I was pleased to take part in a rich and rewarding experience in Emerging Technologies through Qassim University’s Summer Innovation Program. For me, the program represented a valuable opportunity to move from understanding a real-world problem to developing a data-driven technological solution.
During the program, I had the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team to develop our innovative project, MERWA — a smart system designed to collect and analyze farm data and transform it into customized agricultural recommendations that support informed decision-making.
MERWA is built around the collection and integration of various field and climate data, including soil moisture, soil characteristics, crop type, location, weather conditions, and water consumption. These data are then analyzed to build a more comprehensive understanding of the condition and needs of each individual farm.
The core concept behind MERWA is that agricultural recommendations should not be generic or one-size-fits-all. Farm requirements vary depending on location, crop type, soil characteristics, climatic conditions, and actual recorded measurements. Therefore, MERWA aims to provide recommendations based on the specific data of each farm rather than relying on generalized recommendations.
By building a continuously evolving database, the system aims to reduce water and resource waste, support plant health and quality, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of agricultural decision-making over time.
What made this experience particularly valuable to me was that it went beyond developing the project itself. It gave me the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team and experience firsthand how Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, and Supply Chain Management can come together to address a real-world challenge and develop a more integrated solution.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Dr. Jamal Alotaibi , and to the outstanding engineers Abdulmalek Aldossery and Kayan Algeffari , for their valuable support, guidance, and mentorship throughout the learning and project development stages. Their contribution played an important role in enriching this experience.
I am also proud to have worked alongside my teammates — especially Fahad AlShalahi , the initiator of the idea — and grateful for everything we learned and built together throughout the program.
Finally, I would like to thank Qassim University for providing an environment that brings together learning, innovation, and hands-on application, and for giving us the opportunity to turn ideas into practical projects.
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15 August 2026 à 08h24
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