"Association of Agricultural Engineers": Developing modern technologies to address water scarcity and land limitations

Abbas Abdulridha, President of the Kuwait Society of Agricultural Engineers and President of the Union of Arab Agricultural Engineers, called for the development of modern technologies used in the agricultural sector to overcome the challenges facing Arab countries, particularly water scarcity and the limited availability of arable land.

Abdulridha emphasized, during his participation in a meeting of the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), the importance of advancing agricultural technologies to boost productivity and improve resource efficiency through the development of modern irrigation systems, smart irrigation, greenhouses, and the use of renewable energy to operate irrigation and agricultural production facilities.

He clarified that the adoption of these technologies would reduce water and energy consumption, enhance production efficiency, and improve resource utilization, stressing the importance of achieving sustainability in agriculture to contribute to strengthening Arab food security. He added that the AOAD meeting discussed the role of organic agriculture in supporting the Arab food security system, enhancing the sustainability of the agricultural sector, and preserving natural and environmental resources in a manner consistent with the needs and agricultural capacities of Arab countries.

In this regard, he highlighted the importance of exchanging experiences and successful practices among Arab countries, and strengthening cooperation and coordination among agricultural institutions, organizations, and unions to contribute to the development of modern agricultural practices, improve production efficiency, and achieve greater sustainability and food security.

He considered food security one of the most prominent challenges facing the Arab world, calling for the utilization of Arab agricultural expertise and talents, and supporting the role of agricultural engineers in formulating and implementing policies and programs that contribute to sustainable agricultural development.

Abdulridha expressed his appreciation for the efforts undertaken by the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development to support and develop the Arab agricultural sector, noting the importance of continuing specialized meetings that bring together experts, policymakers, and professionals, providing new horizons for cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and expertise.

The meeting of the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development, affiliated with the League of Arab States and headquartered in Cairo, was attended by a number of experts, specialists, and researchers in agricultural affairs from various member states.