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The Star
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- Business
- The Star
China, Egypt ink deal on operation of CBD in New Administrative Capital
CAIRO, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's New Urban Communities Authority and a Chinese-Egyptian joint venture have signed a comprehensive operation and maintenance agreement for the Central Business District (CBD) in Egypt's New Administrative Capital. According to the agreement, Horizon Operations Management (Egypt) Co., Ltd. will be responsible for the operation of the CBD project, initially focusing on property and municipal management. According to a statement by the Egyptian cabinet, Egyptian Minister of Housing Sherif El-Sherbiny said during pre-signing talks that the agreement covers the maintenance and management of important facilities and the provision of integrated urban services to residents, tourists, and businesses in the CBD. El-Sherbiny emphasized that this move represents a significant transition in Egypt's approach to public facility management -- from traditional models to performance-based governance rooted in quality and sustainability. The signing ceremony on Sunday was also attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, China's Vice Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Dong Jianguo, and representatives of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, which led the construction of the CBD. Located in the heart of the desert some 50 km east of the capital Cairo, the CBD is one of the key projects of the China-Egypt joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative. The project includes 20 commercial and residential skyscrapers as well as supporting municipal infrastructure, among which is a 385.8-meter-high iconic tower, the tallest building in Africa.
Daily News Egypt
25-05-2025
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt's PM inaugurates new ambulance authority HQ on 123rd anniversary
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated the Egyptian Ambulance Authority's new headquarters in Hadayek October City, coinciding with the 123rd anniversary of Egypt's ambulance services. Madbouly toured the facility, where Amr Rashid, Chairperson of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, showcased its modern equipment designed to enhance service capabilities. New services were launched alongside the opening. The Prime Minister inspected the call receiving centre, described by Sherif Medhat, Director General of Strategic Planning, as Egypt's first governmental call centre. It aims to improve the handling of citizen reports via the unified 123 emergency number. The centre has 187 operator seats, with expansion potential, and is staffed 24/7 for emergency and non-emergency calls nationwide. Medhat stated the centre meets international standards with advanced communication technology. It links all Authority branches, enabling instant call reception and redistribution. A 'CAD' (Computer-Aided Dispatch) system assigns ambulances based on proximity, availability, and call nature, with automated vehicle tracking. New 'Mobile CAD' technology links ambulances to operations rooms via tablets for better task distribution and patient access. The 'Esaafny' (Ambulance Me) mobile app was also launched, Medhat announced. It allows users to request and schedule non-emergency ambulance services, check fees, and track vehicles. The app includes a complaint and suggestion feature. Madbouly also inspected the National Training Centre at the new headquarters. Mohamed El-Sherbiny, Head of Central Administration for Training, explained that training is crucial for improving the skills of medical and administrative staff. The centre is nationally accredited by the Central Agency for Organization and Administration and is seeking international accreditations. El-Sherbiny noted American Heart Association accreditation for basic support and heart-saver programmes. It is also developing training for injury management and major incidents, seeking accreditation from bodies like the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Emergency Physicians. The centre is accredited for these specialisations and pre-hospital injury programmes. El-Sherbiny added the centre seeks partnerships with international organisations and universities, citing a joint programme with Japan's Koshkin University for ambulance worker qualification and accreditation from the British Academy of Continuing Medical Education. Collaborations with international maritime, river, and air ambulance services include a partnership with the Spanish Association for Air and Sea Transport, involving joint field exercises. Maritime ambulance training is planned. The training centre also increases public awareness through first aid programmes, El-Sherbiny said. About 40,000 people have been trained under the 'A New Beginning for the Egyptian Human Being' presidential initiative, 20,000 in the last three months. The centre collaborates with international bodies like the World Health Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the International Organization for Migration. The centre trains 4,000 Ambulance Authority employees and a similar number of external individuals annually, combining theoretical lectures with practical training. American Heart Association programmes use observation-based learning with realistic scenarios. The centre uses competent, accredited trainers nationwide.
