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OIC to Implement Water Projects in Somalia
10 Oct 2011 - 17:32 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) will implement a number of water projects in war-and drought-stricken Somalia at a total cost of $82 million USD.
South Sinai Completes Drinking Water Pipeline
10 Oct 2011 - 17:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Nile water reached the governorate of South Sinai, in northeastern Egypt, for the first time in its history.
Beheira Completes Five Drinking Water and Sanitation Projects
10 Oct 2011 - 17:22 by Local Press Report
CAIRO, Egypt (OOSKAnews Correspondent) — Egypt’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has completed construction of five drinking water and sanitation projects in the governorate of Beheira, 140 kilometers northwest of Cairo.
Assiut to Resume Construction of Two Sewage Treatment Stations
3 Oct 2011 - 16:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The governorate of Assiut said it would continue construction of two sewage treatment stations in the villages of Minqibad and al Awamer.
New Valley to Create Drinking Water and Sanitation Company
3 Oct 2011 - 16:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt’s New Valley governorate will create a drinking water and sanitation company independent from the Assiut Drinking Water and Sanitation Company, officials said.
World Bank-U.S. Government Working Groups Identify WASH Programs for Collaboration
3 Oct 2011 - 16:44 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The U.S.
Egypt, Ethiopia Seek Nile Dams Compromise, But Deal Seems Distant
26 Sep 2011 - 21:29 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt and Ethiopia appear to be making a major effort to settle a long-running bitter dispute over sharing the waters of the Nile River, but Ethiopia’s autocratic leader, Meles Zenawi, seems dete
Gharbiya Governorate Resumes Water and Sanitation Projects
26 Sep 2011 - 18:49 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Development announced it would make available funds needed to resume construction of drinking water and sanitation projects in the governorate of Gharbiya, i
Ismailia Completes Four Drinking Water and Sanitation Projects
19 Sep 2011 - 17:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Egyptian Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has completed construction of four drinking water and sanitation projects in the governorate of Ismailia, 120 kilometers northeast of Cairo.
Gadhafi Turns Great Man-Made River Into Weapon of War
19 Sep 2011 - 17:38 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — Moammar Gadhafi’s retreating loyalists apparently sought to turn the tide of Libya’s civil war in late August by cutting off water supplies to Tripoli, the rebel-held capital, from the Great Man-
Germany Gives Egypt $95 Million USD for Water, Sanitation Projects
19 Sep 2011 - 17:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Egyptian International Cooperation Ministry last week signed two financial and technical cooperation agreements with the German government, under which Germany will extend loans and grants to
Hot, Dry Conditions of El Niño Cycle Linked to Increase in Conflicts
12 Sep 2011 - 18:34 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ny, united states, NEW YORK CITY — The hot and dry conditions that El Niño weather phenomenon brings to tropical nations can double the risk of conflicts, with 50 of 250 conflicts between 1950 and 2004 triggered by effects of this
Tanzania, Uganda in Dispute Over Lake Victoria Waters
12 Sep 2011 - 18:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The recently signed Nile Cooperative Framework Agreement could be facing a major test, after a group of Tanzanian leaders accused Uganda of using excessive water from Lake Victoria, a source of t
Damietta Allocates $7 Million USD to Complete Water, Sanitation Projects
12 Sep 2011 - 14:30 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Damietta Drinking Water and Sanitation Company has allocated $7 million USD to complete drinking water and sanitation projects in the governorate.
Egypt to Build Desalination Station in South Sinai
12 Sep 2011 - 14:21 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The governorate of South Sinai will build a desalination station in the city of Aburdis, at a cost of $8.5 million USD, according to governorate officials.
Palestinian Minister Proposes Desal Facility in Sinai for Egypt, Gaza
29 Aug 2011 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, STOCKHOLM — Minister of the Palestinian Water Authority Dr.
KfW Approves Another $25 Million USD for Irrigation Improvement in Egypt
29 Aug 2011 - 16:15 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — German development bank KfW has approved additional funding of $25 million USD to complete an irrigation improvement project in Egypt.
Egyptians Protest Over Water Shortages
29 Aug 2011 - 16:04 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — A series of demonstrations have been held in various Egyptian governorates over the past few weeks to protest a severe lack of drinking and irrigation water.
Egypt to Help Nile Basin Countries Monitor Nile Water Quality
22 Aug 2011 - 13:51 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Egyptian Ministry of Environment has unveiled a plan aimed at helping Nile Basin countries monitor the quality of water in the Nile River.
EU Approves $28.8 Million USD for Sanitation, Environment in Egypt
22 Aug 2011 - 13:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The European Commission last week approved $28.8 million USD for Egypt to improve sanitation and the environment in Cairo.
