Cairo Water Week

Egypt prepares for ninth edition of Cairo Water Week

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 - 10:50 GMT

A total of 133 official invitations have been sent to representatives of countries worldwide. So far, the organizing committee has received responses from 13 countries, while coordination with governments and international organizations continues.

Cairo Water Week kicks off under patronage of President Sisi

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 - 09:36 GMT

This year’s edition is held under the theme " "Innovative Solutions for Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability,” to tackle regional and global water security challenges.

President Sisi: Egypt will not stand idly by in the face of Ethiopia's irresponsible approach to protect its interests and water security

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 - 09:22 GMT

President Sisi stated that just days after the Ethiopian dam was inaugurated, concrete evidence emerged supporting Egypt's call for a legally binding agreement between the involved parties to govern the dam's operation.

Egypt to host 8th edition of Cairo Water Week in October 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 - 12:09 GMT

Leading Global Event Focuses on Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability

Egypt announces preparations for 8th edition of Cairo Water Week

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 - 12:35 GMT

Walid Haqiqi, head of the Planning Sector and CEO of Cairo Water Week, revealed that 111 sessions have been registered so far, with over 20 regional and international organizations participating. He shared the updates on Sunday during a meeting with Minister Hani Sewilam.

Egyptian president inaugurates 7th edition of Cairo Water Week

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 10:46 GMT

President Sisi called on the international community to increase its support to African states in the field of water management by providing the necessary funding and technology.

CWW 2023 seeks to put water at heart of climate action in preparation for COP28: Egypt

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 04:48 GMT

The sixth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW), scheduled to be held by the end of October, will continue the efforts to put water at the heart of climate action, Egyptian Minister of Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Thursday.

6th Cairo Water Week to focus on climate action, present discussions for review at COP28

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 - 09:29 GMT

The sixth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW) will be held from 29 October to 2 November with a focus on climate action, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources on Monday.

FM Shoukry says gov't keen on facilitating UK investments in various economic sectors

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 - 09:45 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday said the Egyptian government is keen on facilitating British investments in various sectors of the Egyptian economy.

Proceedings of 3rd day of Cairo Water Week kick off

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 - 12:43 GMT

The event, which will wrap up on Wednesday, aims to spread awareness on water issues and promote innovation to face the most pressing water-related challenges.

Egypt to present ‘Water Adaptation and Resilience’ initiative at COP27: Sisi at CWW

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 09:11 GMT

Sisi made the remarks in a speech at the opening of the fifth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW 2022) on Sunday in the presence of dozens of ministerial and official delegations and 66 international organizations from around 70 countries.

Egypt reaffirms commitment to exerting utmost efforts to settle GERD issue: President Sisi

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 09:01 GMT

Sisi made the remarks in a speech at the opening of the fifth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW 2022) on Sunday in the presence of dozens of ministerial and official delegations and 66 international organizations from around 70 countries.

Cairo Water Week 2022 to discuss climate challenges ahead of COP27: Ministry

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 11:02 GMT

The fifth Cairo Water Week 2022, slated for 16-19 October, will discuss the climate challenges and their impacts on the water sector in preparation for the water activities during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27).

Egypt's Irrigation minister attends World Water Week in Stockholm

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 01:49 GMT

Egypt's Ambassador in Sweden Ahmed Adel welcomed the minister upon his arrival.

EU one of most important development partners of Egypt: Irrigation Min.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 - 01:18 GMT

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Aati on Tuesday said that the European Union (EU) is one of the most important development partners of Egypt.

Egypt's water scarcity 'early example' of future worldwide struggles necessitating int'l coordination: Sisi

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 - 08:12 GMT

Egypt is an early example of what the situation may look like in many other countries in the near future if effective cross-border coordination and cooperation lagged behind the ongoing challenges of water scarcity, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said in a speech opening Cairo Water Week Sunday.

EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement participates in Cairo Water Week 2021

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 - 01:53 GMT

Visiting Egypt for the first time on October 24-25, Várhelyi will hold a number of bilateral discussions with Egyptian and regional representatives.

4th Edition of Cairo Water Week to convene on October 24-28

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 - 04:07 GMT

“The Cairo Water Week aims to reach sustainable solutions for managing water resources, and to face population increase,” the Water Minister said.

Irrigation min. asserts importance of abiding by preventive measures against coronavirus during CWW

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 01:26 GMT

This came on Thursday during the final preparations for the activities of Cairo Water Week due on October 18-24 and which is held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

FAO may participate in 2nd edition of Cairo Water Week

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 - 03:04 GMT

The Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources is negotiating with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the latter to take part in Cairo Water Week.

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