Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and build a factory producing seawater desalination membranes using reverse osmosis technology. The deal involves the New Urban Communities Authority, CITIC Construction, and ANCOM. The initiative supports water security and reduces import dependency.
Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a factory specializing in reverse osmosis membranes for seawater desalination, under the auspices of Randa El-Menshawy, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities.
The agreement was between the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA), represented by Deputy Head Ahmed Ali; CITIC Construction, represented by Deputy General Manager Ting Tao; and ANCOM, represented by Chairperson Hisham Sheta. CITIC Construction CEO Yang Jianqiang attended the ceremony via video conference.
El-Menshawy stated that seawater desalination is a top priority amid rapid urban expansion in coastal cities and the need for sustainable water resources. She highlighted Egypt's national desalination strategy to 2050, targeting 9 million cubic metres per day, and plans to localize component production to cut costs and transfer technology.
Yang Jianqiang expressed appreciation for the partnership, noting prior discussions with Mostafa Madbouly and committing to expedite project procedures. The deal aligns with Egypt's strategy to boost local manufacturing and international ties under Vision 2030.