Cooperation Between 'Research' and 'Rawdatayn' to Develop Groundwater Management

The Water Research Center at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) and Al Rawdatayn Water Bottling Company, in coordination with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), have signed a research contract to implement a comprehensive study aimed at developing a sustainable framework for managing groundwater in the Al Rawdatayn area, which serves as a water source for the company’s production.

In a press statement, the Institute said this initiative aligns with Al Rawdatayn Water Bottling Company’s commitment as a national enterprise to support water security programs in Kuwait and enhance the long-term sustainability of water resources. It added that the company, in collaboration with KFAS, requested the Institute’s Water Research Center to conduct an integrated study that contributes to preserving this vital resource and ensuring its sustainability.

The project was launched with a meeting attended by Adel Al-Bader, Chief Executive Officer of Al Rawdatayn Water Bottling Company, and several company staff members, alongside Dr. Khaled Hadi, Acting Executive Director of the Institute’s Water Research Center, and Adnan Akbar, Director of the Hydrology and Water Resources Management Program at KISR. The meeting was also attended by the project head, principal investigator, task leaders, and team members, while representatives of KFAS participated virtually. During the session, the project’s objectives, work plan, and mechanisms for implementing various research tasks were discussed.

The statement clarified that the project will be implemented in cooperation with KFAS and in full coordination with the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, thereby strengthening national efforts to manage water resources sustainably and ensure their long-term availability. It noted that the main objective of the study is to preserve the long-term sustainability of the aquifer and support reliable and efficient use of groundwater, contributing to enhanced sustainable water resource management and supporting Kuwait’s efforts to achieve and maintain water security.