KOTOUB, Dr.M.

SAMIR

CV, Summary
Dr. Samir Al Kotoub
I am an Env. And Water Resources Technical Adviser I was acting as UNDPs Water Resources Projects
Counterpart (Artificial Recharge Project), of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture (MMAA),
State of Qatar, specializing in Water Resources and Environment (Assessment, Development, and
Management). Interested in applied hydrogeo-environmental research, and special interest in the field of
rising water levels beneath cities, Salt-Water Intrusion, Artificial Recharge Studies, hydro-geo-waste
disposal studies (Landfills), Deep Drilling, and Environmental Impacts Assessment, Groundwater
Vulnerability, Pollution Risk Assessment, , Decision Support System. Design Flood Peaks, Study on Road
Network Development. Awarded an Appreciation Letter from the Under Secretary of UN.
I was born in Damascus, Syria, holding the following academic qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Applied Geology, Geology Department, Damascus University, 1972
- M.Sc. in Hydrogeological Sciences, 1979, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Geology
Department, University of Birmingham, U.K.
- Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, 1986, Faculty of Science & Engineering Geology Department,
University of Birmingham, U.K.
I worked as Water Resources Expert for ACSAD (The Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones
and Dry Lands) Arab League, Damascus, Syria from 1973 to 1991, in the field of implementing and
supervising several water resources projects in the Arab world (Syria, Sudan, GCC Countries, Yemen,
Jordan, Libya and Morocco).
I am involved in organizing several water resources (training courses, workshops, conferences, and
teaching trainees of the Arab countries (field and office) in cooperation with national, and international
organizations (BGR, GERMANY), (BRGM, France), (BGS, U.K.), UNESCO, UNDP, and WHO.
I am a member of The Geological Society of London FGS, IAJE, IHP, and Qatar GIS. I have
published in the journal of Hydrology, IAEA Vienna Publications, ACSAD Publications, PSIPW GIS, and
others. In addition I have experience in preparing UNDPs contracts, Project Documents, and in depth
Evaluation. Application of Water Resources Computer Programs, modeling G.W., contaminant transport
modeling, remediation and relevant subjects.
I have been assigned as a Chief Technical Advisor of UNDP project in Libya titled Strengthening
National Capacity in Water Resources Monitoring, UNDP Project LIB/97/008, 1997.
I was awarded a position of water protection technical advisor, at the Ministry of Municipalities,
Environment, and Water Resources, Sultanate of Oman, since October 2000, working on Groundwater
Vulnerability, and Pollution Risk Assessment Projects in the country. (Conservation and Protection of Water
Resources Department).I have joined DHV/IBG as a Senior Advisor, and Local Project Coordinator, in the
field of, Damascus Water Supply from Coastal Area Project. Recently, I have been assigned as JICA Expert
(Japan Gov.), The Study on Road Network Development in Sultanate of OMAN, 2004-2005.Assigned Referee
of Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz International Prize for Water 2004,KSA.UNRWA,2007 Project Syria. Until
now Head of Env, and Water Consultancy Group.

Dr. Samir Al Kotoub.

Env. &Water Resources Technical Advisor ,
Head of Env,and Water Consultancy Group
Damascus-Syria, Mobile 0963 932 687572
Email: skotoub@scs-net.org

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CURRICULUM VITAE

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Profession

Hydrogeologist, CTA UNDP consultant (Assignment basis).

Position

Water Resources Technical Advisor, Arab League, National

UNDPs Projects (Counterpart) MMAA of Qatar (DAWR).
Hydrogeology, Water Resources and environmental Evaluation,
Well Field Management, Modeling G.W. Contaminant Transport
and Remidition.
Water Conservation and Protection. Sultanate of Oman.JICA
Expert. Assigned Referee of Prince Sultan Bin AbdulAziz
International Prize for Water,KSA

Date of Birth

16 January 1948

Nationality

Syrian

Relevant Experience

32 years since 1973

Key Qualifications and Experience

- Hydrogeology of large sedimentary basins in arid and semi-arid regions..
- Hydro-geophysical investigation in the field of fresh-salt water intrusion in United Kingdom aquifer system,
the Middle East, Gulf countries.
- Geophysics; operation, measurement and data analysis in United Kingdom and overseas.
- Teaching: Least Developed Arab countries trainees in the field of water resources studies and investigation,
ACSAD, the Arab League.
- Preparation of Hydrogeological maps of the Arab countries.Kuwait sheet, United Arab Emirates sheet,
Khartoum sheet.
- Artificial Recharge study, in arid zones, Qatar UNDP,International water Transport.
- Assessment of traditional water works in the Arab countries.
- Deep drilling project in the Arab countries. UAE, Sudan, Syria, Qatar.
- Natural Recharge studies in arid and Semi-Arid zones using Isotope techniques
- Borehole testing and resources.
- Computer applications. Modeling G.W. Contaminant Transport and Remidition.
- Preparation of progress, interim, technical, final reports and project document of Ad hoc subjects.
- Water Quality Protection and Conservation.
- Groundwater Vulnerability, and Risk assessment.
- Regional water Transportation From Coastal Area, 300 km,to Damascus City.
- Surface water, Flood Design in Roads Study.
Educational and professional Qualifications
1973
1978
1986

B.Sc.
M.Sc.
Ph.D.

