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AfDB mobilizes USD 2.2 bn to bolster Egypt’s water security
The funding will support desalination and water treatment plants for agriculture
Climate change — and human behavior — are shrinking the world’s biggest lakes + Airlines are growing their first-class seat offerings
A study used satellite imagery to measure lake water levels for three decades
A very long shortlist underscores tons of interest in desalination projects
SFE wants to sign contracts for 3-4 plants by 3Q
We’ll know who’s bidding in the upcoming desalination tenders in the next 10 days. PLUS: Alex Metro tender winners announced in 2 weeks.
Up to four plants will be tendered in June + gov’t mulling more PPPs in water, sewage and electricity distribution
Step aside, 1.5 mn feddan project. There’s a new reclamation megaproject in town
The project aims to reclaim more than 1 mn feddans of desert land
EBRD, IFC to advise sovereign fund on desalination tenders
The government wants to add 8.8 mn cbm of desalination capacity by 2050
Metito + BII launch investment platform to tackle water insecurity in Africa
Metito and BII will split financing 60:40, with Metito contributing the larger share.
EgyptAir to increase flights to China. PLUS: Green hydrogen, oil exploration and a new startup fund
EgyptAir relaunched flights to China last week.
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