Saudi Arabia Announces $10M Desalination Award Winners

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Abdulrahman Al Fadhli, has revealed the global award winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Desalination, featuring a substantial $10 million prize fund.

Grand Prize for Innovation

The grand prize was presented to Syed Shah from Aqua Membranes, USA, for the project titled “Changing Reverse Osmosis through 3D Printed Spacers.” Alongside the grand prize, five other winners were also honored for their remarkable contributions.

A Diverse and Innovative Pool of Competitors

This competition attracted 105 competitors from 27 countries, representing a diverse group of innovators from research centers, universities, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the water desalination industry worldwide. Their presentations showcased innovation, quality, and excellence.

Special Prizes and Recognition

Prior to the grand prize announcement, all six winners had the opportunity to present their projects. Special prizes were also distributed to acknowledge outstanding achievements in the field.

Success and Gratitude

Minister Al Fadhli expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of Saudi leadership for the kingdom’s water sector. He congratulated the winners and declared the first edition of the global prize a resounding success, given the high number of submissions and the international participation in the competition.

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