Applied Geology, University of Damascus, Syria

Eng.Hydrogeology, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom*
Geological Sciences, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Former Member of the National GIS Committee of Qatar
Fellow of the Geological Society of London
Fellow of the International Association of Geological Engineers
Fellow of the Geological Society of Syria
Member of the national focal point of the (IHP), QATAR.
Former Member of the national EIA Committee, environment Dept.
MMAA. Qatar
Member of Higher Supreme Scientifics Organizing Committee of 43rd
Scientific Week, Ministry of Higher Education, Syria.
Member of Assigned Referees Committee of Prince Sultan Bin
AbdulAziz International Prize for Water,KSA

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*Studies in the following:

Provided by the Department of Geological Sciences
Hydrogeology I
Sediments
Hydrogeology V
Geophysics
Hydrogeology VI
Hydrogeological Environments
Hydrogeology VII
Hydrochemistry/Engineering Hydrology
Provided by the Department of Civil Engineering
Hydrogeology III
Economics/Statistics
Hydrogeology IV
Groundwater Flow
Paper I
Hygrometry and Water Quality (Hydrogeology Paper II)

Linguistic Capabilities:
Language
Arabic
English

Speaking
Excellent
Excellent

Reading
Excellent
Excellent

Writing
Excellent
Excellent

Professional Experience
2007 to date
Director of environment and water Consultancy Group in Syria, Damascus.
2004 To 2007
JICA Expert, in Surface Hydrology, Design Flood Peaks, The Study on Road Network Development in
Sultanate of OMAN. Assigned Referee of Prince Sultan Bin AbdulAziz International Prize for Water,KSA.
2002-toJanuary 2004
Water Resources Senior Advisor, and Local Project Coordinator, IBG/DHV, Damascus Water Supply From
Coastal Area, Damascus, Syria.
2001-to Sept.2002
Water Resources Protection Technical Advisor, Water Conservation and Protection Department, Ministry
Of Water Resources, Oman merged with Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Environment in June 2001,
to become Ministry of Regional Municipalities, Environment and Water Resources, Sultanate of Oman.
1993 - 2001
Water Resources Technical Advisor, Head of Groundwater Section, Agricultural and Water Research
Department, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, State of Qatar, MMAA. UNDP Projects
(QAT/92/002), Counterpart. Assigned as CTA, of UNDP Project in Libya, titled Strengthening National
Capacity in Water Resources Monitoring, UNDP Project LIB/97/008,1997.
Responsible for the overall management, and supervision of the Arab National Water Resources Projects, and
environment. ACSAD, Arab League.

Major projects that have had a significant personal involvement include:

- Artificial Recharge Study in Northern Qatar UNDP Project (QAT/91/002). The project aims at the study of
Borehole injection technique to augment Northern deteriorating freshwater reserves by establishing Hydrogeophysical investigations, conducting borehole testing and artificial recharge trials and running a Solute
Transport model. The study leads to a large-scale recharge and aquifer management scheme to the
Northern part of Qatar in cooperation with UNDP.
- Deep drilling projects at different parts of Qatar.
- Planning and execution recharge wells at different locations of the State of Qatar in the field of aquifer
management plan for groundwater augmentation purposes. And environment.
- Preparation of landfill project documents at the national level.
- Preparation of Hydrogeo-Environmental Map (characterization & evaluation of water disposal areas).
- Wellfield Protection Program, Sultanate of Oman.
- Groundwater Vulnerability and Pollution Risk Assessment, Sultanate of Oman.
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1986 - Syria ACSAD The Arab League

