Noticias sobre Egypt
Water sector partnerships: a roadmap for contributing to the SDGs
The main challenge currently facing the water sector, without a doubt, is to bridge the water gap between the global water requirements and the existing, accessible, reliable, and sustainable supply.
Xylem strengthens regional footprint with appointment of Managing Director for Middle East, Turkey
Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative solutions to solve the world’s water challenges, today announced the appointment of Naji Skaf as managing director for the Middle East and Turkey.
Changing climate increases the need for water diplomacy
Water issues are increasingly political, meaning tensions need to be tackled in new ways
Finding the economic value of irrigation water in the Nile Basin to enhance water saving
A recent study conducted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) estimated the economic value of irrigation water for major crops in various agricultural systems of the Nile Basin.
Study reveals drastic decline of aquatic insect population in Paraná River basin
By José Tadeu Arantes | Agência FAPESP – Research conducted in Brazil for more than 20 years in the Paraná River basin shows a drastic fall in the number of aquatic insects in the region, which is considered well-preserved and distant from the negative impacts of agriculture, cattle breeding, and urbanization.
India adds four wetlands to the Ramsar List
Wadhvana Wetland (no.
Veolia WT’s mobile water services expand with new regeneration facility and assets in Middle East
Veolia Water Technologies, a subsidiary of the Veolia group and leading specialist in water treatment, continues its investment in its mobile water services offering through the development and construction of a new regeneration and recycling service centre and mobile assets in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Egypt looking for $2.5 bn in finance for 17 desalination plants
The Sovereign Wealth Fund of Egypt is looking into financial partnerships for up to $2.5 billion to build 17 new solar powered desalination plants, informs Utilities Middle East.
Accelerating hand hygiene: A government leadership meeting
On 6 July 2021 over 80 people in 35 countries joined a virtual meeting to hear from national leaders on how governments are advancing hand hygiene.
Egypt approves new Water Resources and Irrigation Law
The House of Representatives of Egypt has approved a new Water Resources and Irrigation Law, informs Energy & Utilities.
The Government of Egypt approves loan from Kuwait Fund to finance two desalination plants
The Government of Egypt has signed a new loan agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development that will provide financing for two desalination plants in the country, informs Energy & Utilities.
“We provide innovation and transformation capacity for more efficient integrated water management”
The countries in MENA and Asia face high water stress and high population growth.
Water dispute on the Nile River could destabilize the region
The rapid filling of a giant dam at the source of the world’s longest river could reduce the water supplies going to Egypt and increase tensions with Ethiopia, a new USC study finds.
“We have not been afraid of investing in opportunities, taking some risks within a broad strategy”
Started 75 years ago as a small trading business, Abdul Latif Jameel is today a global investor and diversified family-owned businesses with a presence in some 30 countries, with a commitment to becoming a global leader in the water solutions sector through Almar Water Solutions.
Two Spanish case studies ranked in the UN Top 20 for PPP and post-COVID reconstruction
The United Nations has recognised the reports drawn up by Aqualia and IESE Business School on the New Cairo wastewater treatment plant (Egypt) and the El Realito water supply system (Mexico).
Almar Water Solutions acquires 50% of the Chilean company Aguas y Riles S.A.
Aguas y Riles S.A.
Researchers link ancient wooden structure to water ritual
The Noceto Vasca Votiva is a unique wood structure that was unearthed on a small hill in northern Italy in 2005.
Saudi Water Partnership Company announces companies interested in SSTP Programme in Jazan Region
Earlier this year the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) launched a unique programme to address the sewage treatment requirements in small heavily populated rural areas and peri-urban areas.
Petersberg climate dialogue: Lack of political will a barrier to water resilience
Global leaders recently convened for the twelfth Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD XII) with the aim of furthering multilateral cooperation around climate action in the lead up to COP26 in Glasgow.
Niger designates two Wetlands of International Importance
Niger has named two new “Ramsar Sites”, bringing to 14 the total number in the country.