Egypt weighs expanding desalination of agricultural drainage water to bolster food production
Egypt is examining an expansion of desalination for agricultural drainage water to support intensive food production amid mounting water scarcity, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sweilem said on Sunday. During a meeting with ministry officials to review the terms
Cairo to launch Phase 2 of Egypt-Netherlands applied research programme
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilam, announced that preparations are underway to launch the second phase of the Water-JCAR applied research programme with the Netherlands at the beginning of 2026. The new phase aims to advance innovative
Egypt, Netherlands renew water MoU, explore beach nourishment to protect Mediterranean coast
Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sweilam met with Dutch Ambassador to Cairo Peter Mollema to strengthen bilateral ties in water management, according to a statement from the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. The discussions highlighted the achievements
Agricultural Bank of Egypt, Elsewedy Watanya sign cooperation protocol to finance modern irrigation solutions
The Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE) has signed a cooperation protocol with Elsewedy Watanya for Industrial and Engineering Projects, under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The agreement is designed to provide essential financing to farmers
Egypt, UAE discuss cooperation in water resources development
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem, met Mariam Khalifa Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to Cairo, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in water resources development, on Tuesday. During the meeting, Sweilem stressed the importance of concerted
Irrigation Minister reviews progress in water productivity, modern irrigation projects – Dailynewsegypt
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem, recently assessed the status of two projects implemented in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). During the meeting on Sunday, the Minister focused on two projects, the Project to