- Management of water resources and water legislation;
* Protection and development of springs. Foggaras (Aflaj), and wells.
* Development of water legislation, Kuwait.
- Water resources map of the Arab countries:
- Preparation of Hydrogeological maps of Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and Khartoum.
1983 - Sudan
Project Manager, Lower Atbara Baisn Project, Sudan, Joint Hydrogeological and Natural Recharge Studies
Project, British Geological Survey, Sudan, National Water Corporation and ACSAD, The Arab
Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands, Arab League.
Responsible for the planning and management of all field operations, data processing and analysis. The study
involved, Geological, Hydrological, and Hydrogeological, Surface Electrical investigations. The study
encompassing comprehensive hydrochemical and isotopic sampling program, determination of natural
recharge rate using stable isotopes, and chloride content techniques developed at BGS Institute of
Hydrology UK.
The study covered: wellfield design, availability of water resources, suitability of water resources for different
uses, development and management plan.
1983 - U.A.E.
Project Supervisor, ACSAD, Arab League, Deep Drilling Project, Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Responsible for the supervision, operational control of the Hydrogeological expertise within the project
activities. Liaison with the Project Executive Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for the Ad
hoc Project
The investigation comprised of; reconnaissance and appraisal of antecedent studies, Drilling 32 deep
boreholes, Well completion, Test pumping, wells development, Surface geophysical studies, and Water quality
assessment at different parts of the UAE.
1979 - Syria, Jordan, Yemen, Oman
Senior Hydrogeologist:
Traditional water works in the Arab Countries; Regional Project. Responsible for the assessment, and
occurrence of Foggaras Aflaj, Cisterns, and related historical structures in the Arab Countries.
Preparation of Ad hoc Country Reports, the outcome of this project is the preparation of an international
publication on The Regional Project for the Rational Utilization of Water Resources in Rural areas of the
Arab Countries with Emphasis on Traditional Water Works. (ACSAD - UNESCO 1985)
* Application of self-potential Geophysical method to determine the Natural groundwater flow in Foggaras
Aflaj system, planning, execution of field measurements, presentation and interpretation, Damascus Syria, ACSAD.
1978 - U.K.
Working on contract funded by North West Water Authority awarded to the University of Birmingham to
study the Merseyside Permo-Triassic Sandstone Aquifer. The study conducted for the M.Sc. in the application
of surface resistivity, and borehole geophysical techniques to an investigation of saline groundwater in the
Lower Mercey Basin, North Cheshire, and South Lancashire, England.
1973 - Syria ACSAD Arab League
Executive Manager: Dawwa Basin Project ACSAD Syria, conducting the following field works:
- Hydrometeorological, Hydrogeological and Hydrochemical survey of Dawwa basin project at Syria.
- Surface electrical Geophysical survey (VES), and geophysical borehole logging survey of Dawwa Basin
project, Syria.
- Well locations, supervision of boreholes drilling, and conducting pumping tests of Dawwa basin project,
Syria.
- Assessment of groundwater resources of the following basins at Syria Zebedani, Dawwa, Kamishli.
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Responsible for running of Hydrogeophysical site investigations including carrying out in situ testing,
installation of monitoring equipment, supervision of drillings, liaison with different parties, logging of
cores and soil samples, laboratory test scheduling and writing factual, and interpretative reports.
Responsible for the operation, measurements, interpretation and reporting of surface electrical (VES),
borehole well logging, Geophysical survey and Hydrogeological assessments of the following projects:
1. Dawwa Basin Project, Syria.
2. Development of Water Resources of Dare Alhajar, Damascus, Syria.
3. Development of Water Resources of Kamishli, Syria.
4. Hamad Basin project, Joint Project including Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
5. Lower Atbara Basin Project of Sudan.
6. Traditional Water Works of the Arab Countries, the following publications of Ad hoc National Projects
were issued:
1. Water Resources of Dare Alhajar/ MMT-6-1977, Syria, ACSAD.
2. Water Resources of Al Kamishli 1st & 2nd part T 7-1977, Syria, ACSAD.
3. Hydrogeological and Hydrochemical studies of Dawwa Basin Project, N-3/1975, Syria, ACSAD.
4. Hydrogeological and Hydrogeophysical study of salt-water intrusion of Dawwa Basin - Syria N5/1975 ACSAD.
5. Application of Geophysical study in water resources of Dawwa Basin N-6 1979, Syria - ACSAD.
6. Hydraulic parameters of Dawwa Basin Aquifer, Pumping Test Analysis N-19/1981, Syria,
ACSAD.
7. Self-potential study of Foggaras (Aflaj) to determine natural ground-water flow, Second
Conference of Water Resources of the Arab Countries, Rabat, 1981.

Teaching and Training

Responsible for teaching, and training, focused on least developed Arab Countries and Cadres, in the field of
water resources assessment, development and management which organized in cooperation with international
organizations such as UNDP, WMO, UNESCO, BGS , BGR (W. Germany).Qatar Univ.
A - Teaching Programmes encompassed the following issues.
- Applied Hydrogeology & Deep drilling technique.
- Applied Hydrogeophysical studies.
- Field assessment, operation, measurements, and interpretation.
- Well field design, Hydraulic parameters, and Aquifer performance.
- Geophysical investigation Sp. VES. And well logging.
- State of the Art, Appropriate technology transfer in water resources investigation.
- Computer hand-on application of Ad hoc and other related subjects.
- Artificial recharge studies.
B - Training courses and workshops are as follows.ACSAD.
(Lecturing, and applied activities)
* Training Course in Water Resources Technologies- Special Course in Management and
Rational Utilization of Ground water 18-24 October 1986, Damascus, Syria-ACSAD,
(Lecturer).
* Training Course, Water Resources Technicians Trainers 18 Oct. - 20 Dec. 1985
Damascus-Syria ACSAD), Lecturer, Organizing Committee.
* Training Course in Water Resources Technologies, Special Course on Management of
Water Resources in Expanding Urban Areas in Arab World, 17-22 October 1987,
Damascus-Syria, Scientific Committee, Coordinator.
* Training Course in Water Resources Technology for the Hydrological and Hydrogeological
Technicians in the Arab World, in cooperation with UNDP/UNESCO, 3 Sept.-Nov., 1988, Damascus-Syria,
(ACSAD)
* Training Course in the field of Appropriate Technology for the Assessment of Water
Resources in Arid lands, in cooperation with BGR. (W. Germany) and UNESCO, 19 Aug.- 15 Sept. 1989
Damascus-Syria. Lecturer & Organizing Committee.
* Training Course in the field of Development of Water Resources and Its Impact on Water
Quality in cooperation with BGR (W.Germany), UNESCO, 15 Sept.-10 Oct. 1990, Lecturer and Organizing
Committee.

