On the sidelines of the 9th Cairo Water Week 2026, the National Water Research Center (NWRC) signed a Concept Note for Scientific and Technical Cooperation with Deltares, the Netherlands, as part of its efforts to strengthen international research partnerships.
The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamady, President of NWRC, and Ms. Bianca Peters, Director of Partnerships and Strategic Relations at Deltares.
The cooperation focuses on applied water research, hydraulic modeling, digital solutions, data exchange, and the development of digital twins and decision-support tools. It also promotes joint research projects, capacity building, and knowledge exchange to enhance water security, climate resilience, and sustainable water resources management.
The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Ayman El-Saadi and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hashad, NWRC Vice Presidents, along with directors of several NWRC research institutes, representatives of the President’s Technical Office, and senior Deltares officials, including Dr. Mohamed Youssef, Regional Director for Egypt and Türkiye.
This partnership represents another important step toward advancing scientific innovation, strengthening international cooperation, and developing sustainable solutions to water challenges in Egypt and the region.
