24 Jun 2025
Local Expertise, Global Impact: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honors NEP 4.0 expert Dr. Faisal Almarzooqi at MBR Global Water Award
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Local Expertise, Global Impact: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honors NEP 4.0 expert Dr. Faisal Almarzooqi at MBR Global Water Award
Dr. Faisal Almarzooqi, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering at Khalifa University has been named one of twelve global awardees at the 4th Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award—presented by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.
Dr. Faisal's award-winning invention, a biomimetic freshwater generator modeled on mangrove ecosystems, stands out as a game-changing advancement in water sustainability. Scalable and energy-efficient, the technology offers a promising alternative to traditional desalination, especially for off-grid communities.
With the UAE relying on over 70 desalination plants to meet nearly half of its drinking water needs, this recognition underscores the critical role of local expertise in addressing global challenges. This achievement is a proud reflection of NEP’s mission—empowering national talent to create solutions that matter.
