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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt pens $20bln deal to launch Jirian City in Sheikh Zayed
Arab Finance: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a partnership and development agreement to launch the environmentally friendly city in Sheikh Zayed, Jirian City, with total cost and investment returns estimated at approximately EGP 1.5 trillion, the Egyptian cabinet announced on June 1st. Inked at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, the agreement forms a strategic alliance between Future of Egypt and prominent real estate developers Palm Hills, Mountain View, and Nations of Sky. Covering an area of around 6.8 million square meters, the city includes more than 20,000 residential units, along with about one million square meters designated for administrative, commercial, and service activities. Facilities at the new city include shopping malls, international hotels, universities, a hospital, a media city, and world-class sports clubs. Significantly, water bodies will constitute approximately 20% of the city's layout, complemented by green spaces covering around 30%, ensuring environmental sustainability and a distinctive living environment. Jirian will also leverage three irrigation sources, including a branch of the Nile River extending from Rasheed and passing centrally through the city. Prime Minister Madbouly emphasized the significance of Jirian City, describing it as a qualitative leap in the future of smart, environmentally friendly cities and highlighting its role in advancing sustainable urban development. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Asharq Al-Awsat
3 days ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Egypt Plans Desert City Supplied with Diverted Nile Water
Egypt unveiled plans on Sunday to build a desert city that will see about 7% of Egypt's annual Nile River quota rerouted from fertile delta land to pass by upscale glass-fronted housing units and eventually a large agricultural project. Egypt, facing mounting water shortages, power constraints, and a deepening economic crisis, wants the development to help increase the value of state assets and boost land prices through "non-traditional, innovative ideas," Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said in a statement announcing the project. About 10 million cubic metres of Nile water will flow daily to the 6.8 million sq metre (2.63 sq mile) Jirian city, 42 km (26 miles) west of downtown Cairo, helping irrigate a 2.28 million acre New Delta agricultural project, developers said. Three private developers signed the official agreement, with the state represented by Mostakbal Misr for Sustainable Development, a military-affiliated agency. The project will include residential units, commercial zones, a yacht marina and a free economic zone.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Egypt plans desert city supplied with diverted Nile water
CAIRO, June 1 (Reuters) - Egypt unveiled plans on Sunday to build a desert city that will see about 7% of Egypt's annual Nile River quota rerouted from fertile delta land to pass by upscale glass-fronted housing units and eventually a large agricultural project. Egypt, facing mounting water shortages, power constraints, and a deepening economic crisis, wants the development to help increase the value of state assets and boost land prices through "non-traditional, innovative ideas," Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said in a statement announcing the project. About 10 million cubic metres of Nile water will flow daily to the 6.8 million sq metre (2.63 sq mile) Jirian city, 42 km (26 miles) west of downtown Cairo, helping irrigate a 2.28 million acre New Delta agricultural project, developers said. Three private developers signed the official agreement, with the state represented by Mostakbal Misr for Sustainable Development, a military-affiliated agency. The project will include residential units, commercial zones, a yacht marina and a free economic zone.
Zawya
25-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Korra for Energy and Investment Projects hosts workshop in collaboration with Mitsubishi MHI Engine System Middle East
'The Nile is Life': Korra and Mitsubishi 'MHI Engine System Middle East' Launch Environmental Initiative to Protect the Nile River Alexandria – Korra for Energy and Investment Projects, in collaboration with Mitsubishi 'MHI Engine system Middle East' – a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group (MHI) – and Petromarine Egypt, held a comprehensive workshop in Alexandria to unveil the latest Mitsubishi marine engines. The event reinforced the strategic partnership between Korra and Mitsubishi, aiming to introduce innovative and sustainable marine solutions tailored to the Egyptian market. This workshop follows the signing of an exclusive agreement appointing Korra as the official distributor of Mitsubishi marine engines in Egypt, marking a new chapter in the two companies' long-standing collaboration spanning over 25 years in the energy sector. The event welcomed a distinguished lineup of industry leaders and energy experts, including Eng. Mohamed El Mohandes, Chairman of the Engineering Industries Chamber, Federation of Egyptian Industries, Dr. Mohamed Moharram, Vice Chairman of the Alexandria Businessmen Association, member of the Supreme Council of Universities, and Chairman of Moharram Group, Dr. Suzy El Rady, Advisor to the Federation of Egyptian Industries, President of the Entrepreneurship Association, and Head of Economy & Investment Sector at the Arab League's Economic Unity Council, Eng. Mohamed Mokhtar, Chairman of BP Arab Control Systems, Eng. Hussein Khalil, Chairman of Continental for Marine Supplies, Mr. Martin Van, representative of the Egyptian Dutch Dredging Company, and from Mitsubishi: Mr. Tatsuya Okubo - Marine Sales Manager of MHI Engine System Middle East, Mr. Kazumi Ikeda - Managing Director of MHI Engine System Middle East, Ms. Erika Yuan - Project Manager