RIYADH: The Saudi Water Authority, in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and King Abdulaziz University, has launched a joint virtual center for innovation in desalination technologies.

The aim is to drive sustainability, make use of advanced materials and renewable energy, and foster research collaboration to enhance national capabilities in water technology.

The center’s establishment is the result of a tripartite memorandum of understanding between the partners, which sets the foundation for cooperation in key areas, the Saudi Press Agency reported. This includes the development of local membranes to improve primary water treatment efficiency, software development, and the creation of joint research laboratories for graduate students.

This partnership underscores the authority’s commitment to strengthening academic and institutional collaborations, unifying efforts to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to water challenges, and ensuring the security of the Kingdom’s water resources.