Noticias sobre Egypt
EU allocates €61.5M for construction of Egypt’s Al Gabal Al Asfar wastewater treatment plant
Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, Rania Al Mashat, signed a financial arrangement with the French Development Agency (AFD) totaling €50 million.
Egypt’s SCZONE plans to tender water desalination plant
The new desalination facility is expected to have a production capacity of around 250,000 cubic meters per day.
Modelling study highlights risks of potential GERD failure
Researchers from the National Water Research Center and Benha University in Egypt have assessed the flood risk due to a potential failure of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and its potential impacts on the downstream countries, Sudan and Egypt.
Aqualia appoints Santiago Lafuente as new CEO
Aqualia's Board of Directors has appointed Santiago Lafuente, current director for Spain, as the company's new CEO.
Manuel Manjón Vilda appointed new CEO of ACCIONA’s Water Business
ACCIONA has appointed Manuel Manjón Vilda as the new CEO of its Water Division, succeeding José Díaz-Caneja.
COP28: Water rises up in the climate agenda
The climate Conference of the Parties (COP) 28 concluded after two intense weeks of negotiations.
ACCIONA presents sustainable solutions for irrigation during COP 28: desalination and reuse
ACCIONA emphasized that humanity faces the great challenge of being able to feed a growing population in a context of climate change and resource scarcity.
Loss and damage fund becomes operational on the first day of COP28
The UN Climate Change Conference ­– COP28 – started yesterday in Dubai with a milestone: an agreement to operationalise up a fund to provide financial assistance to countries most impacted by climate change.
IWMI unveils Google-backed AI tool for water reuse in MENA
A new grant from Google’s philanthropic arm will help researchers develop a tool to bolster water security and climate resilience in the Middle East and North Africa.
Coastal river deltas threatened by more than climate change
Worldwide, coastal river deltas are home to more than half a billion people, supporting fisheries, agriculture, cities, and fertile ecosystems.
COP28 Water Pavilion launches official website, a hub for global water solutions
The COP28 Water for Climate Pavilion has unveiled its official website, providing a digital platform to showcase innovative solutions and facilitate international collaboration on water-related issues.
Navigating the future of Egypt’s tourism, water, and climate nexus
Amidst the timeless allure of the pyramids, the tranquil flow of the Nile, and the vibrant tapestry of its cultural heritage, Egypt beckons us to explore not only its rich past but also the enigmatic future that lies ahead.
Egypt to establish clean water projects worth $4.7 billion
During the Water Investment Forum, held as a collaborative effort between Egypt and the European Union, Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, said the country plans to establish clean water projects worth $4.741 billion, reports Egypt Today.
“At Nalco Water, we help our customers to minimize water and maximize operational performance”
Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is a world-renowned industry leader in providing comprehensive water and process management solutions.
Arup and SIWI sign Öresund agreement
Arup and SIWI have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).
ACWA Power signs water agreements worth US$746 million
ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, has signed several agreements that are in aggregate worth US$746 million on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative (FII7) in Riyadh.
ACWA Power achieves financial closure for ten projects worth over $14 billion in 12 months
Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, has marked a monumental 12-month period, after achieving financial close for projects with a combined value of over US$14 billion, the largest in the company’s history.
Africa’s SDGs progress uneven, requires accelerated efforts to meet the 2030 deadline – report
The report assessed Africa’s progress in implementing five main SDGs, highlighting progress, the challenges, and the numerous opportunities for improving Africa’s development prospects.
Several consortia compete for solar power and water desalination projects in Egypt
More than six consortia have expressed interest in the tender issued by the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) for the establishment and operation of five solar power and water desalination plants along the North Coast of Egypt, reports Zawya.
Down the drain lies a promising climate and nature solution – UN report
Wastewater is a growing health and environmental threat, accounting for almost as much planet-warming emissions as the aviation industry.