Cairo: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting with key figures from the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, including Minister Eng. Randa El Menshawy, to discuss the ongoing projects and future plans under the ministry’s purview. The meeting was also attended by Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed, President’s Advisor for Urban Planning, and other senior officials.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the Minister of Housing provided a comprehensive update on the ministry’s work, highlighting the expansion of various housing initiatives. This includes the “Housing for All Egyptians” initiative and the middle- and upper-middle-income housing programs aimed at constructing 220,000 units. The luxury housing program plans to build approximately 130,000 units. Additionally, the launch of the first phase of a private sector participation program for low-income housing was announced, which will involve constructing 17,000 units across eight new cities.
President El-Sisi was briefed on the “Decent Life” project, emphasizing the importance of completing its first phase within the year and prioritizing sewage treatment plant construction in the subsequent phase. Discussions also covered the Great Transfiguration Project, Al-Fustat Park, and other Ministry of Housing projects on the North Coast and the Red Sea.
Further discussions included the development plans for the North Coast, particularly the Marina 8 project and New Alamein City. Updates were provided on the beachfront towers’ construction and the Latin Quarter development. The International Conference and Exhibition Center in the Heritage City was also reviewed, aiming to position New Alamein City as a key regional hub for economic, cultural, and tourism activities.
The Minister of Housing also presented the status of the rental unit program, with plans to deliver 10,000 units in its initial phase, and discussed developments regarding alternative housing under the old rent law. The meeting included a review of the Great Transfiguration project in Saint Catherine and its current completion rates.
President El-Sisi underscored the necessity of setting definitive timelines for project completion and tackling any potential investment barriers in the housing, utilities, and water sectors. He emphasized the importance of rigorous monitoring and field visits to ensure high-quality standards in project implementations, contributing to the nation’s comprehensive development and creating an environment that benefits both residents and visitors.