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Dr. Hossam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, participated in the EDS EuroMed 2026 Conference on Desalination, Clean Water, and Energy, which commenced today in Marrakech, Morocco. The conference brought together leading experts, researchers, industry leaders, and decision-makers from around the world to showcase the latest developments and innovations in water desalination and water resource..

Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, witnessed the signing of two joint development projects between Desert Research Center and the Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD). These projects aim to support the Arab food security system, ensure the sustainability of natural resources, and address climate change. The..

As part of the celebration of the 2026 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, which this year is themed “Rangelands Need Care and Development”, Desert Research Center – Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation – organized event to celebrate the Egyptian-African Day for Combating Desertification and Drought. The celebration reflected Egypt’s growing role in..

Dr. Hossam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, inaugurated the online professional diploma program, which qualifies participants for international accreditation, in carbon footprint calculation in the agricultural sector. He did so on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk. Dr. Shawky noted that the launch of the diploma program comes at..

Desert Research Center hosted the preparatory meeting for the African Group of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), as part of preparations for the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17). During the session, Dr. Ghada Hegazy, Vice President of Desert Research Center for Research and Studies, delivered a speech on..

In order to achieve sustainable development and provide citizens’ needs for drinking and agricultural water in desert regions, Desert Research Center(DRC) is continuing to construct reservoirs and cisterns in Al-Najila area in Matrouh, as part of an extensive plan to improve water infrastructure to support Bedouin communities. Engineer Mahmoud Al-Amir, Director of Sustainable Development Center..

In support of the state’s direction to expand wheat and barley cultivation, considered strategic crops in Egypt, and as part of providing support to farmers in desert and remote areas, and overcoming obstacles facing planting and harvesting operations, thus contributing to crop preservation, minimizing losses, and achieving the highest possible benefit for farmers, Desert Research..

As part of the state’s commitment to empower women breadwinners in border regions, maximize development activities, and improve livelihoods in desert areas, Desert Research Center implemented a training program to support women in Siwa. Training courses were organized to utilize untapped natural resources, particularly in palm frond and halfa grass weaving, in addition to providing..

On behalf of Mr. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and in the presence of Dr. Abdel Aziz Qonsouh, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Mr. Ahmed El-Wakil, President of Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, participated in the launch of “SEEDS..

Desert Research Center continued monitoring the barley harvest in villages affiliated with El-Sheikh Zuweid and Rafah stations in North Sinai. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, stated that barley is one of the most important strategic crops that the state relies on in desert regions, especially Sinai. It is the most widely cultivated crop..