The strategy and future vision of the Hydraulics Research Institute is based on the overall strategy of the National Water Research Centre. The main objectives of the Institute are;
To provide the technical and scientific experience and advice to decision makers and water managers in the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation in the fields of; hydraulic engineering, river morphology, hydraulic structures, river training and protection.
To conduct research programs in the different fields of water related topics; water hammer problems, pump stations intakes, power plants cooling systems, coastal zone management, water resources management, ..etc. To transfer the knowledge and technical experience available to water professionals from the region through the training and capacity building activities organized at its Regional Training Centre.
To use the available knowledge and experience in the institute and the communication and information technology facilities in conducting collaborative and joint research with other institutes in the region.