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Kadoorie University’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Mutamad Khatib, welcomed the Spanish Consul General, Mr. Javier Gutiérrez, along with his accompanying delegation, including Mr. Ventura Garcia, Director of the Spanish Cooperation Office, and Mr. Jesús Tomé Domenéch, Manager of the Economic and Rural Development Projects.
The visit aimed at exploring avenues for collaboration between Kadoorie University and Spanish universities in the areas of academic and student exchange, as well as to review progress on the Smart Farm and Climate Change Project.
The meeting was attended by key figures such as Engineer Ashraf Anabtawi, Director of the Tulkarm Agriculture Directorate, Prof. Nawaf Abu Khalaf, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, and Dr. Wafa Masoud, the project coordinator and the project team members Dr. Basil Natshah and Dr. Mazin Salman, the President Assistant for Acadmic Cooperation, Dr. Rana Samara, along with the project partners including the President of the Farmers’ Union Ra’fet Khundaqji and the Union’s director Mr. Abbas Melhem.
Welcoming Remarks and University Vision
Prof. Khatib welcomed the Spanish delegation, presenting a historical overview of the university’s agricultural heritage and its modern academic programs, highlighting the importance of student exchange programs in equipping students with practical skills, and reiterating the university’s readiness to deepen partnerships with Spanish universities and institutions.
Prof. Khatib also shed light on the challenges facing the university, most notably its proximity to the Israeli occupation’s blocking wall on the lands of Kadoorie University, which restricts the mobility of students and academic staff, hindering the implementation of field training and projects.
Spanish Commitment to Smart Agriculture Initiatives
The Spanish Consul General, Mr. Javier Gutiérrez, expressed his country’s commitment to fostering collaboration in the field of smart agriculture, emphasizing its potential to enhance individual incomes and create job opportunities.
He reaffirmed the Spanish government’s dedication to strengthening partnerships with Palestinian institutions to advance sustainable agricultural practices.
The Smart Farm Project: A Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
Dr. Wafa Masoud, the project coordinator, explained that the initiative aims to empower students and connect the university with the Farmers' Union, the University of Barcelona, and local communities. The project seeks to train students to become economic farmers capable of addressing challenges such as water scarcity through smart farming techniques and water recycling.
Dr. Masoud also highlighted that the university had to relocate the project site due to its proximity to the occupation’s wall, which prevents staff from accessing the area.
A Shared Vision for the Future
This visit reflects Kadoorie University’s commitment to enhancing international academic relations and opening new horizons for the exchange of expertise and knowledge. It aims to contribute to the agricultural and economic development of Palestine through innovative and sustainable approaches.
