Cairo:Executive President of the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) Sherif Abdel Rahim met with Abdullah Al Jabri and Nasser Al Kaabi from the International Fund for Houbara Conservation in the UAE to explore cooperation for developing the al Omayed Nature Reserve located in Matrouh governorate.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the discussion focused on mechanisms to enhance public access to the reserve while adhering to environmental regulations to protect its natural resources. The meeting also aimed to support scientific research and specialized studies that are essential for conserving biodiversity and reinforcing the reserve's status under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program.

The initiative aligns with directives from Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad to bolster efforts in developing Egypt's natural reserves. The meeting included the participation of Head of the Nature Conservation Sector Khaled Abbas, Minister's Assistant for Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Saber Othman, and Head of the Central Administration for Nature Reserves Mohamed Youssef.

Sherif Abdel Rahim emphasized the importance of improving the reserve's management system, organizing visitor reception, raising environmental awareness, and regulating visitor movement. These efforts aim to facilitate public exploration of the reserve's environmental value and promote awareness of biodiversity conservation, ensuring adherence to regulations that safeguard natural habitats and maintain ecological balance.