Vision
KACST’s vision for the water technologies plan is to achieve a distinguished international position in developing, acquiring, and localizing water technologies through the development of a comprehensive knowledge and economic infrastructure.

Mission
To develop and localize water technologies in the Kingdom by building qualified human resources and integrating local and international partners. This will enhance performance, reduce costs and provide investment opportunities. The program aims at increasing national water security and economic growth, as well as contributing to society at-large.

Strategic Goals
The strategic goals of the program are:

1. Developing advanced local technologies for water desalination and treatment at economical and competitive costs.
2. Developing lab bench-scale prototypes for technology products in the selected areas.
3. Acquiring equipment and facilities in KACST Institutes for each strategic project to support prototype development.
4. Establishing specialized work teams in desalination and treatment technologies related to approved projects.
5. Integrating the efforts of related organizations, which is a program management prerequisite for success.
6. Enhancing the performance of key public and private sector players.
7. Reducing  costs  of  water  desalination,  purification and sewage treatment.
8. Providing new investment opportunities to the private sector.
9. Promoting  the role of science  and technology in the water sector.
10. Developing high-quality  human  resources

Research Track

1. Water Desalination
   • Thermal Desalination
   • Membrane Desalination
   • Hybrid Desalination
2. Drinking Water Treatment
   • Membrane Treatment
   • Chemical Treatment
   • Ionic Exchange
   • Decontamination
   • Filtration
3. Wastewater Treatment
   • Biological Treatment
   • Biological Membrane Treatment
   • Chemo physical Treatment
   • Advanced Treatment 
4. Water Resources Management
   • Water Conservation
   • Water Reuse and Recycling
   • Groundwater Recharge
   • Rain Harvest
   • Cloud Seeding

Email:wat.npst@ksu.edu.sa
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