KISR has been playing an outstanding role in the
field of scientific and technological research and
consultations, and in orienting them toward the
objectives of social and economic development of
Kuwait. This is done through close coordination
with the various related organisations and institutions
in Kuwait.
KISR was established in 1967, and at that time
its activity was confined to introductory studies
and field surveys in the field of agriculture. Later,
by a Decree in 1981, it became a government institute
of scientific research operating autonomously through
a clearly defined scientific strategy aiming at
achieving the following objectives:
To achieve these goals, the Institute drew up a
five year plan (1984-1989) under the title Strategic
Research Programmer which is based on major scientific
programmes closely related to the local needs of
Kuwait.
Positive results have been achieved by the Institute,
and its programmes are now being implemented in
many fields. The Institute, for instance, in an
attempt to develop food resources, has succeeded
in developing techniques for producing new types
of fish, and in discovering a protein which can
be used for feeding animals. Studies have also been
conducted to improve agricultural production and
certain types of plants have been developed to be
planted in the water front project. It has also
conducted scientific studies in the field of sea
water desalination through the method of reverse
osmosis, and has developed new designs for computers
used in forecasting the low spread of oil slicks
in regional coastal waters. It has also undertaken
studies using solar energy in some chemical processes.
Since its inception, KISR has helped in the preparation
of national qualified cadres and in setting training
systems aiming at improving the skill and proficiency
of the Institute’s researchers, especially
the young cadres, who now constitute 50 per cent
of its scientific staff.
The new premises inaugurated in 1986 have helped
the Institute to double its efforts in the field
of scientific research. It is now ranked fifth out
of 50 scientific institutions in the third world
countries.
For more information, visit: www.kisr.edu.kw
