Egypt showcases water megaprojects powering Sinai agriculture, development
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has highlighted a series of major water projects in the Sinai Peninsula as central to boosting agricultural expansion and strengthening food security, marking Sinai Liberation Day. In a statement, Water Minister Hani Sewilam
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
Cairo adopts dynamic Nile water management to meet rising demand
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Sunday that the country is managing its Nile water resources through a dynamic system based on real-time monitoring and hydrological forecasting to address rising demand during peak periods. In
Egypt discusses water infrastructure projects, Kitchener Drain development with EBRD
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam met officials from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Wednesday to discuss strengthening cooperation on water and sustainable infrastructure projects, the ministry said. The meeting was attended by
Egypt’s water minister joins Rwanda’s community service day during official visit
Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam took part in Rwanda’s monthly community service day known as “Umuganda” during his official visit to the country, Egypt’s water ministry said on Sunday. The ministry said Sewilam participated at the
Egypt and Rwanda agree executive action plan for water management projects
Egypt and Rwanda have signed an executive action plan to activate a bilateral memorandum of understanding on water resources management and irrigation, Egypt’s water ministry said on Saturday. The agreement was finalised during an official visit by Egyptian Water Resources
Egypt reaffirms cooperation with UNESCO on water management, climate adaptation
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hany Sewilam, met with Nouraia Sanz, Regional Director of UNESCO’s Cairo Office, ahead of the end of her term, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to continued cooperation with the organisation on water management and climate
Egypt, Japan to co-chair environmental track at UN Water Conference 2026
Egypt and Japan have secured the joint chairmanship of the third interactive dialogue track at the United Nations Water Conference 2026, titled “Water for Planet”, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said on Saturday. The ministry said the track
Updating Egypt’s agriculture law is urgent amid water scarcity and climate change: Experts
Mohamed El‑Sebaei, former deputy head of the Senate’s Agriculture and Irrigation Committee, said updating Egypt’s Agriculture Law is no longer optional but an urgent necessity imposed by current challenges. Speaking during a workshop reviewing the legislative impact assessment of
Egypt launches drone programme to monitor Nile and boost smart water management
Egypt has launched the first phase of a training programme to deploy drone technology for monitoring the national water system, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said in a report on Thursday. The initiative is part of the