KISR unveils Kuwait’s first national air quality forecasting system
Dr. Abdullah Al-Enezi, Acting Executive Director of the Environment and Life Sciences Research Center at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), announced the launch of Kuwait’s first national air quality forecasting system.
He also confirmed the organization of a specialized training course on the newly developed system, created by KISR in cooperation with an Italian partner company.
Dr. Al-Enezi explained that this advanced forecasting platform is the first and only system of its kind in the country, describing its launch as a pivotal milestone in efforts to protect public health, reports Al-Rai daily.
The system provides early warnings when pollutant levels rise, enabling authorities to act swiftly to mitigate environmental and health risks.
He noted that the system operates around the clock using advanced operational modeling techniques that generate daily forecasts of pollutant concentrations across various regions of Kuwait.
These include sulfur dioxide (SO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), ozone (O₃), and fine particulate matter (PM).
Dr. Al-Enezi emphasized that access to this precise data will allow decision-makers and relevant agencies to respond proactively to air quality concerns.
He added that KISR conducts periodic reviews and updates to maintain the accuracy of forecasts and ensure alignment with internationally recognized scientific standards.
He further stated that the accompanying training course aims to enhance the capabilities of national professionals and improve the readiness of government bodies involved in air quality monitoring and environmental risk management.
Dr. Al-Enezi concluded by stressing that the success of the new system relies on strengthened coordination among national institutions and full utilization of the system’s outputs to raise public awareness and support the development of evidence-based environmental policies.
