Cairo, Egypt—Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment, received Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, the new UAE Ambassador to Cairo, at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.
Dr. Manal Awad stressed the special nature of Egyptian-Emirati relations and the strength of the fraternal ties that unite the two countries and brotherly peoples.
An ideal model of cooperation
Which is an ideal model of cooperation between Arab countries in light of fraternal relations,
This was between His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic,
and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
Historical depth and growing strength
For his part, the UAE Ambassador stressed that Egyptian-Emirati relations are characterised by their historical depth and growing strength.
The two countries are bound together by bonds of brotherhood and mutual cooperation in various fields, based on solid foundations of mutual respect and understanding.
The UAE Ambassador praised the efforts made by the Egyptian state in the field of comprehensive development.
Pointing out the importance of joint investment between the UAE and Egypt in a number of vital sectors.
Training and exchange of experiences
The meeting discussed ways of joint cooperation between the two sides in a number of areas of work of the Ministry of Local Development.
At the forefront of these issues is the training file, exchange of expertise, and qualification of cadres in the governorates, as well as digital transformation and facilitating the provision of services to citizens.
In addition to the Egypt Award for Government Excellence, which is implemented in cooperation with the UAE.
Which contributes to achieving the goals of Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Continued cooperation between the UAE and Egypt
The meeting also discussed ways to continue joint cooperation between the two countries in a number of environmental and sustainable energy fields.
Such as integrated solid waste management, where Egypt cooperates with a number of UAE companies in the field of solid waste management, treatment and recycling.
Establishing and operating factories to recycle used tires and construction and demolition waste, with the aim of implementing the best environmental practices.
Cooperation with the sisterly UAE also included the fields of biodiversity and management of natural reserves.
Also renewable energy such as solar and wind energy projects,
and green hydrogen,
As well as cooperation in the fields of environmental information systems, environmental impact assessment
, marine environment protection and combating oil pollution.
Investment opportunities
For her part, Dr. Manal Awad pointed out the Egyptian government’s keenness to strengthen cooperation relations with the UAE.
Providing all necessary support to contribute to providing job opportunities,
especially in light of the advantages and opportunities that Egypt enjoys.
This is in many sectors and the presence of investment opportunities enjoyed by the governorates.
Promote joint investments in environmental fields and achieve local economic development.
