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Managing water resources is essential to Egypt’s future: Irrigation Minister
Egypt

Managing water resources is essential to Egypt’s future: Irrigation Minister

Egypt’s water resources are one of the most important pillars of national security and sustainable development in all aspects of…
Arab League expresses “extreme concern” over Ethiopia’s Nile dam
Egypt

Arab League expresses “extreme concern” over Ethiopia’s Nile dam

Distress over the access to water for millions of people living along the Nile prompted the Arab League on Sunday…
Flood water in front of Renaissance Dam will not affect Egypt’s water security level: statement
Egypt

Flood water in front of Renaissance Dam will not affect Egypt’s water security level: statement

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said on Wednesday that water abundance seen in front of the Renaissance Dam…
50% of villages and hamlets are deprived of water
Egypt

50% of villages and hamlets are deprived of water

The “Who Loves Egypt Campaign” has revealed that 50 percent of the total 33,000 villages and hamlets in Egypt are…
Climate change and water mismanagement parch Egypt
Environment

Climate change and water mismanagement parch Egypt

Climate change, a fast growing population, ill-designed infrastructure, high levels of pollution and lack of law enforcement have made Egypt…
Desalinated water could help quench a thirsty Egypt
Environment

Desalinated water could help quench a thirsty Egypt

Desalinated water could offer Egypt a secure source of potable water, as concerns over future access to water increase, experts…
For desert farmers, innovation is key
Environment

For desert farmers, innovation is key

As traditional agricultural lands dwindle, experts look to make desert farming more sustainable. Government projects to reclaim Egypt's desert lands…
Nile water allocation an issue as world leaders meet at forum
Environment

Nile water allocation an issue as world leaders meet at forum

“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Water shortages are in the news as an international conference addressing the…
‘The Well,’ caught between tradition and progress
Environment

‘The Well,’ caught between tradition and progress

Ask about ideas of progress in Egypt and you’ll commonly hear: malls and villas away from downtown Cairo, American coffee…
Mansour Amer’s ‘Map of Hope’ does not solve Egypt problems
Environment

Mansour Amer’s ‘Map of Hope’ does not solve Egypt problems

The flaws of the Corridor of Development, a project initiated by scientist Farouk El-Baz to develop the Western Desert to…
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