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* Training Course in Water Resources for the Least Developed Arab Countrys Hydrologists
Hygrogeologists, held in Cooperation with UNDP and UNESCO, 1 - 30 Dec. 1990,
Lecturer. Organizing Committee.
* Training course in Water Resources Technology Organized in Cooperation with BGR
(W.Germany), and UNESCO, 1991 Organizing Committee.

and

* Training National and Arab Technicians on

- Drilling techniques, well design and completion.
- Surface Geophysical (Sp, VES) measurement and interpretation.
- Well logging (Sp, RES, Caliper, EC, To, flow) measurements, and interpretation.
- Test-pumping; Set up, measurements, interpretation, computer application.
- Training Sudanese personnel on surface Geoelectrical measurements in the field of
Hydrogeophysical studies in lower Atbara Basin Project, Sudan.
-Training Course in Water Resources Technology, special course for water resources
technicians, 1-20 Dec. 1983, Damascus, Syria, (ACSAD) in cooperation with UNESCO,
Lecturer.
- Training Course in Water Resources Technology, 4-23 Dec. 1982, Damascus, Syria,
ACSAD in cooperation with UNESCO, Lecturer.
- Training Courses in the Application of Appropriate Technologies in the field of Water
Resources
investigation, special field courses organized on yearly basis in cooperation with the Geology Faculty of
the University of Damascus from 1987 until 1991.
- Training course in the field of Artificial Recharge Studies, MMAA, DAWR, 1993.
- Training course on Water Resources in the State of Qatar, Faculty of Science, Geology
Department, 25-27 Dec.1993. Univ. of Qatar.
- Training course The application of advanced programs in t he field of water resources studies,
MMAA, DAWR & UNESCO for the GCC, 19-23 Nov. 1994. Qatar.
- Training course in soil and water laboratory analysis, 24-28 DEC1995
MMAA, DAWR.DOHA-Qatar
Qatar GIS/GPS Conference 97 March 2-4 1997,GIS Center, state of Qatar
- The 1st annual conference and exhibition in water technology 22-24 March 1997, MMAA.MEA, WTI
(UK) CTC, (Qatar)
- Training Course, Environmental pollution, modern technologies as a tool to detect, control, and remedial
measures, continuing education, postgraduate and society affairs, science faculty. Univ. of Qatar 25-28
May 1997.

Attended Seminars, Workshops ,and Conferences.

West Germany Geoscientific Studies and Potential of Natural Environment, international Training
Seminar, April 1975, Hannover, W.G. UNESCO-BGR.
Syria
First Arab Symposium on Water Resources, 18-23 Nov. 1978, Damascus, Syria.
West Germany Training course on the Use and Application of Geoelectrical and Well logging Instruments
in the field of Hydrogeological Investigations BGR, Hannover, on job training at ACSAD
1979 duration of 3 months Special Course.
Syria
Seminar on Water Legislation in Arab countries, 16-19 march 1981 Damascus, Syria.
West Germany Training course in the field of computer use and Programmes Application in the
interpretation of Surface Geoelectrical Soundings, BGR, Hannover, 1981, West Germany.
Morocco
Second Arab Symposium on Water Resources, 21-27 September 1981, Rabat, Morocco.
Syria
Workshop on the Use of Environmental Isotopes in Hydrogeological Studies, 27-28 Oct.
1981, Damascus-Syria (ACSAD)
Syria
Arab Symposium on Surface Water Resources, 11-17 September 1982 ACSAD,
Damascus, Syria.
Syria
Arab Symposium on Natural, Social and Economical Resources in Arid Zones, 26-28
February 1985, Damascus, Syria.
France
Training Course in the field of Data Bank awarded by UNESCO, held at BRGM, 14 Nov.12 Dec. 1984, France.

