Egypt Launches First Edition of Irrigation and Drainage Code

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilam, has announced the launch of the first edition of the Egyptian Code for Irrigation and Drainage Works.

Sweilam made the announcement during events marking National Water Research Center Day, bringing the new code into focus at a gathering dedicated to water research.

The center’s day was held as part of the ninth Cairo Water Week, which provided the setting for the launch.

The announcement identified the publication as the code’s first edition. No further details were provided in the summary on its provisions or implementation timetable.