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CairoScene
20-07-2025
- Politics
- CairoScene
Egypt's Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad Resigns
Minister of Local Development Dr. Manal Awad will temporarily assume the duties of the Minister of Environment. Jul 20, 2025 Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has accepted the resignation of Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Egypt's Minister of Environment, and appointed Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, to temporarily assume her duties in addition to her current role until a new minister is named. Fouad had served as environment minister since 2018, playing a key role in shaping Egypt's climate agenda, including hosting the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh in 2022.
Daily News Egypt
17-06-2025
- General
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt advances integrated waste management city in 10th of Ramadan with World Bank support
Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, and Minister of Local Development, Manal Awad, convened a joint meeting to review the progress of Egypt's first fully integrated waste management city, currently under construction in 10th of Ramadan City. The project is a key component of the World Bank-financed 'Cairo Greater Air Pollution and Climate Change Management Project.' The meeting, held at the Ministry of Environment headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, brought together senior officials from relevant ministries, World Bank representatives, and technical teams from the Ministries of Housing and Urban Communities. Fouad described the project as a 'model city' designed to handle all types of solid waste generated in the East Nile region, including Cairo, Qalyubeya, and surrounding new urban communities. She noted that the site is expected to serve as a strategic environmental facility for the next 30 years and is being developed in accordance with international best practices and governance standards. She added that over 65% of the project has been completed to date, with infrastructure construction—carried out by a private-sector contractor—reaching 80%. Once complete, the facility will be managed by the private sector. Minister Awad underscored the project's national and regional significance, calling it 'the first of its kind in Egypt and the Middle East.' She commended the World Bank for its financial and technical support and emphasised the importance of maintaining construction timelines while ensuring strong private sector participation in waste treatment and landfill operations. Spanning 1,228 feddans, the site will include specialised zones for various types of waste: 212 feddans designated for municipal waste from Cairo, 106 feddans for Qalyubeya, and additional areas for medical, industrial, and construction waste. Supporting infrastructure includes internal roads, perimeter fencing, and utilities such as water, electricity, and telecommunications networks. The project forms part of Egypt's broader strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance air quality across the Greater Cairo Region, and advance the objectives of the country's 'Egypt Vision 2030' sustainable development agenda.
Egypt Independent
15-06-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
PM affirms gov't readiness to expand industrial output
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed the government's full readiness to support the expansion of industrial activities and boost factory production, emphasizing that such projects create thousands of job opportunities, generate added economic value, and significantly contribute to exports. The remarks were made during the closing of his visit to Beheira on Saturday 14/6/2025, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Local Development Manal Awad, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk, and Beheira Governor Jacqueline Azar. Madbouly visited several key private sector projects during the tour, including a major export-focused farm and a food manufacturing facility that supplies both local and export markets. 'All the projects I witnessed today are operating at world-class standards,' he noted. The premier began with a visit to the village of Zawyet Saqr in Abu Al Matamir Center, where he followed up on the implementation of the 'Decent Life' presidential initiative. He inspected the services provided, including medical convoys, a one-day market, and community centers. He directed the governor to ensure that all completed projects are operated at maximum efficiency. Later, Madbouly visited Wadi El Natrun Hospital, where the Health Minister outlined expansion plans aiming to transform it into a regional healthcare hub. Addressing the regional geopolitical developments, Madbouly described the Israeli-Iranian conflict as a 'highly dangerous escalation' that could destabilize the entire region. 'Nobody knows how far this conflict might go,' he warned. 'While it is a bilateral confrontation, it could quickly spiral into a wider regional, and even global crisis.' He noted Egypt's firm stance in condemning the recent aggression and emphasized that the government is preparing for all potential scenarios. Madbouly confirmed that he had been in direct contact with the Governor of the Central Bank and the ministers of petroleum and mineral resources, electricity, and finance to monitor the situation, particularly its impact on the energy sector. Reiterating a previous commitment, Madbouly said, 'We will not resort to load-shedding,' adding that immediate precautionary steps had been taken due to disruptions in natural gas imports essential for power generation. He stressed the government's strategy to avoid electricity outages, especially during the summer. Egypt has accelerated its plan to bring in floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) to ensure energy supply. 'Last summer, we had one FSRU. This year, we will have three with triple the capacity,' Madbouly explained. Two of these units are currently being prepared in Ain Sokhna and Alexandria, and will be fully operational by late June and early July, respectively. Combined, the three FSRUs will provide up to 2.25 billion cubic feet of gas per day, significantly boosting supply reliability. Additionally, fuel oil (mazut) reserves have been doubled compared to the same period last year, ensuring a secure energy backup for power plants. Madbouly urged the public to share in the responsibility of energy conservation: 'We are all in the same boat. The government is doing its part, and we call on citizens to be mindful of electricity consumption to help us avoid blackouts.' On the geopolitical front, the premier warned that the current conflict is likely to persist for some time, adding that Egypt has decided to postpone the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum to the last quarter of the year. 'Given the instability, we found it appropriate to delay this major global event until conditions allow for the international momentum it deserves.' He expressed hope for de-escalation, warning that any further deterioration could lead to a full-scale regional war with 'devastating consequences' for all involved.