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United Kingdom -

Advances in Water Engineering Conference, Department of Civil Engineering 1985,

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Syria.
Workshop on Geological Correlation of Hamad Basin Project, 23-25 March 1982,
Damascus-Syria, ACSAD.
Syria.
Training Course in Water Resources Technologies, Special Course in Management and
Rational Utilization of Groundwater 18-24 October 1986, Damascus, Syria (ACSAD)
Syria
Workshop on Drought and Its Impact on Water Resources in Arab World, 5-10 September
1987, Damascus-Syria (ACSAD)
Syria
Training Course in Water Resources Technologies. Special Course in Management of
Water Resources in Expanding Urban Areas in Arab World, 17-22 October 1987,
Damascus-Syria (ACSAD).
Syria
Workshop on Hydrogeological Data Processing, (WMO), Homs Project Component, 17
Nov. 1987, Damascus-Syria (ACSAD).
Syria.
Workshop on Water Resources, Development Strategies Under Drought Conditions in
cooperation with UNESCO, 25-27 Oct. 1989, Damascus, Syria.
United Kingdom Groundwater Modeling and application, U. K. Entec hydrotechnica 20 June 1994
(Artificial Recharge study, Qatar). Two weeks training.
Bahrain
The Second Gulf Water Conference, Bahrain, 5-9 November 1994, Water in the Gulf
Region, towards Integrated Management.
Qatar.
Workshop on Public Awareness and Water Use, Qatar, 9-10 January 1995, Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, Qatar s British Council, University of Bradford, U. K.
1st annual conference and exhibition in water technology 22-24 March 1997, MMAA.MEA, WTI (UK)
CTC, (Qatar)

Water Resources Strategy And Development Towards The 21st Century Of Qatar, Conference,
World Water Day 22ND March 1998,UNDP, MMAA, Doha, Qatar.
World Water Day 22ND March 1999, MMAA, DOHA, Qatar
Water Resources in GCC Countries, in cooperation with UNESCO, 27 October 1999, MMAA,
and Doha, Qatar.
- Workshop on Source Book on Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation
In the Arab West Asian Countries, Qatar National Report, ACSAD, UNEP, ROWI, IETC
-

Damascus

18-20 April 1999. ACSAD, Damascus, Syria

Qatar
Oman

.Damascus
Damascus
Damascus
Damascus

World Water Day 22 March 2000, Drinking Water Production in the State of Qatar Conference,
MMAA, DOHA, Qatar March 2000.
International Geological Conference, Geology of Oman, January 2001,Univ.of Sultan Qaboose,
Sultanate of Oman.
Water Reuse and Aquifer Storage Seminar, IDA, the International Desalination Association 25-27
Feb.2003, Cham Palace, Damascus, Syria.
Seminar on Water Cooperation between Syria and Holland, 28-29 Jan. 2003.
Towards Sustainable Water Resources Management Seminar, European Union, HIAST, 2003.
The Future of Integrated Water Resources Management in Syria,Syrian Dutch Water
Cooperation,November,22-23.2004.

List of Publications
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The application of surface resistivity and borehole geophysical techniques to an

investigation of saline ground-water in the lower Mercy Basin, North Cheshire South
Lancashire, England, unpublished M.Sc. Thesis, University of Birmingham, Sept. 1979.
Geophysical investigations in the Dawwa Basin and Hamad Basin, BGR, Hannover,
W.Germany, 1980. 10.984/80. W.G.
Development of Traditional Water Works Foggaras (Aflaj) in the Arab Countries
T20/1981.
Syria. ACSAD.

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The application of Borehole-logging and Goelectrical Survey in the field of fresh-Saltwater

