Riffa:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a meeting with the winners of the Innovation in Irrigation Solutions Competition at Riffa Palace. The meeting emphasized the significance of creativity and innovation in developing solutions to enhance the efficient use of resources, aligning with the Kingdom's comprehensive development goals led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the role of afforestation in urban development, noting its contribution to the natural landscape, green space expansion, and environmental sustainability. He stressed that fostering creativity and high-quality ideas aids in advancing development and improving the quality of initiatives.
During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince congratulated the winners and commended their innovative solutions, urging the continued support and development of promising concepts into practical applications. He praised the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in overseeing the Kingdom's Afforestation Plan and the Bahrain Mangroves Initiative.
HRH the Crown Prince expressed appreciation for the ministries and entities involved in implementing environmental plans, recognizing their cooperation in achieving the desired goals. He also acknowledged the national talent's expertise and capabilities, encouraging ongoing support and empowerment to transform ideas into impactful projects.
The winners expressed gratitude to HRH the Crown Prince for his support, committing to advancing the Kingdom's prosperity. The meeting included the presence of Deputy Prime Minister His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Minister of Finance and National Economy His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.
The competition's winning projects include the Smart Water Transport project, enhancing irrigation networks through smart systems using IoT and AI; reusing rainwater drainage for irrigation; and the Smart Irrigation Leak Detection System, optimizing irrigation with AI.