Giza to Build $8.5 Million USD Water Treatment Plant
22 Aug 2011 - 13:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Giza will start building a new drinking water treatment plant in the city of Hawamdiya, located in the southern part of the governorate.
System Tested in Egypt Said to Cut Cost of Solar Water Pumps
15 Aug 2011 - 18:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — German researchers say they have developed technology that maximizes the productivity of solar-powered water pumps and irrigation systems, and reduces the need for expensive energy storage.
Egypt to Qualify 600 Drinking Water Plants
15 Aug 2011 - 17:56 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt’s Holding Company for Drinking Water and Sanitary Sewers will start the third phase of qualifying drinking water and sewage treatment plants, according to company officials.
Alexandria to Upgrade Two Drinking Water Plants
8 Aug 2011 - 16:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development announced it will upgrade two drinking water treatment plants in Alexandria governorate, 220 kilometers northwest of Cairo.
Nile Basin Countries to Hold Exceptional Meeting on Entebbe Treaty
1 Aug 2011 - 14:54 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Nile Basin countries will hold an exceptional meeting in October to discuss the ramifications of the Entebbe agreement signed by six member countries last year.
Nile Countries Pledge Action on Hunger in Drought-Ravaged Horn of Africa
1 Aug 2011 - 14:50 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Sustainable use of Nile water resources to expand irrigated farming will be a long-term, strategic intervention to combat hunger and malnutrition affecting 11 million people in the Horn of Africa
Sohag Starts USAID-Funded Drinking Water Projects
1 Aug 2011 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Drinking Water and Sanitation Company in Sohag governorate, located in Upper (southern) Egypt, has started carrying out drinking water projects funded by the US Agency for International Devel
Egypt to Resume Stalled Water and Sanitation Projects
1 Aug 2011 - 14:38 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Egyptian Drinking Water and Sanitation Authority will resume stalled projects in three stages, according to authority officials.
Egypt Allocates $27 Million USD for Water Projects in Southern Sudan
25 Jul 2011 - 15:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Egyptian Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources said it allocated $27 million USD for water projects in the newly created Southern Sudan state.
Egypt Appoints New Irrigation and Water Resources Minister
25 Jul 2011 - 15:15 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt last week appointed a new water resources and irrigation minister, following massive protests in Cairo’s Tahrir Square calling for a sweeping cabinet reshuffle.
Egypt Asks Sudan for Details on Planned Dam Projects
18 Jul 2011 - 13:22 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Egyptian officials have requested detailed studies on planned dam projects from their Sudanese counterparts, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Irrigation.
USAID to Build Three Desalination Plants in Central Sinai
18 Jul 2011 - 13:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The U.S.
Coca Cola, Care Egypt Complete Over 650 Water Connections in Beni Sueif
18 Jul 2011 - 12:52 by Local Press Report
CAIRO (The Daily News Egypt) — The Coca-Cola Company and CARE Egypt marked the completion of over 650 water connections in Beni Sueif.
World Bank Lends $200 Million USD for Sanitation Project in Egypt
11 Jul 2011 - 13:36 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The World Bank in late June approved a $200 million USD loan to support Egypt’s Second Integrated Sanitation and Sewerage Infrastructure Project.
Egypt Starts Second Phase of El-Gabal El-Asfar Wastewater Treatment Project
11 Jul 2011 - 13:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Egyptian government has announced that it will start the next phase of the second stage of the El-Gabal El-Asfar Wastewater Treatment Project.
Egyptian Water, Wastewater Sector to Reach $2.37 Billion USD in 2015
11 Jul 2011 - 13:15 by Local Press Report
CAIRO (Frost & Sullivan) — The water and wastewater sector in Egypt earned $1.35 billion USD in 2010 and is expected to reach $2.37 billion USD by 2015, according to a new report from business research firm Frost & Sulli
Egypt to Dig 13 Wells in the New Valley
5 Jul 2011 - 11:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt’s New Valley governorate will dig 13 new wells for drinking water, according to government officials. The cost of drilling amounts to $6 million USD.
Egypt Allocated $14 Million USD for Irrigation Projects in Sharqiya
27 Jun 2011 - 14:51 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources has allocated $14 million USD for irrigation and drainage projects in the governorate of Sharqiya, 80 kilometers northeast of Cairo.
ODI Highights Successful Water Sector Reforms in Africa
27 Jun 2011 - 14:43 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Africa is well positioned to achieve progress in rural water reforms with the right mix of “smart leadership, smart policies, smart institutions and smart friends,” says a new report by the Overs
Arab Water Council Approves Future Plans
20 Jun 2011 - 14:51 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Arab Ministerial Water Council approved future plans in the water sector following a meeting of its executive bureau in Cairo in mid-June.
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