Sahara Masr – صحارى مصر

Investment Company

Sahara Masr for Investment & Land Reclamation

The company’s name:

Sahara Masr for Investment & Land Reclamation

The name of the legal representative of the company:

Eng. Mohamed Abdellah Mohamed

Legal entity:

Egyptian Joint Stock Company, law no.8 of 97- Establishment date: 31/05/2010

The purpose of establishing the company:

  1. Reclamation and preparation of desert land with essential infrastructure and cultivation of reclaimed lands.

  2. Utilization of modern irrigation methods to conserve groundwater resources.

  3. Breeding of the optimal livestock and poultry breeds.

  4. Operation of the latest agricultural machinery and equipment.

Location of Activity:

1- Plot No. 24 D in in Sharq El Owainat of the New Valley, with an area of 6,000 acres.

2- Desert land plot in in Sharq El Owainat of the New Valley, with an area of 1,000 acres.

Operational Stage:

Description of Production Processes

– Reclamation and cultivation of 3,250 acres with 26 wells, each well is built with an area of 125 acres, and installation of center pivot irrigation systems for various crop cultivation.

– Cultivating 250 acres of date palms (Barhi, Siwi, Majdool).

Crops

Wheat, barley, potatoes, corn, onions, sunflower, peanuts, soybeans, alfalfa, white lupin, date palms, olives.

Irrigation System

(Center pivot Irrigation) – The latest modern irrigation systems to conserve groundwater resources.

Climate (Moderate)

The New Valley is distinguished with a dry climate in summer, mild in winter, with rare rainfall. The region is known for having the highest annual sunshine duration in the world, which can be utilized as a renewable energy source.

Animal Production

Breeding of cattle and sheep

The Importance of the Project

The project contributes to increased development within the New Valley, which in turn supports national development in Egypt, resulting in providing employment opportunities for youth and graduates and suppling agricultural products and strategic crops.