Cairo:The ninth Cairo Water Week (CWW2026) commenced on Sunday, October 25, 2026, and is scheduled to continue until October 29. The event is held under the theme 'Water as a Catalyst for Peace, Shared Prosperity and a Sustainable Planet,' with the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and the attendance of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the opening session saw the presence of numerous ministers, governors, and ambassadors from Arab, African, and other countries. The event boasts extensive participation from international and regional organizations, which are involved in organizing technical and scientific sessions and sponsoring competitions. In total, 137 sessions are planned as part of expanded partnerships.

Organizations participating in the event include the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the European Union (EU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the International Water Management Institute, the Islamic Network for Water Resources Development and Management, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and the World Water Council (WWC).

The week's program will feature key high-level sessions such as a final preparatory session ahead of the 2026 United Nations (UN) Water Conference, a session on green water, and a UNESCO-organized session focusing on capacity building in Africa and the Arab region. Additionally, the event will host the sixth International High-Level Seminar on Water Security, in cooperation with China's Ministry of Water Resources and the World Water Council.