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The Sustainable Development Center for New Valley Resources, affiliated with the Desert Research Center, hosted a delegation from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA) Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, stated that this visit aims to enhance scientific cooperation with..

As part of the official visit of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Desert Research Center hosted the delegation on a field tour of North and South Sinai governorates. The tour aimed to showcase Egypt’s pioneering experiments in desert agriculture and sustainable development. The delegation was..

In line with the directives of Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk to enhance cooperation with Uzbekistan by sharing Egypt’s successful agricultural experiences, Dr. Hossam Shawky, Head of the Desert Research Center (DRC), received Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Cairo, Mansurbek Kilichev, and his accompanying delegation The visit follows an invitation extended by the Minister during a recent..

Dr. Hossam Shawky inaugurated the first workshop titled “Impact of Climate Change on Egyptian Deserts,” held over three days as part of the project evaluating climate change effects on Egypt’s deserts. The event is held under the patronage of Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk and funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Dr. Shawky explained..

In implementation of the directive of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation to enhance cooperation with executive bodies in the border governorates to support agricultural development projects, Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, meets Major General Khaled Shoeib, Governor of Matrouh, at DRC in Cairo, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Ezzat,..

Under the auspices of the Prime Minister, Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, inaugurated the Egypt International Dates Forum on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Mr. Alaa Farouk, which is organized by the International Exhibitions and Conferences Team at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in the Fifth Settlement, Cairo, ..

Under instructions of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, to enhance the exchange of technical expertise and develop innovative solutions to meet the challenges of sustainable development, Dr Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, received Mr. Iñaki Zurutuza, Manager Desalination & Water Reuse EMEA, HACH, to discuss cooperation and exchange knowledge..

A delegation from the General Petroleum Company – Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Department visits Desert Research Center to discuss ways of cooperation to implement development activities aimed at serving Bedouin communities in the Ras Sudr area in South Sinai Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, said that this cooperation with the General..

Desert Research Center received a delegation from the Climate Resilient Africa Fund (CRAF), to discuss ways of joint cooperation through implementing agricultural projects that are compatible with climate change to achieve food security Dr Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center said that one of the most prominent projects of common interest is the cultivation..

As part of the assignments of Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, to develop Sinai, Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, conducted an extensive inspection tour of South Sinai Governorate, which included Ras Sedr Research Station and Eltour City During the visit, Shawky inspected the development work underway at Ras Sedr..