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Dr. Hossam Shawki, President of the Desert Research Center, received Dr. Zihua Jiang, Professor at Washington State University, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation in the fields of animal breeding and molecular genetics. The meeting was held within the framework of scientific exchange between Egypt and the United States through the Fulbright Program.The visit included..

Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Desert Research Center and the Arab Contractors Company to rehabilitate the North Sinai Research Station in the Sheikh Zuweid area, as part of the state’s efforts to support sustainable..

Desert Research Center continues its field visits in South Sinai to meet with farmers and provide technical and advisory support as part of its efforts to promote sustainable agricultural development, following the directives of Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Mr. Alaa Farouk to expand micro and small-scale projects Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of DRC,..

Desert Research Center announced the successful drilling of two groundwater wells in the Farafra area, New Valley Governorate, at depths ranging from 720 to 750 meters, following the directives of Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Mr. Alaa Farouk. The project is part of DRC’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable agricultural development in Egypt’s desert..

The Desert Research Center and the General Petroleum Company have signed a cooperation protocol to establish a smart development community in the Al-Baghah area of Ras Sudr, South Sinai. The initiative, held under the patronage of the Ministers of Agriculture and Petroleum, aims to support Egypt’s Vision 2030 and strengthen partnerships for sustainable development The..

Desert Research Center continues to enhance agricultural development in North Sinai and integrate local residents into sustainable development programs through a scientific seminar titled “Field Crops and Their Importance Under North Sinai Conditions”, held under the patronage of Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Mr. Alaa Farouk and Governor of North Sinai Major General Khaled..

Desert Research Center has intensified its efforts to survey and classify the lands of Toshka, following directives from Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Mr. Alaa Farouk and in cooperation with the “Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development” authority. The initiative aims to maximize the use of Toshka spillway waters for agricultural expansion in areas..

Desert Research Center (DRC) participated in Cairo Water Week 2025, celebrating its 75th anniversary by showcasing its key achievements in developing and managing water resources in desert regions, and its role in addressing climate change and water scarcity challenges DRC held a special session highlighting its work in groundwater development, rainwater harvesting, water desalination, and..

Desert Research Center (DRC) has successfully operated one of the latest multi-dimensional geophysical exploration devices (Syscal Pro) along with an advanced soil study cable developed by the French company IRIS. This step aims to boost DRC’s capabilities in identifying water resources and assessing the suitability of desert lands for development As part of its technological..

Desert Research Center concluded the 7th edition of the Summer School in Matrouh, held under the theme “Towards Sustainable Non-Traditional Water Resources”, following directives from Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk and under the patronage of Matrouh Governor Major General Khaled Shuaib For the first time, the program welcomed African students alongside Egyptian..