Bahraini Space Engineer's Groundbreaking Study Recognized by the UN
The United Nations has spotlighted an innovative study by Bahraini space engineer Aisha Al-Jowder as a leading example of how space technology can help fight desertification and drought.
The study, developed by Al-Jowder—a remote sensing data analyst at the Bahrain Space Agency—uses satellite data and remote sensing techniques to identify areas with potential underground water reserves. The approach supports sustainable water management and contributes directly to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All.
The report, published by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), praised the study as a strategic model for how space-based tools can play a vital role in tackling environmental challenges—especially in drought-prone regions like the Middle East.
'This recognition is a great honor,' said Al-Jowder. 'At the Bahrain Space Agency, we believe that space data can be a powerful tool for promoting environmental sustainability. With the continued support of our agency's leadership, we are committed to developing innovative solutions that help Bahrain manage its water resources efficiently.'
The report also commended Bahrain's broader efforts to use space technology to address environmental and development issues, highlighting the Kingdom's growing leadership in the regional space sector.
Al-Jowder's work is part of the Bahrain Space Agency's ongoing commitment to support national strategies aimed at water and food security, as well as environmental sustainability, in alignment with Bahrain's Vision 2030.
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