Zawya
05-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Beit El Watan initiative generates $10bn in sales: Egypt's minister
Egypt - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met on Sunday with Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny to follow up on the progress of key projects and initiatives being implemented by the ministry across various sectors. During the meeting, Minister El-Sherbiny provided an update on the Beit El Watan initiative for expatriate Egyptians. He announced that total sales from all phases of the initiative have reached approximately $10bn, as preparations are underway for the launch of the initiative's tenth phase. The minister also noted ongoing efforts to increase the number of available land plots to meet rising demand. El-Sherbiny also reviewed the status of the Your Home in Egypt initiative, which offers residential units in multiple projects. He highlighted the high reservation rates and significant revenues collected from unit sales. Addressing the ministry's contributions to the presidential Decent Life initiative aimed at rural development, the minister reported that 1,379 out of 1,811 water and wastewater projects have been completed in targeted villages, with work progressing on the remaining projects. The meeting also covered progress on the master plan for the Pyramids area (Sphinx–Dahshur). El-Sherbiny emphasized the extensive consultations held with planning and tourism development experts to review proposals submitted by the consulting firm in charge of developing this strategic location. The minister reaffirmed the state's commitment to providing adequate housing for all segments of society as part of its broader sustainable development goals. He confirmed that implementation has begun on President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directive to launch 400,000 housing units catering to a wide range of income brackets, including low-, middle-, upper-middle-, and luxury-tier segments. The first phase of this rollout includes 35,088 units for middle- and upper-middle-income groups, as part of over 261,000 units planned for those segments. The five-phase rollout is expected to continue through mid-2026. Additionally, 115,000 units will soon be launched under the Housing for All Egyptians initiative, targeting low- and middle-income citizens in several new urban communities. El-Sherbiny also discussed the ministry's strategy to market its housing units through private-sector real estate companies. Currently, 65 projects comprising around 75,500 units are being promoted. Turning to the Al-Fustat Gardens project, the minister reviewed the status of its key components. The investment area within the garden spans approximately 140,000 square meters and includes 12 restaurant buildings, four commercial malls, five fountains, a theater, a celebration square, landscaping, and both underground and elevated parking garages. The adventure zone covers around 99,000 square meters and features a playground, three service buildings, a children's play building, restroom facilities, and utility networks with surrounding greenery. The minister also provided updates on the project's hills landscape, which covers about 122,000 square meters and includes play areas for children, viewing and seating areas, a celebration plaza, terraced planting, and pathway lighting. He highlighted the river zone, which stretches across 131,000 square meters and will be developed in three phases. It includes riverbed leveling, insulation, utility installation, and landscape work along the riverbanks, alongside three restaurants. Finally, El-Sherbiny reviewed the market and Kasbah areas of the project. The market area will span roughly 115,000 square meters and include 13 artisan market buildings for glassware, six hotel buildings, six fountains, and landscape features. The Kasbah area, covering about 206,000 square meters, will feature four restaurant buildings, ten mixed-use commercial-residential buildings, a cinema complex, an administrative building, a multi-purpose hall, and several parking facilities.
Daily News Egypt
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Beit El Watan initiative generates $10bn in sales: Minister
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met on Sunday with Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny to follow up on the progress of key projects and initiatives being implemented by the ministry across various sectors. During the meeting, Minister El-Sherbiny provided an update on the Beit El Watan initiative for expatriate Egyptians. He announced that total sales from all phases of the initiative have reached approximately $10bn, as preparations are underway for the launch of the initiative's tenth phase. The minister also noted ongoing efforts to increase the number of available land plots to meet rising demand. El-Sherbiny also reviewed the status of the Your Home in Egypt initiative, which offers residential units in multiple projects. He highlighted the high reservation rates and significant revenues collected from unit sales. Addressing the ministry's contributions to the presidential Decent Life initiative aimed at rural development, the minister reported that 1,379 out of 1,811 water and wastewater projects have been completed in targeted villages, with work progressing on the remaining projects. The meeting also covered progress on the master plan for the Pyramids area (Sphinx–Dahshur). El-Sherbiny emphasized the extensive consultations held with planning and tourism development experts to review proposals submitted by the consulting firm in