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..
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Matrouh Governor visits Desert Research Center in Cairo to enhance joint cooperation in the field of agricultural development
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, ..
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New coorporation between Desert Research Centre and ICARDA targets innovative desert agriculture
In implementation of the directives of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation to develop the desert and newly reclaimed areas, Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, announced the innovative desert agriculture project in the cities of Toshka and the New Valley, which will be implemented in cooperation with the International Center for..
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The Role of the Desert Research Center in Promoting Innovation, Agricultural Sustainability, and Improving Soil Fertility in Egypt
Under the patronage of Mr. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and based on the directives of Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Centre, DRC participated in AgriTech 2024, which is considered one of the most prominent specialized agricultural exhibitions in Egypt and a leading event in the field of agricultural innovation..
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FAO honours outstanding research achievements of Desert Research Centre during World Food Day 2024 celebration
On the occasion of World Food Day 2024, Dr. Abdelhakim Elwaer, Assistant Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa, honoured some researchers from Desert Research Centre Dr. Amal Omar, Head of the Soil Fertility and Microbiology Department, was honoured for her..
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..
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Desert Research center and the General Petroleum Company discuss ways of cooperation to serve Bedouin communities in South Sinai
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..