MEDRC, muscate

MEDRC is an International Organization mandated to find solutions to fresh water scarcity. Established in 1996 as part of the Middle East Peace Process it conducts research, training, development cooperation and transboundary water projects. 

The MEDRC Headquarters is in Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman, where it operates a state of the art research and training facility including desalination plants, laboratories, lecture halls and administrative offices. 

In delivering its mission, MEDRC aims to become a viable and transferable mechanism for governments seeking to address significant regional or trans-boundary environmental challenges.

LInkedin :  https://www.linkedin.com/company/medrc/

Locations : Al Hail Corniche, Muscat, Middle East Seeb, OM

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Tony Fred, CEO Center Director at MEDRC


Since 10 years, Center Director and Head of Mission at MEDRC, a Multilateral International Organisation mandated to be a model organisation for states seeking to use transboundary environmental issues in the service of a peace process.

Principal Ministerial Policy Adviser (2002-2011) at three Irish government ministries. Executive Director, Dublin City University (2011-2013) where delivered strategic plan and systems. Currently (2013-present) lead the only surviving institution of the multilateral track of the Middle East Peace Process.

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciar%C3%A1n-%C3%B3-cuinn-0b570832/overlay/photo/

Kirsten Winterman, Head of Development Cooperation at MEDRC

Since 7 years, Kirsten has been working at MEDRC, focusing on development cooperation in Muscat, Oman, since June 2016, holding leadership roles and managing programs. They also served as a consultant for LSE on a UNDP/OSEGY-funded project, analyzing and reporting on Yemeni civil society engagement in the peace process. Their skills include report writing and project analysis.

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Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-winterman-25558059/


Riadh Dridi, Head of training and Consultancy services @ MEDRC *

Nineteen years engineering experience in industrial, residential and municipal managing, planning, trainingh, process design, preliminary drawings and operation and maintenance of water and waste water treatment systems. Design and construction pre-scheduling, cost estimation and supervision. General construction site work: industrial, commercial, municipal. Possesses strong analytical and communication skills gained from work experience with wide array of people. Computer skills encompasses use of the following tools; AutoCAD, MS project planner, Primavera, and Microsoft Office tools (word, excel, PowerPoint …).

 Ecole Nationale des Ingenieurs de Sfax Georessources et environnement, Geology, Hydrology, Petroleum, Geotechnics, Water and waste management, 1992 - 1997

https://www.linkedin.com/in/riadh-dridi-06218a34/



Eng. Ayisha Al Hinaai, Research Project Manager at MEDRC

Ayisha Al Hinaai, has been a Research Project Manager at MEDRC in Oman since November 2015. They previously worked as a Chemical Engineer at Orbital Project and Services LLC for seven months.

 



They hold an MBA from Franklin University, where they excelled with a 3.8 grade, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Science and Technology Oman.



Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/eng-ayisha-al-hinaai-275349283/





Solar wastewater treatment

In collaboration with the British Embassy in Muscat, MEDRC has initiated the second edition of the 'REROM SMEs' training program. This five-month course, blending classroom and on-site practical training at MEDRC, focuses on solar wastewater treatment. 

Trainees will acquire skills to design, construct, and manage a small-scale treatment facility, alongside entrepreneurial skills to establish an SME, through a series of courses. The program starts on October 8, 2023, and concludes on February 22, 2024. MEDRC will provide ongoing support and complimentary technical consultancy to SMEs founded through this program during their first year.

See https://www.medrc.org/rerom/


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ABOUT 

Construct, and manage a small-scale treatment facility 

  • MEDRC, in partnership with the British Embassy in Muscat, celebrated the graduation of 17 young Omani job seekers from the REROM SMEs program, designed to empower them with skills to start SMEs in Oman's water treatment sector.
  • The intensive 9-week training covered wastewater treatment, business and finance, solar training, and plant construction and installation, culminating in the creation of 10 solar-powered water treatment plants.
  • The British Embassy lauded the program's contribution to sustainable development and SME growth in Oman, highlighting its role in upskilling Omani tech companies and shaping SME strategies.
  • Graduates will proceed to a short course by the Authority for SMEs Development to further prepare them for the water sector, aiming to bolster in-country value and the green economy.

 


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Under the patronage of H.E. Ali Al Abri, Undersecretary for Water Resources at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.

Ali Mohammed Al Abri, Undersecretary of Water Resources 

Ali Mohammed Al Abri,

Ali Mohammed Al Abri, has  a longstanding and progressive career in water resource management within Oman's government, culminating in the current role as Undersecretary of Water Resources at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources since August 2020. Previous positions include serving as the Assistant Director General for Water Resources Assessment and Director of various departments, focusing on dams, water resources development, and data management, showcasing a deep commitment to Oman's water sector over several decades. 

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-mohammed-al-abri-60333554/?originalSubdomain=om