Introduction to “Sustainable Water Solutions in the Western Desert, Egypt: Dakhla Oasis”

The current chapter presents the main technical elements of the chapters presented in the book “Sustainable Water Solutions in the Western Desert, Egypt” to introduce the chapters to the audiences. It contains information on the following topics covered in the book; activities and culture in the desert and their oases, geological and geomorphological aspects of Dakhla Oasis as a typical example. Also, soil conditions, land use, climatic and meteorological factors, groundwater availability, usage and its management, irrigation management, water logging detection and controlling issues.