interface study and the preparation of its distribution maps in homogeneous aquifers
(Sandstone) N-29/1981 2nd Conference of Water Resources of the Arab World, Rabat 1981.
Aflaj Assessment in the Sultanate of Oman T31/1983, Syria, ACSAD.
Banque dinformation sur les resources en eau des pays Arabes Notice demploi de
Bordereaux difinitions et consugres de redaction. ACSAD/HSIR-22 BRGM 82 AGE 022
1982 BRGM - ACSAD Damascus, France Co author.
Consigens de redaction des Bordercaux de la Banque dinformations sur les resources en
eau des pays Arabes ACSAD/HS/R.23, 1982 BRGM-ACSAD, Damascus, France
Co author
Water Resources study of Dawwa Basin Project part 1; Hydrometeorology Hydrogeology.
T-36/1983 Damascus, ACSAD Team Work.
Water Resources Study of Dawwa Basin Project Part 3; hydrodynamics and mathematical
model T-38 1983 Damascus-ACSAD Co Author.
Water Resources study of Dawwa Basin Project Part 4; Hydro-Agricultural development and
utilization of water resources. T-39/1983 Damascus ACSAD Co-author.
Unified Water Resources Questionnaire of the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf Countries
T 46/1984 Damascus-ACSAD.
Water Resources Data Bank of the Arab Countries T-47 1984 Damascus, ACSAD
Co author.
Study and the Development of Water Resources of the Nubian Sandstone of Lower Atbara
Basin of Sudan, N 48/1985, Damascus, ACSAD.
Hydraulic Parameters of the Nubian Sandstone in Lower Atbara Basin of Sudan N 49/1983,
Damascus-ACSAD.
Development of Water Resources of the Nubian Sandstone of Lower Atbara Basin of Sudan
N-54/1983, Water & Agriculture Journal 2nd Vol. Damascus-ACSAD.
Regional Project for Rational Utilization and maintenance of Water Resources in Rural
Areas of the Arab Countries with Emphasis on:
Traditional Water Works (ACSAD-UNESCO) 1985- Co-author.
Hydrogeological investigation of the Nubian Sandstone Formation (Lower Atbara
Basin), in Sudan, Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis, University of Birmingham, Sept. 1986. U.K.
The application of Fluid logs in Ground-water Investigation, HS/P63/986, Damascus,
ACSAD.
Source of Recharge to the Basal Nubian Sandstone Aquifer, Butana Region, Sudan, Isotope
Techniques in Water Resources Development, International Atomic Energy Agency,
Vienna, 1987, IAEASU-299/117 by: W.G. Darling, W.M. Edmunds, D.G. Kinniburgh
(BGS) S. Kotoub. (ACSAD).
Development and management of Water Resources to Combat Salt Water Intrusion in
Coastal Area. Symposium of Water Resources Planning and Utilization in Syria Aleppo
30/11-21/22/1987 Aleppo University N85-ACSAD.
Sources of Recharge at Abu Delaig, Sudan, W.M. Edmunds1, W.G. Darling1, D.G.
Kinniburgh1, S.Kotoub2 and S. Mahjoub3.
1. British Geological Survey, Wallingford, U. K.
2. Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry lands, Arab League, Damascus.
3. National Administration for Water, Khartoum. J. Hydrology 131 (1992) 1-24

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Publications of Training Courses on Water Resources Technology& Proc. for the
following:
1st Workshop, N38/1983 (ACSAD-UNESCO) Damascus.
2nd Workshop, N58/1985 (ACSAD-UNESCO) Damascus.
Water Technician Trainees Workshop, 18 Oct- 20 Dec. (ACSAD-UNESCO) Damascus.
Water Resources Technology Training Course for Hydrological and Hydrogeological
Technicians in the Arab Countries, ACSAD-UNDP, 3 Sept. -9 Nov. 1988, Damascus.
Appropriate Technology for the Assessment and Development of Water Resources in Arid
Zones (BGR, UNESCO, ACSAD) 19 July - 15 Sept. 1989, Damascus.
Management of Water Resources in Expanding Urban Areas in Arab World, BGR,
Hannover, W. Germany, UNESCO, ACSAD, 15 Sept. to 10 Oct. 1990
Water Resources Technology for Hydrologists and Hydrogeologists UNDP, UNESCO ,
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ACSAD 1-30 Dec 1990.

Rationalization of Water Resources of Qatar, Qatar Univ., Faculty of Science, Geology
Dept. Dec. 1993.
Kotoub. S.
Management of Water Resources of Qatar, World Water Day, 22 March 1994 DAWR,
MMAA, Qatar.
Kotoub.S.
Strategic Development and Management of Water Resources to combat the Impact of
Draught in the State of Qatar. Country report submitted to the Arab Organization for
Agricultural Development, MMAA, DAWR, Sept. 1994.
Kotoub.S
- Artificial Recharge Study, Northern Qatar, A Case History, Bahrain, the 2nd Gulf
Water Conference, Water in the Gulf Region, Towards Integrated Management, 9-12. Nov.
1994. MMAA, DAWR. Abdul Rahman Yousef Almahmoud, Dr. Samir Kotoub, Ahmad Abdul Malik,
Miles Hitchcock. Dr. Nicholas Rukin & Mike Streetly.

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- The use of fluorescent dyes as tracers in a study of Artificial recharge in Northern Qatar. The First
International Symposium on Application of tracers in Arid Zone Hydrology 22-26 August 1994 Vienna,
Austria.
Miles Hitchcock, Nicholas Rukin, Michael Streetly, Entec U.K. Mohamad Al Faihani, Samir Kotoub
MMAA. Qatar.

Kotoub.S.

Artificial Recharge Study of the Northern Qatar, Final Report, Collaborated Project
QAT/91/002, MMAA, Hydrotechnica, UNDP, DAWR Project Staff expert, UNDPs
Counterpart. May 1995.

Advisory Services on The Agricultural Project utilizing Water from Iran, feasibility study
prepared by DHV International (U. K.) Ltd., Qatar 1993.

