Egypt is set to launch on Sunday the fourth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW), the annual event that aims to spread awareness on water issues and promote innovation to face the most pressing water-related challenges.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi is due to deliver the opening speech of the event, which will run from Sunday to Thursday under the title "Water, Population and Global Changes: Challenges and Opportunities."
Hungarian President János Áder and Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly will also address the CWW's attendees, according to the event agenda.
The five-day gathering is organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources in cooperation with partners from regional and international organizations, as well as national institutions, authorities and ministries.
The irrigation ministry said a wide participation of ministers, official delegations and senior officials in the water sector will attend the occasion alongside host of scientists, representatives of international organizations and institutes and civil society organizations from different countries of the world.
An expo featuring modern irrigation technologies, smart irrigation and water reuse methods is scheduled to be held on the sideline of the event, with the participation of 34 companies.
The event also includes competitions to choose the best three-minute presentation of masters or PhD thesis, and the most innovative idea to rationalize water consumption.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
