Strengthening Marine Science Across the Gulf
- Fouad Lamgahri
- Nov 10
- 2 min read
The Fujairah Research Centre (FRC) and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) have officially joined forces to advance marine research
The Fujairah Research Centre (FRC) and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) have officially joined forces to advance marine research and innovation across the Arabian Gulf region — a shared sea that connects our nations through its ecosystems, resources, and collective responsibility for preservation.
This partnership represents a major step toward regional scientific integration, combining the complementary strengths of both institutions. FRC brings deep expertise in coral restoration, aquaculture innovation, and coastal ecosystem monitoring, while KISR contributes decades of experience in marine biodiversity studies, environmental impact assessment, and oceanographic modeling. Together, they form a powerful alliance to address the pressing environmental challenges facing our waters.
🌐 Key Areas of Collaboration
• Joint field expeditions and data-sharing initiatives focused on coral reef mapping, seagrass assessment, and fisheries sustainability across the Gulf.
• Development and deployment of smart IoT-based marine buoys designed in the UAE to monitor water quality, salinity, and temperature variations in real time.
• Collaborative climate research, studying how rising sea temperatures and acidification are transforming Gulf marine ecosystems — and designing adaptive, science-based conservation strategies
.• Capacity-building and knowledge transfer, with training programs, joint workshops, and exchange of early-career researchers between Fujairah and Kuwait.• Marine policy and innovation frameworks, aligning regional data with environmental decision tools to support both local authorities and regional conservation programs.
Beyond research, this agreement reflects a shared vision of sustainability, where the Gulf’s marine environment becomes a living laboratory for innovation, resilience, and cooperation. Both centres will leverage advanced technologies such as AI-driven analytics, remote sensing, and real-time ocean data visualization to strengthen marine governance and enhance the region’s preparedness for future ecological changes.
Through this collaboration, FRC and KISR reaffirm their commitment to science without borders — working hand in hand to restore coral ecosystems, protect coastal habitats, and foster a new generation of marine scientists ready to lead the region toward a sustainable blue economy.
🤝 From UAE to Kuwait, science knows no borders — only shared oceans, shared goals, and shared responsibility.
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