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"Major General Dr. Khaled Fouda, Governor of South Sinai, received a delegation from the Islamic Network for Water Resources Development and Management, in the presence of all executive leaders in the governorate. This meeting is part of the collaboration between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the network, which is a regional, non-governmental, and non-profit organization comprising 22 member countries from Arab and Islamic states, and is considered one of the technical arms of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). During the meeting, the grant from the Islamic Network, funded by the Swedish Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Union for the Mediterranean, was discussed. The grant aims to implement a rainwater harvesting project in the Wadi Feiran area of Abou Rdeis. The goal is to create 50 mountain and artificial lakes to provide a source of fresh water for drinking, household use, agriculture, and grazing, benefiting the Bedouin communities in South Sinai. Subsequent phases of the project will include establishing farms for growing high-value aromatic and medicinal crops using solar energy to ensure the project's sustainability and create stable communities for the local residents. In collaboration with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, INWRDAM recently visited Abu Redis in the South Sinai Governorate as part of the activities of the WEFE Nexus Hub for MENA. The visit aimed to foster community involvement and engagement in designing a pilot project for the Wadi Feiran basin. During the visit, INWRDAM representatives held meetings with the city's mayor, local Arab elders, and a group of project beneficiaries. The discussions focused on involving key local stakeholders in a participatory approach to ensure the pilot project's success. The pilot project is designed to address flood hazards and improve water management in Abu Redis by implementing mountain lakes. These lakes will serve multiple purposes, including protecting against flood risks, harvesting rainwater, and recharging groundwater. Additionally, the project aims to support agriculture, livestock farming, and domestic water use in the region. This initiative builds on successful experiences from similar projects, such as the protective mountain lakes implemented in the religiously significant Saint Catherine Mountain. These previous projects have helped mitigate flood risks and preserve infrastructure in a globally recognized tourist destination. The Abu Redis project also aligns with the broader groundwater management strategy for the South Sinai Governorate, contributing to sustainable water resource management and enhancing the resilience of local communities.