Egypt has successfully grown cotton in the SouthSinai desert for the first time, in a trial that the authorities say could pave the way for expanding cultivation of the country’s signature crop into arid regions ....
... Farouk, announced on Wednesday the successful completion of field trials by the CottonResearch Institute to grow cotton for the first time in a desert environment, in the city of El Tor, SouthSinai.
"The presidency is monitoring the situation around the clock to ensure security in SouthSinai and the safety of the Israeli guests amid concerns over possible attacks targeting them, which could harm ...