Most potable water in Gulf countries comes from desalination, but the process is expensive and has a large environmental footprint. The purpose of the Water Desalination Research Program is to facilitate scientific discussions among talented students with various academic backgrounds from the AUA institutions in research areas related to desalination, in an attempt to find innovative solutions to the water crisis. Through this program, selected students will also gain hand-on experience by working with a research team at UAEU to learn and contribute to cutting-edge research in water desalination technology.