The Chinese men’s football team may not be competing in this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but China is still very much a part of the tournament, not only building stadiums and other major infrastructure, but also contributing to its success from right under the players’ feet. That’s because the turf covering each pitch is kept green using an intelligent watering system developed by Ningxia University.
The technology uses wind and solar energy, the Internet of Things and a network of porous underground pipes to deliver water when and where it is needed and, in addition to its role in Qatar, has also been applied to projects in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. The application of this smart technology is just one of the many exchanges that is underpinning the joint development between China and the Arab world.
“China and Arab states enjoy a long
