- Lekhwiya has developed a solar-powered system that turns atmospheric moisture into drinking water.
- Badr can produce up to 200 litres or 5,000 litres of water per day, depending on the model.
- The system is designed to operate in environments affected by chemical and radioactive contaminants.
Known as Badr, the system was developed by Lekhwiya’s Security Technologies Department and extracts moisture from the air before processing and purifying it into potable water. Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported that the system has been developed in accordance with international safety and quality standards.
Two versions have been developed. The first is intended for indoor use and can produce up to 200 litres of water per day, equivalent to around 600 330ml bottles. A larger model is designed for sites requiring greater capacity and can produce up to 5,000 litres per day.
Lekhwiya said Badr was specifically designed to operate efficiently in environments affected by chemical and radioactive contaminants, potentially providing an independent source of drinking water during security operations or other situations where conventional supplies may be compromised.
The system is powered by solar energy, allowing it to operate without relying on a conventional electricity supply while supporting longer-term field deployment and resource resilience.
The development comes as security organisations increasingly consider resilience alongside traditional protective measures, particularly in scenarios where infrastructure may be damaged, inaccessible or contaminated.
Lekhwiya has named the system Badr in memory of Badr Saad Mohammed Al Humaidi Al Dosari, an Internal Security Force officer who was killed while on duty during the Israeli attack on Doha on 9 September 2025. Doha News reported that Al-Dosari was 22 at the time of his death.
