Air quality now a public health and development priority: Dr Faisal Al-Humaidan
Experts present 82 studies at International Air Quality Conference held in Kuwait
The Director General of the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), Dr Faisal Al-Humaidan, has highlighted the growing environmental and health challenges linked to air pollution at both regional and global levels.
He stressed that air quality is no longer solely an environmental concern but has become a public health and sustainable development issue, requiring closer integration between scientific research, engineering applications, and policymakers.
Dr Al-Humaidan made the remarks during the opening of the Second International Conference on Air Quality Applications in Science and Engineering, which began Monday and runs through Wednesday, Al-Rai daily reports.
He noted that KISR places significant emphasis on environmental and air quality issues as part of its national mission to support decision-makers through sound scientific research that addresses Kuwait’s needs.
Dr Al-Humaidan described the conference as an important scientific platform for reviewing the latest developments in air quality research, adding that this edition builds on the success of the first conference held in 2020, which strengthened Kuwait’s role as a center for scientific dialogue in the field.
He also noted that the patronage of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Nader Al-Jalal, reflects the state’s commitment to supporting scientific research and addressing priority environmental challenges.
For his part, Dr Mohammed Yass, head of the conference’s scientific and organizing committee, said the event marks a key opportunity for international experts to exchange knowledge on one of the most pressing environmental issues affecting human health and quality of life.
He added that the conference program features more than 82 scientific papers, covering air pollutant monitoring and measurement, air quality modeling, health risk assessments, as well as dust and airborne particle issues — all aimed at advancing practical, research-based solutions.
