Egypt opens the 2nd Arab-African Exhibition in Water and Energy
Deputy Housing Minister for Utilities Ahmed Omran Ahmed, on behalf of Housing and Utilities Minister Randa al-Menshawy, opened Monday, September 14, 2026, the second Arab-African Exhibition and Conference for Investment in Water and Energy, held in Cairo from September 14 to 16 under the theme “Sustainable Water – Renewable Energy – Promising Investment.” The event … The post Egypt opens the 2nd…
Egypt inaugurated the second Arab-African Exhibition and Conference for Investment in Water and Energy on September 14, 2026, in Cairo. The three-day event, held from September 14 to 16, focused on sustainable water management, renewable energy, and promising investment opportunities. Deputy Housing Minister for Utilities Ahmed Omran Ahmed, representing Housing and Utilities Minister Randa al-Menshawy, opened the exhibition.
The gathering brought together government agencies, private companies, and research institutions working on drinking water and wastewater services. This initiative aligns with the Housing Ministry's efforts to localize industry and forge partnerships with Egyptian and international businesses. Omran emphasized that Egypt views drinking water as a matter of national security, having strengthened the sector's legislative and institutional framework to ensure service quality, sustainability, and social equity.
Egypt's national strategy for the water and sanitation sector, along with the establishment of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Unit, aims to develop projects and attract investments, particularly in desalination, water reuse, and related industries. Nationwide, drinking water coverage reached 99% in 2026, with production capacity at 31.7 million cubic meters per day.
Wastewater coverage, both urban and rural, expanded to 70%, with 621 operating wastewater treatment plants handling a combined 19 million cubic meters per day.
Omran reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting local manufacturing, especially electromechanical equipment for water and wastewater facilities. He invited Egyptian, Arab, and African investors to explore partnerships in desalination, wastewater treatment, and water reuse. During the exhibition, Omran met with diplomats and business representatives from the Arab, African, and international communities to discuss cooperation, knowledge exchange, and potential benefits from Egypt's experience in developing water infrastructure projects.
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