In the wake of unprecedented damage to water networks and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip due to widespread destruction during the war, Spark for Innovation and Creativity launched on Sunday, 23 November 2025, a series of hands-on training workshops aimed at equipping young engineers with the skills to design smart water solutions and address the impacts of climate change.
The program brings together civil, agricultural, geological and water-resources engineers, alongside mechatronics specialists, creating an interactive learning space that links infrastructure, technology, and resource management. The workshops are led by a team of experts: Eng. Ahmed Murteja, specializing in AI solutions; Eng. Widad Al-Ja’abari, an expert in climate change and water management; Eng. Suleiman Sarsour, specializing in electronics and digitization; and consulting engineer Ahmed Abu Abdo, who supports the planning and review of the proposed models.
According to Eng. Suleiman Sarsour, the workshops focus on developing a conceptual smart water infrastructure model for Gaza, with a particular emphasis on fair water distribution and efficient use of limited resources. Participants work on reimagining damaged networks using smart technologies and sensor-based monitoring to improve performance and reliability.
The final output of the program will be made available to interested audiences through a digital simulation model, showcasing how a smart water network could operate under different scenarios. This interactive tool is designed to support researchers, students, and engineers in exploring practical pathways for sustainable, climate-aware reconstruction in Gaza.
