{"id":7090,"date":"2026-10-29T10:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T08:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/?post_type=news&#038;p=7090"},"modified":"2026-10-29T10:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T08:58:09","slug":"nwrc-strengthens-international-cooperation-through-mou-with-uzbekistans-irrigation-research-institute","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/ar\/news\/nwrc-strengthens-international-cooperation-through-mou-with-uzbekistans-irrigation-research-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"NWRC Strengthens International Cooperation Through MoU with Uzbekistan\u2019s Irrigation Research Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the sidelines of the 9th Cairo Water Week 2026 (October 25\u201329), Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamady, President of the National Water Research Center (NWRC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Research Institute of Irrigation and Water Problems under Uzbekistan\u2019s Ministry of Water Resources.<br><br>The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam, Egypt\u2019s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, and H.E. Mr. Shavkat Khamraev, Uzbekistan\u2019s Minister of Water Resources.<br><br>The MoU aims to strengthen scientific and technical cooperation, promote applied research, and develop innovative solutions to water management challenges amid increasing water scarcity and climate change.<br><br>Key areas of cooperation include:<br><br>&#8211; Improving irrigation efficiency and reducing water losses.<br>&#8211; Advancing modern and smart irrigation technologies.<br>&#8211; Applying digital technologies and artificial intelligence to water resources management.<br>&#8211; Promoting agricultural drainage water reuse.<br>&#8211; Enhancing irrigation and drainage systems through remote sensing and GIS technologies.<br><br>The agreement also supports joint research projects, pilot studies, scientific exchanges, technical visits, knowledge sharing, and access to research facilities, fostering practical innovation and capacity building.<br><br>This partnership reflects NWRC\u2019s commitment to expanding international research collaboration, enhancing water-use efficiency, and advancing water security and sustainable development.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"7092\" src=\"https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946259-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946259-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946259-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946259-767x511.jpg 767w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946259-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946259-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946259-599x399.jpg 599w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946259.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"7093\" src=\"https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983945985-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983945985-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983945985-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983945985-767x511.jpg 767w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983945985-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983945985-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983945985-599x399.jpg 599w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983945985.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"7094\" src=\"https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946063-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946063-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946063-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946063-767x511.jpg 767w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946063-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946063-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946063-599x399.jpg 599w, https:\/\/nwrc.gov.eg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792983946063.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the sidelines of the 9th Cairo Water Week 2026 (October 25\u201329), Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamady, President of the National Water Research Center (NWRC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Research Institute of Irrigation and Water Problems under Uzbekistan\u2019s Ministry of Water Resources. 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