- Lekhwiya has developed a solar-powered system producing potable water from atmospheric moisture.
- The larger model can produce up to 5,000 litres of drinking water per day.
- The system is designed for operation where chemical or radioactive contamination may be present.
The system, named Badr, was developed by Lekhwiya’s Security Technologies Department. It draws moisture from the atmosphere and processes it into potable water, with the force saying it was designed to meet international safety and quality standards.
Badr is available in two configurations. A smaller model designed for indoor use can produce up to 200 litres per day, while a larger system intended for sites requiring higher capacity can produce up to 5,000 litres per day.
One of the system’s notable features is its ability to operate in environments affected by chemical and radioactive contaminants. This could make independent water generation particularly relevant to emergency operations where conventional water supplies have been disrupted or where contamination presents an additional challenge.
The system is also solar-powered, reducing its dependence on conventional electricity infrastructure and potentially allowing it to be deployed in remote locations or temporary operational sites. Qatar Tribune described the technology as a potential alternative source of drinking water where conventional supplies are limited or disrupted.
The development illustrates how emergency preparedness is increasingly extending beyond immediate incident response to include the resilience of basic resources such as water and power.
The system has been named Badr in memory of Badr Saad Mohammed Al Humaidi Al Dosari, an Internal Security Force officer killed while performing his duties during the Israeli attack on Doha on 9 September 2025.
