Oman Steps Up Research and Innovation Efforts to Solve Water Problems January 30, 2019 The Middle East Desalination Center (MEDRC), headquartered in the capital Muscat, was founded in 1996. MEDRC is working in alignment with the government strategy to address significant regional or transboundary environmental challenges. Furthermore, it plays a significant role in boosting water-related research and innovation in Oman Tags: Desalination - European Water Tech Week - MEDRC - membrane distillation - MENA - Oman - Omani Young Water Researchers Award - Omar Zawawi Establishment - Sohar port - The Middle East Desalination Center - The National Water Resources Master Plan of Oman - Wastewater - Water