Alexandria Water Company Participates in the International Water and Wastewater Technology Exhibition…

The Alexandria Drinking Water Company, headed by Engineer Gaddafi Ibrahim, participated in the International Water and Wastewater Technology Exhibition and Conference, held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo. The event was inaugurated by Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Sayed Ismail, and Engineer Ahmed Gaber, Chairman of the Holding Company for Water and Wastewater. A select group of industry and investment leaders and experts from Egypt and Europe also participated. The exhibition was held under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministries of Housing and Environment and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, in cooperation with the Holding Company.

During his tour of the exhibition pavilions, Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny praised the high caliber of the exhibiting companies and the advanced technologies they presented in the fields of water and wastewater. He emphasized that the exhibition represents an important platform for showcasing innovation and supporting the state's direction towards sustainable water resource management, as well as a window for exchanging expertise and strengthening cooperation with major international companies.

For his part, Dr. Sayed Ismail, Deputy Minister of Housing, affirmed that the exhibition reflects the efforts exerted to develop the sector and upgrade the infrastructure. He pointed out that the state is giving great attention to integrating modern technology and developing technical personnel, and that these events provide an opportunity to learn about the latest global applications in the water system.

Engineer Ahmed Gaber, Chairman of the Holding Company for Drinking Water and Wastewater, explained that the company's participation comes in support of the plan to modernize the water sector nationwide. He emphasized the company's keenness to benefit from new technologies and open avenues of cooperation with specialized companies, which contributes to improving the quality of services and the sustainability of resources.

The Alexandria Drinking Water Company's pavilion also showcased a number of promising innovations that reflect the development of the company's work system and its ability to employ modern technologies in the fields of treatment, desalination, and digitalization. Dr. Maysa Salah El-Din, Director General of Research and Development, presented advanced water treatment projects using environmentally friendly technologies, including:

Magnetic field treatment.

Electrical wastewater treatment using renewable energy sources, in addition to models for producing green hydrogen.

Dr. Gilan Mohamed and Dr. Sarah Ramadan from the Laboratories Sector presented an advanced model for an environmentally friendly desalination plant, based on the application of two chemical patents. This represents a proactive step towards a more reliable future in seawater desalination, utilizing modern scientific models to achieve unprecedented results.

In the Information Technology Sector, Nasr Mohamed Kamal Moussa presented the “AquaSense Pro” device, an AI-powered system that predicts pipe breaks and cracks by analyzing pressures and vibrations in real time. This contributes to protecting infrastructure and reducing losses.

The Technical Secondary School for Drinking Water and Wastewater also presented the work of its top students nationwide. Student Hamza Hazem El-Zoghbi presented his “CyberGuard Pro” integrated cybersecurity platform project. This platform includes powerful scanning tools, a password generator, email and link leak detection, and an emergency response section to counter attacks, along with a professional user interface and full accessibility support.

Student Ahmed Jibril presented his project, “CLDS,” a system for monitoring chlorine gas leaks in the air or liquids. It utilizes a sensor that accurately measures concentration in PPM and provides an immediate audible alarm when a danger is detected, making it suitable for use within water treatment plants to ensure operational safety and protect workers.

In this context, Engineer Gaddafi Ibrahim, Chairman of the Alexandria Water Company, expressed his pride in the company's distinguished participation in this international event. He emphasized that the innovations and projects presented by the company's employees and students of the Technical Secondary School for Drinking Water and Wastewater reflect the company's commitment to developing its scientific talent and enhancing their capabilities.

He explained that the company works to provide its employees and students with all the necessary resources and technical support to enable them to innovate and develop practical solutions that serve the future of the water sector.

He added that the participation of such a large number of experts and international companies opens up broad horizons for knowledge exchange and benefiting from the latest technologies. He noted that the company continues to develop its technical and human capabilities, which will positively impact the level of service provided to the residents of Alexandria.

The exhibition is a platform that brings together more than 100 local and international experts, who present innovative visions and solutions to promote a more sustainable future in water resource management, and propose practical mechanisms to address current challenges, in support of the development process in the water and sanitation sector to serve future generations.