Kuwaiti Achievement in China: Mishaal Khajah Wins Gold at the Inventions Exhibition

The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) announced that Dr. Mishaari Khaja won the Gold Prize and the International Jury Prize (Grand Prize) at the 12th International Exhibition of Inventions, held in Guangzhou, China, from August 21 to 23. In a press statement on Monday, the institute said this achievement resulted from Dr. Khaja’s participation, representing the institute’s Water Research Center, with a patent titled “Constructed Wetland System for Treating Wastewater from Reverse Osmosis Sewage Treatment.” The institute added that the patent, co-developed by Dr. Mohammed Al-Muntaser Ahmed, was funded by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences and granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in August 2025. It clarified that the innovation relies on using a constructed wetland system to treat wastewater generated from reverse osmosis sewage treatment, thereby improving water quality and enabling its reuse in various applications, while providing sustainable environmental and economic solutions. The institute highlighted that the innovation’s significance lies in its ability to offer a sustainable solution for treating wastewater, enhancing its quality, and facilitating reuse, which strengthens water resource management efficiency and supports the shift toward sustainable environmental solutions. KISR emphasized that this achievement reflects its efforts to support researchers, develop applied research, and translate scientific research outputs into innovations and solutions that help address environmental and water challenges, while enhancing the presence of the State of Kuwait at international scientific and innovation forums.