Goal 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
Collaborations with local authorities
A Scientific Protocol between the Alexandria Drinking Water Company and the AASTMT
Engineer Ahmed Jaber, Chairman and Managing Director of the Alexandria Drinking Water Company, signed a protocol for joint cooperation with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, represented by Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdel Bari, Vice President of the Academy, and Prof. Dr. Akram Suleiman, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Academy, in the presence of Dr. Maisa Salah El-Din Director General of Research and Development.The protocol aims to find the appropriate framework through which the joint cooperation between the company and the academy in the field of training, technical consultations and joint scientific research takes place. Eng. Ahmed Jaber pointed out the importance of qualifying the young leadership cadres scientifically and administratively to advance the company and improve the level of service. Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdel Bari, Vice President of the Academy, also mentioned the company’s effective role in adopting everything new in the field of scientific research and service of the water system. He also expressed his great admiration for the establishment of modern departments such as the Department for the Study of Climate and Environmental Changes of the General Administration for Research and Development, and that was in The presence of Mr. Rayan, the technical advisor to the company, and the directors of departments
34th Annual Water Treatment Technology Conference, Abu Qir Fertilizers Company
Abu Qir Fertilizers Company organized a three-day conference on water treatment technology at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Stefano, Alexandria. The event, attended by local and foreign industrial companies, as well as water specialists from Egyptian universities like the AASTMT, Alexandria University, and the Egyptian Japanese University, focused on discussing water problems in Egypt and exploring treatment solutions. The conference facilitated collaboration among experts and engineers to address challenges related to rationalizing water use across various industries, including petrochemicals, petroleum refining, fertilizer production, and natural gas. Numerous Egyptian companies from diverse sectors were invited to participate, contributing to the comprehensive discussion on water treatment technologies.
34th Annual Water Treatment Technology Conference, Abu Qir Fertilizers Company
Cooperation Protocol between AASTMT and Drinking Water and Sanitation Company - in Marsa Matrouh Governorate
A delegation led by Dr. Eng. Khaled Ibrahim Gabr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Company in Marsa Matrouh Governorate, visited the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport at the invitation of its President, Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Farag Ismail. The purpose of the visit was to sign a cooperation protocol between the two parties, facilitating the provision of training, advisory, and postgraduate services. Following the protocol signing, the delegation toured the Arab Academy's El Alamein branch to acquaint themselves with its capabilities in laboratories and classrooms.
Protocol Signing Between the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport and The Drinking Water and Sanitation Company in Aswan
The AASTMT College of Engineering and Technology in the South Valley Branch (Aswan), organized the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Council for Industry. This event, held on October 6, 2021, included key stakeholders such as the President of the Syndicate of Engineers in Aswan, directors of companies, and sector leaders from various bodies in Upper Egypt. The Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Fahmy Shehadeh, highlighted the capabilities of the College, and department heads outlined expertise within each department. The council facilitated discussions, providing opportunities for industry support, consultations, and mutual training with South Valley industrialists. Some companies offered over 100 training opportunities in the region. Additionally, a cooperation protocol was signed between the Arab Academy and a water company in Aswan, focusing on drinking and sanitation.
Abu Qir Company for Fertilizers and Chemical Industries announced the provision of grants to support scientific research with AAST in the field of energy water health
Abu Qir Company for Fertilizers and Chemical Industries has announced the allocation of grants to support scientific research in Egyptian universities. The grants will focus on various critical areas such as energy, water, health, agriculture and food, environment and natural resource protection, information and communication technology, and strategic industries. The company emphasized that funding these research projects aligns with its vision and commitment to supporting society, the environment, and fostering scientific research in Egypt. The funding provided by the company for these projects will be comprehensive, demonstrating its dedication to establishing collaborative channels for researching effective solutions to existing problems.
The Fourth Edition of the Arab Week for Sustainable Development
H.E Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail Farag – President of the AASTMT participated in the activities of the Fourth Edition of the Arab Week for Sustainable Development that was organized by the League of Arab States, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development in Egypt, the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank, during the period from 13 - 15 February 2022, under the theme "Together for Sustainable Recovery", as to probe ways of alleviating repercussions and negative impacts of coronavirus to help achieve sustainable development goals in Arab countries.
The Fourth Edition of the Arab Week for Sustainable Development
Participating of a number of responsibility centers and students in Port said governorate to raise awareness of the sustainable development goals in presence of cooperation parties of common interest
The AASTMT is committed to fulfilling its social responsibility by engaging with the community and creating a positive impact. Various responsibility centers, including department heads in architecture, environmental design, and construction engineering from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology in the Port Said Branch, along with students, participated in a significant event at the Port Said Governorate Diwan. This event involved collaboration with relevant government entities, such as the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Port Said Governorate, Civil Society Organizations, as well as industrialists and businessmen from the Industrial Zone in Port Said.
During the event, the participants presented environmentally friendly projects focused on the agricultural sector, a key element in achieving food self-sufficiency. They also discussed projects related to food waste recycling and raising awareness among Egyptian farmers about the threats of climate change, including issues like land erosion, desertification, soil salinity, and reduced crop productivity. The input of local farmers was considered to address their specific needs and priorities.
