Sheikh Mohamad Hamade was celebrated at the Impact Innovation Summit & Excellence Awards 2025 in Riyadh, where he received the Excellence in Sustainability in Agriculture Award. The honor recognizes his years of work bringing modern techniques, research, and community training into farming systems that protect the environment while keeping production strong.
Among a gathering of international leaders, his recognition stood out as a reminder that agriculture is at the heart of the global sustainability agenda.
From Engineering to the Field
Sheikh Hamade’s story begins in an agricultural community where respect for the land was part of everyday life. Trained as an Agricultural Engineer, he has spent his career looking for ways to make farming more resilient in the face of climate pressure. His expertise covers soil and water management, precision agriculture, and the introduction of new crops that can thrive under changing conditions.
Over the years he has worked with agribusinesses, oil and gas corporations, research institutions, and farmer groups. In every setting, his focus has been the same: how to raise yields without exhausting natural resources. That means building irrigation systems that waste less water, using crop rotations that give soil time to recover, and encouraging renewable approaches to power farming.
Research and Community Work
In his current research for Global Energy Financing Corporation, Sheikh Hamade explores the link between climate, water health, and agriculture. The goal is to design solutions that work not only in theory but in the varied conditions farmers face every day.
His work doesn’t stop at research papers. He runs outreach programs that train farmers in digital tools and data-based decision making. For him, sustainability will only succeed if farmers themselves can apply the technology in ways that make sense for their land and crops.
He has also led projects to restore degraded farmland, expand the use of organic amendments, and encourage circular models in agriculture—so that waste from one process becomes input for another.
Recognition Built on Values
Raised in a farming family, Hamade often says his values come from the land itself. He believes agriculture must be both regenerative and profitable if it is to feed a growing population. His plans for a PhD, beginning in 2025, will study how water quality affects soil health in the Middle East compared to Western regions—a project that could provide insights for farmers across climates.
Words of Thanks
Speaking at the event in Riyadh, Hamade said:
“This award belongs to many people—the farmers, researchers, and communities who work every day for agriculture that restores as much as it produces. I am grateful for the recognition, and I see it as encouragement to keep going.” The 2025 summit brought together leaders from more than 30 countries, sharing progress in agriculture, energy, technology, and social development.
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