ern regions of the nation have been in greater need of irrigation
water. Growing water demands and the future of Egypt’s water
management perhaps can best be resolved by falling back upon
traditional Islamic principles. As one would expect from a faith
founded in an arid land, Sharia, the Islamic law, extends into
water-use policies. For example, it emphasizes the importance of
water conservation, stressing that its use must benefit the larger
community. In recent times, the Gulf Cooperation Council,
which works closely with Egypt, has also promoted public aware-
ness in water management by incorporating Islamic teachings.