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Egypt to host 9th Cairo Water Week in October under presidential patronage
via Egypt Today2 min read
The Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is preparing to launch the 9th Cairo Water Week from October 25 to 29, under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The event's theme is "Water as a Catalyst for Peace, Shared Prosperity, and a Sustainable Planet." High-level officials, international experts, and representatives from global organizations will attend to develop strategies for water scarcity and climate change, and to strengthen water diplomacy. Discussions will cover managing shared water resources, securing food systems through desalination and wastewater treatment, integrating AI for water management, and strengthening governance and financing for water projects. The 7th Arab Water Conference will run concurrently, focusing on Arab partnerships for sustainable development and managing flood and drought risks. An exhibition will showcase water and sanitation technologies. Cairo Water Week aims to provide recommendations for national and regional water policies and encourage investment in water infrastructure.
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