- Terminal Report Artificial Recharge Study in Northern Qatar Gov.representative of the

in depth evaluation Committee of the UNDP (UNDDSMS) Qatar, June 1995.
- Evaluation and Comments on The Water Supply Project from I.R. Iran to Qatar.
Investigation of Alternative Sources of Water, Qatar June 1995 MMAA.
- In depth evaluation report UNDP (UNDDSMS) Artificial Recharge Project Northern Qatar, June
1995, DAWR, Qatar.
- Artificial Recharge of Groundwater in Northern Qatar, Qat/91/002, Report of the Evaluation
Mission, Doha, New York, June 1995. Ismail, M. Najjar, MHD, J. Abdul Razzak, Jacob J.Burke,
Samir Kotoub (Government of Qatar). UNDP.
Preparation of Umm Al Afai Landfill study Project document, Dr. Samir Kotoub
DAWR,
UMAA.
The role of Hydrochemical studies in the development of water resources and environmental
conservation, Training course in soil and water laboratory analysis, 24-28 DEC1995 MMAA, DAWR.
Doha- Qatar.
Groundwater Resources, (Section) PDP, Planning department, physical Development
Plan of Qatar, 1996. MMAA. Doha-Qatar.
Dr. Samir Kotoub, Water resources technical Adviser. MMAA, DAWR.

Kotoub.S, Abdulla.a.rab
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Development of water resources and groundwater balance of the state of Qatar. Nov.1995, DAWR, DohaQatar.
-Arab water Resources perspectives (present & future), WORLD WATER DAY, March, MMAA, DAWR,
Doha, Qatar. 1996.
-The Arab World water Crisis and Perspectives, March 1996, Univ.of Qatar Conference
Kotoub.S, Abdulla.a.rab
Hydrogeological studies, FARM544 at Rowdat Rashid, May 1996.MMAA, DAWR.
Kotoub.S.

-Preparation
of
Artificial
Recharge
Pilot
Scheme
DAWR.MMAA.DAWR/WR/GW/PD03/1996 UNDP. Qatar.
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-Potential sources of Groundwater pollution and strategy of Remedial Measures in the State of Qatar,
Qatar National Report on Agenda 21, Item 9, December 1996, DAWR/GR/R-22/1996, by Dr. Samir Kotoub,
MMAA. DAWR.
General Strategy and Development of Freshwater Resources in the State of Qatar, National ReportAgenda
21, Item 5, MMAA, DAWR/GW/R-23/1996
Kotoub.S, Anil Kumar, Abdulla a. Rab, Junaid mahmoud.
Preparation of Hydrogeo-Environmental Map (characterization & evaluation of water disposal areas of the
state of Qatar GIS/GPS Conference 97 March 2-4 1997,GIS Center, state of Qatar
Kotoub.S &Abdul Rahman Al Mahmoud.
-Integrated water resources management in sustaining economic growth towards the 21st century in the
state of Qatar, the 1st annual conference and exhibition in water technology 22-24 March 1997,
MMAA.MEA, WTI (UK) CTC, (Qatar)
John Heathcote UK, Samir Kotoub& Moh, d Fahd Alfaihani.
Artificial Recharge for effective management of water re-use 1st annual conference and exhibition in water
technology 22-24 March 1997, MMAA.MEA, WTI (UK) CTC, (Qatar)

Kotoub.S

Kotoub.S, Abdulla.a.rab
Water crisis and the role of Artificial Recharge technique as a water development and management tool in
the state of Qatar (case study). Application of Artificial Recharge of groundwater technique in water
resources development 22-26 March 1997 MMAA, UNDP-Qatar)
Kotoub.S The role of Artificial Recharge technique, using solute transport model as a tool in the management of
groundwater in coastal areas, Application of Artificial Recharge of groundwater technique in water
resources development 22-26 March 1997 MMAA, UNDP-Qatar)
Kotoub.S, John Heathcote&Mike Streetly
-Artificial Recharge in the Middle East, 3113n159il, Application of Artificial Recharge of groundwater
technique in water resources development 22-26 March 1997 MMAA, UNDP-Qatar)
Kotoub.S, Yacoub.a alhaj.
-Integrated development and management of water resources to alleviate the impact of draught in the state
of Qatar. Workshop on the management of rainfall to combat draught risks in the Arab world, Rabat 913 June 1997, Arab League, Ecarda, Acsad, Undp, Ministry of Agri. (Morocco).
Kotoub.S
-Groundwater pollution, ways and means to control salt water intrusion in coastal areas, case
study, state of Qatar 25-28 May 1997.Training Course, Environmental pollution, modern technologies as a
tool to detect, control, and remedial measures, continuing education, post graduate and society affairs,
science faculty. Univ. of Qatar.
Kotoub.S
-Aruma aquifer, deep drilling project document, the south western part of Qatar June-1997, MMAA,
DAWR, Qatar

Co- Author

Kotoub.S

-State of Qatar national Report on the implementation of AGENDA 21 review of progress and action
plan on UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND ARAB PROGRAMME ON SUSTAINABEL
DEVELOPMENT, CO AUTHER, Environment Department, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture,
1997.
Report on Water Resources and Evaluation of the Groundwater Observation Networks of Libya
(Operational Programme, Rehabilitative Measures and Capacity Building), UNDP Project: LIB/97/008,
Strengthening National Capacity in Water Resources Monitoring, United Nations Department for
Development Support and Management Services Division of Economic Planning and Social Development
(UNDDSMS).
(Mission to Libya 26 October to 24 November1997, Great Socialist Peoples Libyan Arab Jamahiria,
Secretariat of Agricultural Reclamation and Land Development, General Water Authority,
December1997.

