Egypt launches unified digital environmental registry for industry
Egypt has launched a unified digital environmental data registry for industrial facilities to support green transformation and help factories comply with international environmental requirements. In a statement, the Ministry of Local Development and Environment said the new system will
Egypt warns of declining air quality as dust storms expected across several regions
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment has warned of deteriorating air quality as dust-laden winds are forecast to affect several parts of the country on May 17 and 18. In a statement, the ministry said its air pollution early
Egypt mandates strict environmental studies for new private ecotourism investments in Sinai reserves
Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad mandated the prompt submission of detailed technical and environmental studies for proposed private sector ecotourism developments in Sharm El-Sheikh’s Peace Park and the Ras Mohammed and Nabq nature reserves. Awad held
Egypt accelerates redevelopment of Cairo’s Ataba Market to upgrade commercial environment
Manal Awad, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, inspected ongoing works under the second phase of the redevelopment of Ataba Market, part of a broader government plan to modernise commercial districts and improve infrastructure and public services across the
Egypt’s environment ministry marks World Migratory Bird Day
Egypt has reaffirmed the importance of protecting migratory birds and preserving their natural migration routes as the country marked World Migratory Bird Day, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. This year’s event is
Egypt implements 975 projects worth EGP 638bn to advance Sinai development since 2014
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review executive plans for developing the Sinai Peninsula and boosting investment inflows, as part of the government’s broader strategy to achieve balanced urban growth and strengthen the national economy.
Egypt marks Earth Day 2026, highlights progress toward green economy
Egypt marked Earth Day 2026 on Wednesday under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” as part of ongoing efforts to raise environmental awareness and accelerate the transition to clean energy, the Ministry of Local Development and Environment said. In a statement,
Egypt steps up efforts to restore ecological balance of Lake Qarun
Egypt is accelerating the implementation of a comprehensive plan to restore the ecological balance of Lake Qarun, with a strong focus on wastewater treatment and pollution reduction, according to the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. In an official statement,
Egypt explores expanding climate finance in partnership with banking sector
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment is stepping up efforts to expand climate finance and support sustainability-focused projects in cooperation with the banking sector, as part of advancing the country’s Vision 2030 and addressing mounting climate challenges. In a
Egypt signs deal to deploy AI-powered drones for environmental monitoring
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment has signed a cooperation agreement with Drone Tech to deploy a smart aerial monitoring system using drones powered by artificial intelligence and geospatial analysis, as part of efforts to modernise oversight and improve