​The five-day training workshop on “Remote Sensing for Groundwater Resources Assessment" concluded at the Water Diplomacy Center, Jordan University of Science and Technology. The event brought together researchers, professionals, and students from across the region to explore innovative uses of remote sensing technologies in groundwater assessment, monitoring, and management.

Throughout the week, participants engaged in an intensive and hands-on program designed to strengthen their technical and analytical skills in using remote sensing and GIS technologies for groundwater monitoring and management. The workshop was led by distinguished experts: Dr. Muheeb Awawdeh, Dr. Nawras Shatnawi, Dr. Khaled Hazaimeh, Dr. Abdullah Alrawabdeh and Eng. Haneen Abu-Asal who guided both theoretical and practical sessions covering key topics such as Remote Sensing Data Acquisition and Processing, Groundwater Vulnerability and Irrigation Theory, and Estimating Groundwater Recharge and Storage Changes.

Sessions included lectures on applications of remote sensing in groundwater hydrology, data preprocessing techniques, and evapotranspiration estimation, complemented by practical exercises. Participants also explored the use of drone surveying technologies for groundwater mapping and data visualization, showcasing how cutting-edge tools can enhance precision and efficiency in hydrogeological assessments.

Over the course of the workshop, participants developed both technical expertise and collaborative insight, connecting scientific methods to real-world water challenges in the Middle East. The interactive format encouraged dialogue, problem-solving, and the exchange of experiences between academia, research institutions, and water sector professionals.

At the closing ceremony, Prof. Ammar Albalasameh, WDC Deputy Director, joined Prof. Wasim Barham, Education Lead; Mrs. Hana Omari, Head of Training and Media Section; and Ms. Fawzia Ammoura, Head of Projects and Research Section, in presenting certificates of participation and appreciation to the attendees and facilitators.

Speakers commended the participants' dedication and emphasized the importance of integrating remote sensing applications into groundwater governance, particularly in arid and data-scarce regions. The event concluded with reflections on the value of continued capacity building and regional cooperation in advancing water resource sustainability.

The workshop's success underscores the Water Diplomacy Center's ongoing commitment to fostering technical excellence, collaborative learning, and innovation in support of sustainable groundwater management and regional water security.

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