Daily News Egypt
14-06-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Prime Minister inspects Maghrabi Agriculture in Beheira
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly toured the facilities of Maghrabi Agriculture Company (MAFA) in Beheira, accompanied by Minister of Local Development Manal Awad, Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk, and Beheira Governor Jacqueline Azar. The Saturday visit reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting agricultural projects within the framework of Egypt's 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy. During the tour, the Prime Minister inspected key facilities at MAFA, including IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) plants, cold storage units, quality control laboratories, pest management labs, and several farming stations. MAFA is a leading exporter of agricultural products, supplying 70 international markets across the European Union, East Asia, and the Americas. The company exports approximately 153,000 tonnes annually of citrus, grapes, strawberries, lettuce, and dates, making it a vital contributor to Egypt's foreign currency reserves. Sherif El Maghrabi, Chairperson of MAFA, explained that the company's IQF1 facility produces 65 tonnes per day and employs over 150 workers. A second facility under construction is expected to increase daily production capacity by 80 tonnes and create more than 200 new jobs. The company's cold storage complex, currently in its first operational phase, includes rapid cooling rooms and a storage capacity for 4,000 pallets. One of the highlights of the visit was the biological pest control laboratory. Ashraf El-Arnaouti of Cairo University presented the lab's efforts to breed beneficial insects that target harmful pests. A key innovation includes a mobile application that detects red palm weevil infestations in real time, enabling targeted interventions that preserve crop quality. El Maghrabi noted that such biological control technologies, which previously cost Egypt €17m in annual imports, are now being developed locally, significantly reducing costs while relying on Egyptian expertise. The Prime Minister also visited the grape packaging station to observe the full value chain in action. El Maghrabi detailed the company's use of advanced desalination technology for irrigation and its expansion across 9,126 feddans in Nubariya, El Bustan, Tamboul, and Minya. Crops include citrus fruits, grapes, lettuce, dates, vegetables, herbs, and nursery plants. MAFA employs 1,600 permanent staff—including engineers, accountants, and export specialists—and 6,000 seasonal workers, 7% of whom are people with disabilities. The company is heavily invested in research and development, utilising soil moisture sensors, precision spraying technology to reduce pesticide use, and introducing new citrus varieties through international partnerships. Its production strategies cater to both local consumption and export markets. Prime Minister Madbouly praised MAFA's efforts, stressing that agriculture remains a cornerstone of Egypt's structural reform programme and a critical driver of export growth. He reaffirmed the state's support for expanding cultivated land and adopting advanced technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and economic returns. Following the visit, the Prime Minister also inspected a mobile service convoy in Zawyet Saqr village in Abu El Matamir Centre, part of the 'Decent Life' presidential initiative. Governor Jacqueline Azar presented an overview of Beheira Governorate, which comprises 15 centres, 17 cities, and is home to 7 million people. Beheira leads Egypt in fruit and vegetable production and citrus exports. She noted that agriculture is the main source of income for Abu El Matamir's 830,000 residents. The 'Decent Life' initiative in Beheira covers six centres, with 3,916 development projects across 42 villages and 236 hamlets. Of these, 2,759 projects have been completed, 90% of which are now operational. In Abu El Matamir alone, 516 projects have been finalised, with 321 already in service. In Zawyet Saqr, 38 of the 39 planned projects have been completed and are fully operational. These include family development services, canal lining, a fire station, internal roadworks, an agricultural complex, a youth centre, and a comprehensive service hub. The Prime Minister also visited a one-day food market offering affordable goods, organised by the Beheira Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade. He concluded his tour by inspecting mobile medical units providing services to local residents. The post Prime Minister inspects Maghrabi Agriculture in Beheira appeared first on Dailynewsegypt.
Egypt Today
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
PM arrives in Beheira to follow up on progress of service, development projects
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly - file DAMANHOR, Egypt - 14 June 2025: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has stressed that his visit to Beheira governorate is part of a series of visits across the country to follow up and inspect development and service projects aiming to improve the quality of life for citizens in rural areas. The premier's remarks came following his arrival in Beheira governorate, where he is inspecting the progress of a number of service and development projects across various sectors. He is accompanied by Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, and Jacklin Azar, Governor of Beheira. Madbouly explained that the visit includes inspecting and following up on the implementation of several projects under the presidential "Decent Life" initiative, as well as important projects in the sectors of agriculture, industry, and healthcare. The premier reaffirmed that the government will continue to exert its utmost efforts to bring about a qualitative shift to have better life for citizens nationwide under the directives of the political leadership in this regard.
