Egypt is setting the stage for Cairo Water Week, a water conference convening under the theme “Innovative Solutions for Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability”, which will take place from 12 to 16 October in the Triumph Luxury Hotel in the 5th Settlement, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam announced. Additionally, the World Water Council’s Board of Governors will convene in Cairo on 11 October, the day before the forum begins. Another initiative, the “Young Water Innovators Competition,” attracted 334 project proposals, with 181 advancing past the initial round. Similarly, the “On the Ground Initiative Competition” shortlisted seven videos and nine posters from students at five Egyptian universities, including Cairo University and the British University in Egypt. The Eighth National Farmers Competition for Water Conservation has received 433 experimental entries, now under review by the Irrigation Development Sector.