A delegation from Sharjah visits the Italian University of Bologna to enhance scientific cooperation in the fields of agriculture and veterinary medicine

A delegation from the Emirate of Sharjah, headed by Dr. Engineer Khalifa Musabah Al Taniji, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, concluded a visit to the University of Bologna within the framework of enhancing cooperation in the scientific and research field, exchanging experiences in sustainable agriculture, livestock health and honey bees, in addition to learning about the pioneering Italian experiences in greenhouses and smart agriculture enhanced by modern technologies and artificial intelligence.

The Sharjah delegation included Dr. Rabiha Sabousi, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Saadi, Professor in the College of Agriculture, along with a number of specialists in the field of agricultural and animal production and honey beekeeping at the Department of Agriculture and Livestock and “Kitfa”.

The visit included a number of the most prominent colleges and research centers at the University of Bologna, including the Center for Innovation and Research Excellence in Big Data (BI-REX), College of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), College of Veterinary Medical Sciences (DIMEVETDuring which the delegation was briefed on the latest technologies in tracking food products, analyzing agricultural data using artificial intelligence, and the latest research facilities in agriculture, plant diseases and their prevention, in addition to livestock health.

During the visit, the head of the delegation gave an introductory presentation on Sharjah’s projects for sustainable organic food security, in addition to reviewing the University of Dhaid’s research and academic programs in the fields of agriculture and veterinary medicine.

The two sides discussed the possibility of implementing joint research projects in the fields of honey bees, agricultural production, improving wheat strains, and modern agricultural techniques, in addition to exchanging students and researchers, and organizing joint training programs.