Cabinet Reshuffle: Egypt's new Minister for Water Resources and Irrigation Atef Swailem

CAIRO - 13 August 2022: The Egyptian scientist Dr. Hany Swailem, was appointed as the new Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation in the new cabinet reshuffle announced Saturday, succeeding former Minister Mohamed Abdel Aty. 

The Egyptian Parliament held an emergency session Saturday, where it approved a cabinet reshuffle that includes 13 new ministerial portfolios.

The parliament approved the appointment of Dr. Hany Swailem new Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, based on the letter sent to the House of Representatives regarding the new ministerial reshuffle, following President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s invitation to the parliament to convene.

Swailem established the first center for sustainable development and research in desalination using solar energy in the Middle East.

Sweilem also worked at the United Nations as a coordinator of education and training programs in the field of water. He has also contributed to international projects in more than 20 countries.

In 2008, he authored 21 international reference books on water resource management, sustainable development, the environment, and education system development.