El-Ghannam was appointed chairman in August 2026 having previously served as CEO. In May 2026, the New Delta Project, implemented by the Authority, was inaugurated. The project aims to bring an additional 2.2 million feddans of land under cultivation. It relies on treated drainage water, groundwater, and surface water, supported by integrated infrastructure, including road networks, water systems, essential services, and a smart SCADA system for real-time irrigation monitoring. The Authority has also developed a grain silo complex with a storage capacity of 500,000 tonnes at Future of Egypt Industrial City. The Authority is collaborating with the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy to develop 2,320 MW of solar power capacity, alongside a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 4,000 MWh. The project is targeted to be connected to the national grid within 2027.