On Monday, Global Times, which is one of TV Brics partners, reported that Egypt's Western Desert barren lands are gradually being transformed into fertile fields by the advanced Chinese well-drilling technology.
The well drilling project, implemented by the Egyptian branch of a Chinese oil and gas company, became part of a mega program to expand agricultural land by developing deserts.
This project is an example of sustainable development for arid regions and demonstrates the potential of international cooperation in food security and environmental restoration.
The project is being implemented as part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Egypt has expanded beyond infrastructure projects to now include the agricultural sector, technology, and industry.
The company began operations in Egypt in 2016 and has since drilled more than 680 wells nationwide.
In the Owainat, 63 deep wells were drilled in less than a year, despite extreme weather and geological conditions.
Experts emphasise that such projects are key to Egypt's sustainable development. "Any increase in water resources has a direct impact on agricultural growth," Ahmed Galal, dean of the Higher Institute for Agricultural Cooperation in Cairo said.
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