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International Conference on: “Soil & Water Resources Management for Combating Desertification in Drylands under Climate Change”

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National Space Science Agency

NSSA seeks to establish a sound infrastructure for the observation of outer space and the earth, make Bahrain a leader in space science and technology, build a culture and methodology of scientific research within the kingdom and encourage technical innovation, among other goals. NSSA is interested in satellites to obtain data, to use them for remote sensing and to conduct advanced space research, so it can be the engine for the state in the use of the latest satellite communication technologies.

NSSA’s main projects are as follows:

Institut des Regions Arides

The Institut des Regions Arides (IRA) (Arid Regions Institute) was established in 1976 and it is currently under the umbrella of the Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries. It is headquarted in El Fje, Médenine with regional stations in Gabes, Ben Guerdane, Kebili and Tataouine in southern Tunisia. The main mandates of IRA are:

Rajhi

Mohamed Rajhi

PhD candidate and researcher at University of Miskolc, Hungary

Mohamed Rajhi is a dynamic and versatile professional with a rich background in data analysis, project management, and geospatial engineering. With a strong foundation in agricultural and environmental sciences, Mohamed has dedicated his career to leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to address critical challenges in agriculture, water resources management, and sustainable development.

Abdelfattah

Riadh Abdelfattah

Professor at the University of Carthage, Tunisia

Riadh Abdelfattah is a Professor specializing in Artificial Intelligence applied to Remote sensing data. His primary focus lies in applications related to water resources and soil resources management. Additionally, he serves as a member of the CNEEA, the Tunisian National Committee for Outer Space Affairs. In his capacity, Riadh is tasked with contributing to the capacity building of Tunisian stakeholders involved in shaping the future strategy for water management, particularly towards EAU 2050.

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Webinar: EU Space for plastic detection in ocean and waterways

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International Conference on: “Soil & Water Resources Management for Combating Desertification in Drylands under Climate Change”

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National Space Science Agency

National Space Science Agency

Institut des Regions Arides

Institut des Regions Arides

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Mohamed Rajhi

Abdelfattah

Riadh Abdelfattah