charge of developing this strategic location. The minister reaffirmed the state's commitment to providing adequate housing for all segments of society as part of its broader sustainable development goals. He confirmed that implementation has begun on President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directive to launch 400,000 housing units catering to a wide range of income brackets, including low-, middle-, upper-middle-, and luxury-tier segments. The first phase of this rollout includes 35,088 units for middle- and upper-middle-income groups, as part of over 261,000 units planned for those segments. The five-phase rollout is expected to continue through mid-2026. Additionally, 115,000 units will soon be launched under the Housing for All Egyptians initiative, targeting low- and middle-income citizens in several new urban communities. El-Sherbiny also discussed the ministry's strategy to market its housing units through private-sector real estate companies. Currently, 65 projects comprising around 75,500 units are being promoted. Turning to the Al-Fustat Gardens project, the minister reviewed the status of its key components. The investment area within the garden spans approximately 140,000 square meters and includes 12 restaurant buildings, four commercial malls, five fountains, a theater, a celebration square, landscaping, and both underground and elevated parking garages. The adventure zone covers around 99,000 square meters and features a playground, three service buildings, a children's play building, restroom facilities, and utility networks with surrounding greenery. The minister also provided updates on the project's hills landscape, which covers about 122,000 square meters and includes play areas for children, viewing and seating areas, a celebration plaza, terraced planting, and pathway lighting. He highlighted the river zone, which stretches across 131,000 square meters and will be developed in three phases. It includes riverbed leveling, insulation, utility installation, and landscape work along the riverbanks, alongside three restaurants. Finally, El-Sherbiny reviewed the market and Kasbah areas of the project. The market area will span roughly 115,000 square meters and include 13 artisan market buildings for glassware, six hotel buildings, six fountains, and landscape features. The Kasbah area, covering about 206,000 square meters, will feature four restaurant buildings, ten mixed-use commercial-residential buildings, a cinema complex, an administrative building, a multi-purpose hall, and several parking facilities.
Zawya
23-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Arab Contractors, China's CSCEC to form alliance for project development across Africa
Egypt - Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny met with Zheng Xuexuan, Chairperson of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), at the company's headquarters in Beijing to discuss ongoing and future collaboration between Egypt and China in the construction sector. The meeting reviewed progress on several major joint projects, including the Central Business District (CBD) in Egypt's New Administrative Capital (NAC) and the Downtown Towers project in New Alamein. Discussions also addressed the operational readiness of the NAC's CBD and how to leverage CSCEC's expertise in operations and maintenance. The meeting, attended by Egypt's Ambassador to China Khaled Nazmy and officials from both the Ministry of Housing and CSCEC, was held within the context of strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. CSCEC Chairperson Zheng Xuexuan described Egypt as a key partner for the company in the Middle East and North Africa, citing significant progress in recent years. 'The cooperation between our two sides has been fruitful, and we are keen to deepen this partnership to make our joint projects a hallmark of success for both nations,' he said. Minister El-Sherbiny affirmed CSCEC's role as a vital partner in Egypt's development plans, emphasizing the government's commitment to advancing current projects on schedule. 'We value CSCEC's technical capabilities, particularly in construction, operations, and maintenance. In this phase, we aim to tap into your expertise as we prepare to operate the CBD,' he said. The Minister noted that the Ministry of Housing is providing all necessary support to ensure the success of joint ventures, while also exploring avenues for broader collaboration, particularly in Egypt's industrial zones and new urban communities. 'We look forward to expanding CSCEC's investments across key sectors in Egypt and, importantly, to forming a strategic alliance between CSCEC and one of our leading national firms, Arab Contractors,' El-Sherbiny added. 'Together, they can implement landmark projects across the African continent.' CSCEC's Chairperson welcomed the proposal to partner with Arab Contractors, describing it as an excellent initiative. He underscored the company's experience in delivering international projects and expressed admiration for the capabilities of Egyptian engineers and laborers. Zheng also noted that CSCEC has recently established two factories in Egypt for steel products and building facades, with plans for further development. He emphasized the importance of completing the NAC's Central Business District to the highest international standards and ensuring proper long-term management and maintenance. 'We have a specialized subsidiary focused on operations and maintenance,' he said. 'We look forward to collaborating with the Ministry of Housing not only on the CBD but also on future projects across the region.'