from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger Japan, Mr. Karim Khalil - General Manager of MHI Engine System Middle East, and from Korra: Eng. Mohamed Medhat, Managing Director of Sustainable Green Energy and Energy Systems Business Unit, Eng. Ahmed Fares, Power Generation Division Manager, along with members of the technical and commercial teams, and from Petromarine Egypt: Eng. Mohamed El Helawany, Member of the Shipbuilding Division in Alexandria, Secretary General of the Association of Marine Engineers and Shipbuilders, and Chairman of Petromarine Egypt, accompanied by key team members. Mitsubishi's marine engines range from 106 kW to 3,850 kW, designed to power a wide array of marine applications including main propulsion, auxiliary generators, diesel-electric systems, and emergency units. Eng. Ahmed Fares, Power Generation Division Manager at Korra, remarked: 'We believe that introducing advanced Mitsubishi marine engines will significantly enhance the efficiency and performance of Egypt's maritime sector. Our partnership with Mitsubishi enables us to deliver high-quality, reliable marine engines in perfect alignment with our strategy to promote sustainable development in Egypt.' Mr. Kazumi Ikeda, Managing Director of MHI Engine System Middle East, commented: 'We do not doubt that Korra will make a powerful entry into the marine engine market. Egypt's strategic maritime location presents vast opportunities, and at Mitsubishi, we are committed to being part of this success. Korra and Mitsubishi share core values, and we will continue to provide our utmost support to our partners at Korra.' Eng. Mohamed El Helawany, Member of Alexandria's Shipbuilding Division and Chairman of Petromarine Egypt said: 'We are proud to collaborate with Korra and MHI Engine system Middle East in this technical event, which paves the way for advancing Egypt's maritime sector and fostering the exchange of cutting-edge marine technology.' Eng. Mohamed El Mohandes, Chairman of the Engineering Industries Chamber, Federation of Egyptian Industries, added: 'This workshop gave us valuable insights into the latest marine engine technologies. We look forward to supporting this remarkable partnership in the Egyptian market.' For a Greener Future: 'The Nile is Life' As part of its environmental commitment, Korra, in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group companies, launched a community-focused initiative under the theme 'The Nile is Life' on Qorsaya Island, featuring impactful eco-activities. More than 30 employees from Korra, along with senior leaders from both sides, participated in this event, organized in collaboration with VeryNile, to raise environmental awareness and contribute to the preservation of the Nile River. Eng. Mohamed Medhat, Managing Director of Sustainable Green Energy and Energy Systems Business Unit at Korra, stated: 'We believe that sustainability is not just a goal, but a way of doing business. 'The Nile is Life' initiative reflects our dedication to creating a real and positive impact on our local environment.' The activities included: A Nile cleanup campaign sponsored by Korra and Mitsubishi, which resulted in the collection of approximately 4 tons of plastic waste, A recycling workshop that demonstrated waste reduction techniques and how to repurpose plastic into usable products, an eco-awareness tour to introduce participants to the island's unique biodiversity and natural species This initiative underscored Korra and Mitsubishi's shared commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable development through hands-on programs that preserve Egypt's most vital natural resource—the Nile River. It is worth noting that VeryNile has collected over 186,537 kg of plastic waste between June and December 2023 and works closely with local fishermen using traditional boats to clean the river.
Medscape
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Medscape
South Sudan Clashes Block Aid to 60,000 Malnourished Kids
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Fighting along the Nile River in South Sudan has prevented humanitarian aid from reaching more than 60,000 malnourished children in the northeast of the country for almost a month, two United Nations agencies said on Thursday. The U.N.'s World Food Programme (WFP) and agency for children (UNICEF) said they expect nutrition supplies for Upper Nile State, which has some of the highest rates of malnutrition in the country, to run out by the end of May. "Children are already the first to suffer during emergencies. If we can't get nutrition supplies through, we are likely to see escalating malnutrition in areas already at breaking point," Mary-Ellen McGroarty, WFP's representative in South Sudan, said in a joint WFP-UNICEF statement. The Nile is a crucial transport artery in South Sudan because the impoverished country has few paved roads and a lot of challenging terrain, particularly during the rainy season when many roads become impassable. The agencies did not say which fighting had disrupted the route of their aid barges, but government forces have been fighting an ethnic Nuer militia known as the White Army in areas near the Nile since March. The battles led to the arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar and a spiralling political crisis, which the United Nations has warned could reignite the brutal civil war that ended in 2018. In mid-April, barges carrying 1,000 metric tonnes of food and nutrition supplies bound for Upper Nile State were forced to return due to insecurity, WFP and UNICEF said. The agencies decided against pre-positioning supplies in health centres and warehouses in insecure areas because they could have become targets for looting, they said. "We have reluctantly taken the unprecedented step of holding back supplies for fear that they will not reach the children that so desperately need them, due to the ongoing fighting, looting and disruption of the river route," said Obia Achieng, UNICEF's representative. (Reporting by Hereward Holland; editing by Mark Heinrich)