- Water Resources Strategy and development Towards Year 2020 Of Qatar, Water Resources Strategy
And Development Towards The 21st Century Of Qatar, Conference, World Water Day 22 March
1998,UNDP, MMAA, DOHA, QATAR.
M.J, Streetly, Kotoub.S
Determination of aquifer properties in northern Qatar for application to artificial recharge, Quarterly
Journal of Engineering Geology 31.199.209, 1998,UK.
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National IHP report of Qatar, Qatar National Focal Point Committee of International Hydrological
Programme (IHP) National Report for the thirteenth Intergovernmental Council of IHP (Paris, 8-13
june1998).
Kotoub.S
Ways and means to ameliorate protection and maintenance of water resources in the state of Qatar,
Conservation of ecological and water resources balance programme to protect and maintain ground
water resources in Arab world, Arab Organization For Agricultural Development, AOAD, Arab league,
March 1999.
Kotoub.S
Source Book on Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in the Arab West Asian
Countries, Qatar National Report, ACSAD, UNEP-, ROWI, IETC, 18-20, April 1999.
Kotoub.S. Y.Alhaj
Qatars Country paper, on Expert Group Meeting on Harmonization of Standards in the Water
Sector of ESCWA Member States. Eighth Biennial Meeting of the International Hydrological
Programme of UNESCO, Beirut, 28 September-1 October 1999. UNDP.
Kotoub.S. Y.Alhaj
National report Assessment and Development of Water and Human Resources in the State of
Qatar, Workshop on the Assessment of National Water and Human Resources organized by WMO,
UNEP, ESCWA, UNESCO, 1-5 December 1999 Cairo, Egypt.
Kotoub.S, Suleiman Al Akhzami, Nasra Al Harethy, Abdulla Al Jadede.
Groundwater Vulnerability and Pollution Risk Assessment of Jizzi Catchment, Ministry of Water
Resources, Water Conservation and Protection Dept.Sultanate of Oman, June 2001.
Kotoub.S
-Integrated Coastal Management Between Jbeil/ Amsheet(Lebanon) and Latakia(Syria) Phase III,SMAP
Project,EU. 2002. (Coauthor & reviewer).
Kotoub.S
The Study on Road Network Development in Sultanate of OMAN,JICA JAPAN
Hydrological,Hydrogeological conditions,and Design Flood Peaks, Standards, and Wadi Characteristics
2004.

Reviewer Of The Following Reports:

-Spring Water Surveys Project 1994, MMAA, DAWR, UNDP, Qatar.
-Artificial Recharge Study In Northern Qatar, MMAA, DAWR, UNDP (UNDDSMS), Qatar.
-Physical development plans, 1996, MMAA, planning department, Qatar.
-Arab and international organizations reports and proposed projects.
-Qatar Fuel Additives Company, Methanol/MTBE facility Environmental Impact Assessment Report
Mesaieed,
Qatar, September 1997.EIA COMMITTEE.
-Environmental Statement, Arab D Gas Recycling Plant, Dukhan, Qatar, prepared by Dukhan Alliance,
Brown & Root Environmental, August 1997,Qatar.
-Environmental Impact Assessment, Halul, NGL, Plant 1997, Qatar.
-Origin and Evolution of Groundwater in the Alluvial Aquifer of the Eastern Batinah,Coastal Plain ,Sultanate of
Oman.A Hydrogeochemical Approach.Inauguraldissertation apahilosophisch-naturwissensehaftlichen Facultat
der Universitat Bern,vorgeleget von,Constanze E .Weyhenmeyer,aus Deutshland.
-Project of Supplying Part of the Water Demand of Damascus City and Its Countryside from the Syrian Coastal
Area Water Surplus 2002-2003.
-The Study on Road Network Development in Sultanate of OMAN
, 12 National Case Studies on Roads
Assessment, Development, and Rehabilitation.,JICA,2004.

Application and use of the following software programs and packages:

-MICROSOFT OFFICE.
-GROUNDWATER DATA BASES.
-UN GROUNDWATER PROGRAMMES.
-SURFER.
-Map Viewer.
-VES. Programs.
-Wellcad.
-Stest.
-Wellfield Design.
-Winflow.
-UN Groundwater Models.
-Artificial Recharge Programs.
-ArcGIS
-Groundwater Vistas
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-Modflow
-Aquiferwin32
-Aquachem
-AoutoCAD, Land Development.
-GMS, SMS7, WMS. Rockworks, Logplot. Grapher
Dr.Samir Kotoub
Env.& Water Resources Technical Advisor
Tel: Damascus-Syria, Mobile 00963 932 687572
Email: skotoub@scs-net.org

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