Gamal El-Shaer Reflects on Water’s Role in Egypt’s Life and Civilization

Egyptian broadcaster Gamal El-Shaer highlighted water’s central place in the country’s history during his address at the opening of the ninth Cairo Water Week.

The event is being held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

El-Shaer described water as the secret of life and the foundation of peoples’ survival, stressing its importance to human existence.

Reflecting on the story of water in Egypt, he traced its significance from sustaining life to helping shape civilization.

His remarks placed the relationship between water and people at the heart of the opening address, linking Egypt’s civilizational heritage with the resource essential to its survival.