Water News
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Egypt's Bahr al-Baqar Water Treatment Plant: Twice the Size of the High Dam
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reveals infrastructure projects, including the Bahr al-Baqar Water Treatment Plant, which is twice the size of the High Dam, costing LE 68 billion.
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South Korea eyes boosting water industry ties with Egypt
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) is holding a conference and business meetings in Cairo on November 1.
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Sixth Cairo Water Week opens with focus on sustainability, innovation
The sixth edition of Cairo Water Week kicked off on Sunday under the theme "Action on Adaptation in the Water Sector for Sustainability,".
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Egypt Approaching Water Scarcity Line, Irrigation Minister Warns
The per capita share of water in Egypt has declined, nearing water scarcity due to a large gap between resources and needs, warns Hani Sewilam, Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources.
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Is the Nile River Drying Up?
The Nile River, lifeline for millions, faces a significant threat as climate change and overuse are causing it to dry up. Find out what that could mean on a global scale.
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Egypt to begin rehabilitating Kitchener Drain shortly: Minister
Kitchener Drain, is one of the country’s largest and most-polluted agricultural canals.
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Irrigation minister arrives in Nairobi to partake in ACS 2023
Egyptian Minister of Irrigation Hani Swelim arrived in Nairobi to take part in Africa Climate Summit, which runs from September 4 to 6.
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EBRD, IFC to advise on water desalination projects in Egypt
The government plans to offer four stations out of 21 stations in the first phase, which is expected to be awarded by the first half of 2024.
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Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan Resume Negotiations over GERD
The Blue Nile meets the White Nile in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum, before winding northward through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Minister: Maintenance works to modernize irrigation facilities
The move comes in light of a strategic plan for the replacement and renovation of major water installations on the Nile River.
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Irrigation minister invites Dutch officials to tour of Egypt’s water projects
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Swelim praised the long-standing cooperation between Egypt and the Netherlands especially in intl fora
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Ethiopia withholds equivalent to 45% of Egypt’s water share: Expert
In remarks to al-Hadath al-Youm channel, Sharaky said that 85 percent of the Nile water comes from Ethiopia and 15 percent from Lake Victoria.
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TotalEnergies and Dar Al Orman collaborate to deliver clean water connections in Al Fayoum
This initiative comes in line with the company strategy for supporting the countries operating in.
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Project: Maintenance water drains
Ismailiya: Maintenance of different open drains under three contracts
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Egypt, France seek to boost cooperation in water resources
They also talked about France providing scholarships for Egypt’s engineers and researchers to undertake postgraduate study.
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SCZONE allocates land for water pump maintenance center with investments worth $5M
The signing of this cooperation will create a pump service facility serving the Egyptian market, and Torishima’s investments will be increased.
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Investing in water and food security
A Bavarian delegation visited Egypt last week to discuss water and food security, reports Ahmed Kotb.
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The UAE’s Metito is looking to establish 4 desalination in Egypt
The four desalination plants that would serve their Egyptian green hydrogen production facilities.
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Egypt, Japan enjoy longstanding ties in water resources
Egypt and Japan enjoy longstanding ties in the water resources sphere, affirmed Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam on Sunday.
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Marsa Shagra Resort solar-powered desalination plant in Egypt
40% of the total cost of the first solar-powered water desalination plant in Marsa Alam spend on solar installation.