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Egypt Today
24-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt's PM inspects several ongoing residential houses in 6th of October City
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspects progress of road and utility infrastructure works in the Green Belt area of 6th of October City, on May 24, 2025- press photo CAIRO – 24 May 2025: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected, on Saturday, several ongoing development projects in the 6th of October City in Giza Governorate, after he had attended the celebration marking the 123rd anniversary of the Egyptian Ambulance Service. During his tour, Madbouly, accompanied by his entourage, inspected the "Saba" residential compound in the northern expansion area of 6th of October City. The project is being developed by the Ministry of Housing. Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, stated that the Saba residential project comprises 85 residential buildings, offering a total of 2,040 fully finished units. The units range in size from 100 to 142 square meters. New Zayed expasion area Also, Madbouly inspected ongoing road and utility works in the Sheikh Zayed City (New Zayed) expansion area. Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny noted that land registration in the expansion zone has been completed and ministerial decrees have been issued to facilitate integrated urban development. He added that the main 1200mm water pipeline serving the area is now operational, with water already pumped into the network. The Minister also reviewed progress on various infrastructure components. Water networks are being installed with pipe diameters ranging from 200mm to 1200mm, covering a total of 90 kilometers. Drainage systems, with diameters from 200mm to 1400mm and depths from 1.5 to 10.5 meters, extend over 113 kilometers. An 88-kilometer irrigation network is also under development, with pipe diameters from 200mm to 1000mm. Additionally, road networks spanning 90 kilometers are being constructed, with 10 kilometers currently underway in the first phase. Preparations for the second phase, which includes an additional 15 kilometers, are in progress. Green Belt area Madbouly also inspected the progress of road and utility infrastructure works in the Green Belt area of 6th of October City. The Green Belt development aims to establish a fully integrated urban community spanning a total area of 12,494 acres, divided into three distinct zones. Zone 1 Covering approximately 4,500 acres, the first zone has a total utilities budget of EGP 2.964 billion. The project encompasses the implementation of comprehensive infrastructure, including roadworks, water, sewage, and irrigation systems. It is scheduled for completion within one year and includes approximately 236 kilometers of utility networks: · 76 km water network · 78 km irrigation network · 82 km sewage, rainwater drainage, and discharge lines · Main and secondary road network totaling 85 km · Five sewage pumping stations Zone 2 This phase spans approximately 2,242 acres with a utilities cost of EGP 2.153 billion. The project includes: · 43 km water network · 38 km irrigation network · 55 km sewage and rainwater drainage network · 30 km road network (main and secondary) It also features four tunnel pushovers beneath the Middle Ring Road for utility lines, comprising two sewage pumps, one water pump, and one irrigation pump. Additionally, a drinking water lifting station with a total capacity of 26,000 cubic meters per day is under construction. Zone 3 Covering 3,517 acres, the third zone is in the preparatory phase. Road and utility designs have been completed and reviewed, with tender documents currently being finalized. The Green Belt development represents a strategic step toward expanding urban infrastructure and sustainable city planning in the 6th of October area.
Middle East
24-05-2025
- Health
- Middle East
OPEN// PM affirms top priority given to health system under president Sisi
CAIRO, May 24 (MENA) - Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli on Saturday reaffirmed the state's commitment, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, to enhancing the health system and supporting the Egyptian Ambulance Organization to continue delivering efficient and modern emergency service. The premier was delivering a speech at a ceremony held to celebrate the 123rd anniversary of establishing the Egyptian Ambulance Service at the new headquarters of the Egyptian Ambulance Organization in Hadayek October city, Giza governorate. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, a host of ministers and governors, lawmakers, Dr. Amr Rashid, the Chairman of the Egyptian Ambulance Organization. Ambassadors of Arab and foreign countries, health sector leaders, media figures, representatives of the Suez Canal Authority, members of major international companies operating in Egypt as well as personnel from the ambulance organization were also present at the event. In his speech, Madbouli commended the Egyptian Ambulance Service saying: 'This distinguished entity has carried a noble mission and a great humanitarian responsibility—to save lives and provide urgent care to those in need across every inch of Egypt, throughout years.' 'Over 123 years of continuous service, the Egyptian Ambulance System has undergone tremendous development, with thousands of paramedics and ambulance stations and vehicles deployed across the country to serve all citizens.' The premier hailed the newly introduced services of the Egyptian Ambulance Organization, through collaboration with other state institution, including the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Egyptian Ambulance Organization on a 17,000-square-meter site, the launch of the organization's call center, the largest government call center in Egypt and the Middle East, with a capacity of 187 seats and equipped with the latest communication technology. (MENA) A A E/M N E
Egypt Today
24-05-2025
- Health
- Egypt Today
Egypt's PM Attends Celebration of Egyptian Ambulance Service's 123rd Anniversary
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly attended the celebration marking the 123rd anniversary of the Egyptian Ambulance Service on May 24, 2025- press photo CAIRO – 24 May 2025: Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly attended the celebration marking the 123rd anniversary of the Egyptian Ambulance Service on Saturday. During the event, he also inaugurated the new headquarters of the Ambulance Authority in 6th of October City. As part of the ceremony, the Prime Minister honored several exemplary members of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority for their outstanding service. In a significant milestone, Egypt launched its first-ever marine ambulance service, deploying three marine ambulances to serve the nation's coasts—part of a fleet of six currently in preparation. Additionally, the country has introduced an electronic ambulance guidance system, now operational in Port Said and 6th of October Governorates. Dr. Amr Rashid, head of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, highlighted the substantial growth of the service in recent years. 'We now have 3,264 fully equipped ambulances, staffed by over 13,000 paramedics and drivers who work around the clock to save lives. Our teams have not stood apart from global crises—they have rushed to aid suffering Palestinians and Sudanese,' he stated. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, announced the addition of several new services to the Ambulance Authority. These include both emergency and non-emergency offerings, as well as the launch of a new mobile app, Isaefni(Arabic for "Save Me"), aimed at improving access to ambulance services.
