and promoting academic excellence, Nesma & Partners signed a memorandum of understanding with Qassim University. The agreement was signed by Rami Al-Turki, Managing Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Nesma & Partners, and Dr. Mishaal Ibrahim Al-Mushaiqeh, Dean of the College of Engineering at Qassim University.
Sedaya signs a memorandum of understanding with Qassim University to train and develop national cadres.
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) signed a memorandum of understanding with Qassim University on Tuesday. The agreement aims to intensify cooperation in the field of education by training and developing national cadres, enhancing awareness of data, artificial intelligence, and the technologies that enable them, and exploring opportunities to organize career development programs for university graduates and job seekers in this field.
Qassim University holds an exhibition of student graduation projects and signs training cooperation agreements.
Qassim University held an exhibition of distinguished student graduation projects at the College of Applied Sciences, entitled: “Cooperation, Partnership and Professionalization”, to showcase more than (75) projects presented by (300) male and female students from various technical and administrative specializations, in the presence of the University President, Dr. Muhammad bin Fahd Al-Sharakh, and a number of businessmen and company representatives, at the Conference Center at the University City.
Qassim University announced the provision of (10) research grants worth more than one and a half million riyals, which are being carried out by 46 researchers, in order to serve development in the region. The research grants provided by the university include several vital fields, foremost among which are the field of roads and transportation, the field of water and environment, the field of animal production, and the field of plant protection.
Qassim University announced the awarding of 10 research grants worth more than one and a half million riyals, implemented by 46 researchers, to serve the development of the region. These research grants cover several vital areas, most notably: Roads and Transportation, Water and Environment, Animal Production, and Plant Protection.
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.
The Emir of Qassim Region inaugurates and lays the foundation stone for 66 water and environmental projects at a cost exceeding 4.2 billion riyals.
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Qassim Region, inaugurated (21) water and environmental projects today, in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley. His Excellency emphasized that these qualitative projects were implemented in accordance with the best practical practices and technical expertise, reflecting the work of the environment, water and agriculture system, in accordance with national strategies established to translate the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030 and reflect the country's leaders' commitment to providing all means of decent living for its citizens and residents. His Highness the Governor of Al-Qassim Region also blessed the signing of an agreement between the Weqaa Center in the region and Al-Qassim University, which aims to enhance cooperation and achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Goal-related news
His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharekh, sponsored today, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the "Geographical Conference on the Environment and Saudi Protected Areas: Towards Sustainable Development", which was organized by the University, represented by the College of Languages and Humanities, in partnership with the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority and with the participation of several entities, in the presence of His Excellency the CEO of the Authority, Engineer Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Shaalan, and His Excellency [...]
2025-10-01
Within the framework of strengthening scientific and research partnerships, Qassim University signed a memorandum of understanding with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) on Monday. The memorandum was signed by His Excellency Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, President of Qassim University, and Prof. Edward Byrne, President of KAUST. The memorandum aims to develop the research environment, support innovation [...]
2025-05-20
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Meshal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, witnessed today, Monday, March 20, 2023, the signing of six cooperation agreements between Qassim University and a number of companies, during the opening of the Technical Career Day organized by the university, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Communications, Eng.
2023-03-20