Wad Madani – Al Jazirah State
In a national gesture embodying the highest ideals of appreciation and recognition for scientific brilliance, the Cooperative Insurance Company organized a specialized workshop in Al Jazirah State titled: "The Irrigated Sector Facing Challenges: Insurance Solutions as a Pillar for Food Security." The event featured a significant milestone: the honoring of Dr. Abd al-Rahim al-Tum al-Zain, a professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Al Jazirah, following his official inclusion in the list of the top 2% of scientists and researchers worldwide for 2026—a global ranking compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier .                 In a gesture of appreciation that reflects The Cooperative Insurance Company’s leadership and its commitment to supporting and nurturing exceptional national scientific talent, the company’s management—represented by its leadership in attendance—presented Dr. Abdelrahim Al-Tom Al-Zein with an "Achievement in Science" plaque. Additionally, he and his esteemed family were granted a comprehensive Takaful insurance policy, in recognition of his significant research efforts that have brought great honor to Sudan on the international stage.                                                                                                                This high-level honor was presented in the presence of a broad spectrum of official and community representatives. Leading the attendees were Dr. Arafa Mahmoud, Minister of Agriculture for Gezira State (representing the State Governor); Yasser Khader Nassar, Minister of Social Welfare; and Tariq Abdulrahman, Minister of Youth and Sports. Also present were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gezira, the General Manager of the Cooperative Insurance Company, and a host of prominent figures from the nation’s economic, agricultural, banking, and insurance sectors.
The tribute was warmly welcomed and highly appreciated by all those in attendance, who viewed it as a pioneering initiative that underscores the deep synergy between major national institutions and the scientific research community, while further supporting the advancement of scientific inquiry and sustainable development in Sudan.