Financing Secured: Egypt signed $170.4 million in deals with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in early 2026 to support private sector engagement and wastewater treatment expansion.
Hassan Allam Expansion: Hassan Allam Holding announced in April 2026 its acquisition of MetiPro, the EPC arm of UAE-based Metito Group, to boost technical capabilities in desalination and industrial water solutions.
International Cooperation: Egypt is collaborating with Spain on solar-powered desalination for food production (“MASAR Now” initiative) and on “Water 2.0” smart irrigation systems in governorates including Alexandria and Sohag.
International Cooperation: Egypt is collaborating with Spain on solar-powered desalination for food production (“MASAR Now” initiative) and on “Water 2.0” smart irrigation systems in governorates including Alexandria and Sohag.
Presidential Directives for Sinai: On April 19, 2026, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected new seawater desalination plants in North Sinai (El Arish), emphasizing expansion and accelerating development to support infrastructure.
Privatization of Desalination: The Ministry of Housing is offering desalination plants exceeding 10,000 m³/day to local private-sector companies for operation and maintenance, specifically on the North Coast (Matruh, El Alamein) and Sinai (Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab).
Privatization of Desalination: The Ministry of Housing is offering desalination plants exceeding 10,000 m³/day to local private-sector companies for operation and maintenance, specifically on the North Coast (Matruh, El Alamein) and Sinai (Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab).
Wastewater Upgrades: The Cabinet approved a $1.2 million European Investment Bank (EIB) grant to upgrade the Hanoville sewage treatment plant (Alexandria) and plants in Damietta.
Financing Secured: Egypt signed $170.4 million in deals with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in early 2026 to support private sector engagement and wastewater treatment expansion.
Hassan Allam Expansion: Hassan Allam Holding announced in April 2026 its acquisition of MetiPro, the EPC arm of UAE-based Metito Group, to boost technical capabilities in desalination and industrial water solutions.
International Cooperation: Egypt is collaborating with Spain on solar-powered desalination for food production (“MASAR Now” initiative) and on “Water 2.0” smart irrigation systems in governorates including Alexandria and Sohag.
International Cooperation: Egypt is collaborating with Spain on solar-powered desalination for food production (“MASAR Now” initiative) and on “Water 2.0” smart irrigation systems in governorates including Alexandria and Sohag.
Presidential Directives for Sinai: On April 19, 2026, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected new seawater desalination plants in North Sinai (El Arish), emphasizing expansion and accelerating development to support infrastructure.
Privatization of Desalination: The Ministry of Housing is offering desalination plants exceeding 10,000 m³/day to local private-sector companies for operation and maintenance, specifically on the North Coast (Matruh, El Alamein) and Sinai (Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab).
Privatization of Desalination: The Ministry of Housing is offering desalination plants exceeding 10,000 m³/day to local private-sector companies for operation and maintenance, specifically on the North Coast (Matruh, El Alamein) and Sinai (Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab).
Wastewater Upgrades: The Cabinet approved a $1.2 million European Investment Bank (EIB) grant to upgrade the Hanoville sewage treatment plant (Alexandria) and plants in Damietta.
The first specialized podcast in Egypt focusing on the water treatment industry