Noticias sobre Egypt
ACWA Power signs an MOU to develop Egypt’s sustainable water desalination sector
Desalination plants to be powered using renewable energy sources, including solar and wind.
IHA launches $1m assessment fund for sustainable hydropower projects
First call for proposals announced with April 2020 application deadline.
Egypt is considering collaborating with the private sector in seawater desalination
Earlier this month, Assem al-Gazzar, Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, said that his ministry is considering collaborating with the private sector in seawater desalination endeavours, reports the Egypt Independent.
The EU Bank finances the upgrade and expansion of Alexandria West WWTP, Egypt
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a financing agreement of EUR 120 million with the Arab Republic of Egypt to support the expansion and upgrade of the Alexandria West Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP).
Saudi Water Partnership Company receives 62 expressions of interest for Madinah 3 ISTP
On Thursday Saudi Arabia’s Water Partnership Company (SWPC) announced that it had received Expressions of Interest (EOI) from 62 companies, including 23 Saudi firms, for the Madinah 3 sewage treatment plant project (Madinah 3 ISTP).
Challenges and opportunities in the world of water
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India designates ten wetlands
India has named ten new Wetlands of International Importance on the occasion of World Wetlands Day.
IHE Delft granted new funding for SIDS and MENA capacity development programmes
Under the umbrella of DUPC2, the partnership and capacity development programme run by IHE Delft, the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS) has awarded funding for two regional projects to strengthen capacity in the water sector to meet the water-related SDGs.
Piedmont secures new FRP and coupling orders totalling $3.5 million
Piedmont, a global leader in corrosion resistant equipment for desalination plants in the industrial and municipal markets, has secured several new fiber reinforced polyester (FRP) cartridge filter housings and couplings orders, totalling $3.5 M.
Almar Water Solutions consolidates its leadership in the water sector
2019 has been an important year for Almar Water Solutions.
UC Santa Cruz helps develop Egyptian Center of Excellence for Water
Brent Haddad leads research effort focused on improving water supply and quality.
SUEZ is awarded a contract for producing and distributing drinking water in Senegal
The Senegalese Water and Sanitation Ministry and SUEZ have signed an affermage contract for the management of the public service for drinking water production and distribution in urban and suburban areas.
ADB to transform sewage coverage in Egypt
The African Development Bank has approved a €109 million facility for the development of sewage disposal and wastewater treatment plants for rural areas in Luxor Governorate in Egypt’s Upper Nile region.
Almar Water Solutions attended the 27th Nile Basin Initiative Council of Ministers in Nairobi
Carlos Cosin, CEO of Almar Water Solutions, attended yesterday the 27th Nile Basin Initiative Council of Ministers at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya to present innovative solutions to address the water challenges of Sub-Saharan Africa.
More rain yet less water predicted for millions along Nile
In the coming decades, hot and dry conditions coupled with a rising population along the Nile River will reduce the amount of water available for residential, agricultural, and ecological uses.
The UAE makes progress towards its Water Security Strategy 2036
In 2017, the United Arab Emirates announced its Water Security Strategy 2036, to ensure sustainable access to water during both normal and emergency conditions in line with local regulations, standards of the World Health Organization, and the country’s vision to achieve prosperity and sustainability.
Egypt carries out a US$55 million water conservation plan
The initiative includes shifting to modern irrigation systems.
‘Martian CSI’ reveals how asteroid impacts created running water under red planet
Modern analysis of Martian meteorites has revealed unprecedented details about how asteroid impacts help create temporary sources of running water on the red planet.
India, the giant menaced by water
India encompasses all water and sanitation problems present nowadays in the world, and it is especially menaced by global warming.
Troubled waters and the path to success
Only a handful of challenges are large enough to unite humanity in a common cause.