AI4WATER Egyptian Team Engages Key Stakeholders in Kafr El-Sheikh for AI-Driven Water Solutions

We’re excited to share a significant milestone in our international research collaboration. On April 12, 2026, our Egyptian team of the University of Sadat City conducted an extensive field visit to Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate one of AI4WATER ‘s case studies.

The research project team participating in the visit:

• Prof. Dr. Salah El-Sayed Mohamed El-Sayed: Principal Investigator of the project and Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research; University of Sadat City.
• Professor Dr. Hossam El-Din Samir Jahin: Deputy Principal Investigator of the Project and Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the National Water Research Center in Qanater El-Khayriya.
• Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ahmed El-Howeity: Project team member and Dean of the Institute of Environmental Studies and Research; University of Sadat City.
• Professor Dr. Hoda Abdel Rahman Galal: Professor of Fruit Science at the Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, University of Sadat City.

Our team engaged with four key stakeholders:

1. Water Research Area in Kafr El-Sheikh affiliated with the Water Management Research Institute – National Water Research Centre.
2. General Directorate of Irrigation for East Kafr El-Sheikh
3. General Directorate of Irrigation in West Kafr El-Sheikh
4. Kafr El-Sheikh Drainage General Directorate

The productive meetings identified main water sources, assessed water quantities and levels, and explored the role of mixing stations in treating and reusing agricultural drainage water for sustainable irrigation.

Through the AI4WATER PROJECT, University of Sadat City is demonstrating its commitment to leveraging scientific research and AI applications to address critical water challenges facing Egypt and the Mediterranean region. All stakeholders expressed full support and readiness to provide essential data for project success.