Egyption PM agrees to establish new projects in south Sinai

Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab agreed Saturday to establish new projects in South Sinai province.
About EGP 50 million will be allocated from the Tourism Promotion Fund to establish a water desalination plant in el-Tor city with a capacity of 10,000 cubic meters per day.
Necessary funds will be provided for developing the Agricultural Credit Bank-owned granaries to help farmers supply their wheat inside the province instead of transferring it to Suez.
Mahlab, who is currently visiting South Sinai, held a meeting with the province's executive body.
He stressed the need to enforce the Environmental Protection Act to deal with any infringements, especially in natural reserves.