{"id":33542,"date":"2026-03-05T10:57:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T08:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/?page_id=33542"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:35:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:35:30","slug":"dr-hussein-al-atffy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/?page_id=33542&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Dr.Hussein Al Atffy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dr.Hussein Al Atffy
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February 1,2011-20 July 2011<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Birth July 29, 1953
\nProfession: Civil Engineer, Water Resources Management Expert,
\nFormer Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation in Egypt.
\nEducation:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cairo University
\n\u2022 Advanced studies and professional experience in irrigation, drainage, and water resources management, contributing to over 40 years of expertise in the field.
\nProfessional Experience<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Served under multiple governments, overseeing national water strategies, mega projects, and sustainable development initiatives for water resources.
\n\u2022 Professor and Expert in Water Resources Management
\n\u2022 Instrumental in implementing short- and long-term water strategies, national plans, and large-scale projects to improve water management and achieve sustainable development in Egypt.
\n\u2022 Steering Committee Member, Egyptian National Committee for Irrigation and Drainage (ENCID)
\n\u2022 Former Secretary-General of ENCID.
\n\u2022 Honorary Vice-President, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID)
\n\u2022 Former Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation in Egypt.
\n\u2022 Secretary General of the Arab Water Council and former Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Achievements” tab_id=”1578212373714-fae79586-b9d5″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Water Resources Management: Played a pivotal role in Egypt’s water infrastructure, including planning and execution of projects to optimize Nile water usage, irrigation efficiency, and drainage systems. International Partnerships: Fostered collaborations that advanced Egypt’s water infrastructure and planning capabilities on a global
\nscale. Sustainable Development: Focused on strategies for water scarcity mitigation, agricultural expansion, and environmental protection in arid regions. Policy Development: Contributed to national water policies emphasizing resilience, equity, and international cooperation among Nile Basin countries.
\nPublications and Research<\/strong>
\n– Extensive publications in water resources, irrigation, and drainage (specific titles not detailed in sources, but recognized for scholarly impact in the field). Awards and Honors- Honorary positions in international bodies reflect recognition for lifetime contributions to water management.
\n– Prof. El-Atfy’s career spans over four decades, marked by leadership in one of Egypt’s most critical sectors, ensuring water security for agriculture and population growth.
\n– Sources: Compiled from official profiles and ministry records.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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