Arab Contractors Company participated in the openingceremony of the 9th Cairo Water Week 2026, which was inaugurated by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly - Prime Minister, on behalf of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. This year it is being held under the slogan “Water as a catalyst for peace, shared prosperity and a sustainable planet,” in the presence of a number of ministers, governors, heads of delegations and representatives of international and regional organizations and institutions. The opening ceremony was attended by Eng. Heba Abu El Ela - Vice Chairman, Eng. Hassan Ibraheem - Board Member, Eng. Rehab Yehia - Manager of the Chairman’s Office, Eng. Lubna Shatla - Manager of Business Development, Strategic Studies and Marketing Department, and Eng. Ahmad Zainalabdeen –Manager of of Strategic Advisory and Business Intelligence Department. The participation of Arab Contractors reflects the significance of Cairo Water Week which is an important international and regional platform for dialogue and cooperation on water issues, where its high-level sessions discuss water security, capacity building, and strengthening partnerships, as well as being one of the largest contracting companies in Africa capable of building dams and energy projects. During his speech at the opening of the events, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly stressed that the speech of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi; which broadcasted during the event, set a clear direction that deals with water as a pillar of security and development. The Prime Minister emphasizedon cooperation between Egypt and the Nile Basin countries, stressing that Egypt is proud of its African identity and its belonging to the Nile Basin family, that it looks forward to the basin being a field for partnership and development and respect for the interests of all its countries, and moving to a broader stage of joint projects and investments. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly highlighted Julius Nyerere Dam and Hydropower Plant project in Tanzania as a practical model of development cooperation, which was implemented by the Egyptian JV (Arab Contractors – ElSewedy Electric) in support of development plans in the sisterly country of Tanzania, and as confirmation that supporting development in the Nile Basin countries is achieved through partnership and work, stressing that the successful model that Egypt has presented for cooperation with the countries of the southern Nile Basin represents a testament to the true Egyptian will for cooperation and joint development, stressing that cooperation is the best way to achieve development and prosperity for the peoples of the Nile Basin countries.