New irrigation museum to highlight Egypt’s water management legacy
Egypt is preparing to open a new irrigation museum in the New Administrative Capital to showcase the country’s long history of water management and engineering achievements, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said. In a ministry statement, Sewilam
Egypt steps up preparations for Cairo Water Week 2026
Egypt is stepping up preparations for the ninth Cairo Water Week, scheduled for October 25-29, by expanding its international participation and scientific programme ahead of a series of high-level regional and global events on water security. Minister of Water Resources and
Environmental impact of barge sinking in Lake Nasser remains limited: Irrigation ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said preliminary water quality tests showed the environmental impact of a barge sinking at the East High Dam Port on Lake Nasser was limited and confined to the immediate area of the incident,
Egypt calls for global partnership on non-conventional water
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, called for a global partnership on non-conventional water resources and increased financing for water projects in developing countries during a preparatory meeting for the 11th World Water Forum, scheduled to be
Egypt reviews coastal protection projects to tackle climate risks
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has reviewed progress on coastal protection projects designed to reduce the impact of climate change on the country’s shoreline, as part of efforts to safeguard infrastructure and promote sustainable development. Water Resources Minister
Egypt, World Bank discuss financing for water security, climate adaptation projects
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, held talks with World Bank officials on strengthening cooperation in water management, climate adaptation, and sustainable development, as the country continues to face mounting pressure on its limited water resources. According
Egypt, Rwanda explore joint water projects, capacity building
Egypt and Rwanda discussed expanding cooperation in water resources, including rainwater harvesting projects, groundwater exploration and technical capacity building, during the second meeting of the joint steering committee overseeing bilateral water cooperation. In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources
Egypt stresses water-food security link at Africa Forward Summit
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, underscored that sustainable water management is essential for strengthening food security and improving the resilience of Africa’s agricultural systems against climate change and water scarcity. According to the ministry, Sewilam
Egypt urges global cooperation to secure water resources at Istanbul forum
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, warned that global water challenges are intensifying under the combined pressures of climate change and rapid population growth, calling for stronger international cooperation to secure water resources. According to the ministry,
Egypt, UNDP discuss expanding water climate adaptation projects
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, said on Tuesday that Egypt is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to expand climate adaptation projects in the water sector, with a focus on coastal protection and sustainable