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OPEN// President Sisi directs gov. to accelerate implementation of projects
CAIRO, June 11 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi emphasized on Wednesday the need to accelerate the implementation of projects, monitor them regularly and ensure they are established in the best possible manner, with the aim of contributing to the development of assets and maximizing their benefit. He also stressed the importance of good governance in managing resources and assets according to the highest standards. The President directed that partnerships with the private sector should be strengthened, enabling it to play its role in supporting development. This came during a meeting held today between President Sisi and Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Eng. Sherif El-Sherbiny, Presidential Advisor for Urban Planning Gen. Amir Sayed Ahmed, and Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Gen. Ahmed El-Azazy. Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that President Sisi was briefed during the meeting on the progress of projects being implemented under the first phase of the presidential initiative "Decent Life" for developing the Egyptian countryside—particularly the construction of water and sewage stations and networks in targeted villages. The President stressed the importance of completing these projects on schedule without delays. President Sisi also followed up on the implementation status of the strategic plan for seawater desalination. The Minister of Housing reviewed the state's efforts in this area since 2014, noting the establishment of desalination plants in the governorates of Marsa Matrouh, Beheira, South Sinai, Red Sea, Port Said, and Alexandria, as well as five related five-year plans extending to 2050. The President reviewed proposals for the operational mechanisms of desalination plants and the layout of water networks. He emphasized the need to enhance the efficiency of existing plants to maximize benefits and to ensure that ongoing projects are completed on time. He also called for a comprehensive vision for future needs and stressed the importance of localizing the industry related to desalination plant equipment. Furthermore, President Sisi reviewed the status of several developmental projects and urban development plans in the Northwestern Coast, aimed at increasing investment value and maximizing economic returns. This includes the project to develop and upgrade the Marina Tourist Center, the "Marina 8" project, the restoration of the Marina archaeological site, and the strategic plan for the West Ras El-Hekma region and New Alamein City. The President instructed that all constructions, facilities, and roads associated with these projects be completed within the set timeframe. The President also reviewed the status of projects being carried out by the Ministry of Housing. This included the offering of the tenth phase of the 'Beit El-Watan' initiative for Egyptians living abroad, and steps taken by the government to increase the number of available land plots to meet citizens' needs. He also followed up on the latest developments in the 'Your Home in Egypt' initiative, as well as the mechanisms for operating and managing public parks in Cairo. The discussion also touched on leveraging international experiences in managing and developing green spaces and enhancing investment activities. (MENA) M O H/R G E
Egypt Today
12-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
PM inspects ongoing development projects in the New Alamein City
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly started this morning an inspection tour of a number of projects in the New Alamein City, on April 12, 2025- press photo CAIRO – 12 April 2025: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly started this morning an inspection tour of a number of projects in the New Alamein City, on Saturday. He said that President Abdel Fattah Sisi has directed to fast complete the ongoing projects in the New Alamein City, which is considered as a starting point for the development of the Northwest Coast in Egypt. At the beginning of his inspection tour of New Alamein City, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting at the city's headquarters to review the work of ongoing development projects in New Alamein and the Northwest Coast. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly also inspected the heritage city of the New Alamein City. Madbouly inspected the islands of the villa area in New Alamein, the service road expansion project, the development of entrances to New Alamein, and the Marina 8 projects in New Alamein. The Prime Minister inspected the Marina 8 development in New Alamein on Saturday. The project spans 179 feddans, including 104 feddans for villas and chalets and 75 feddans for additional residential and service areas. The site features 243 buildings housing 917 units, along with infrastructure for roads, utilities, and landscaping. During the tour, Madbouly viewed sample housing units and stood on underway works across the site, including façade finishes, service roads, and green spaces. The premier also received updates on facilities under construction, including a VIP hall, theater, cafeteria, staff housing, and administrative buildings. Additionally, Madbouly inspected "Mazarine" project in New Alamein City. The premier started his tour with inspecting a model of a villa in the G1 area to get acquainted with the implementation rate of the projects' phases and asses its quality. He was briefed by Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherief Sherbiny on "Mazarine" project, which is a 707-feddan residential, recreational, commercial, and administrative complex on the southern shore of El Alamein Lakes, overlooking the coastal towers. The project houses several models of villas, chalets, and buildings, estimated at 7,956 housing units. For his part, Ahmed Ibrahim, the Head of the New Alamein City Authority, said that several units have been completed and delivered to customers, while the delivery for the sold units is underway, with a due date set on June 30, 2025. The Prime Minister toured the site of the "Latin District" project in New Alamein city. The Latin District is elegantly seated on a luxurious expanse of nearly 404 feddans and divided into six zones comprising 10,316 housing units, Sherbiny said. Madbouly on Saturday inspected units under the 'Your Home in Egypt' initiative at the Hassan Allam Towers in the beachfront area of New Alamein City. The initiative is dedicated to Egyptians living abroad, offering them the opportunity to purchase residential units in most of the new cities, with flexible payment plans. Madbouly toured a model unit to ensure the quality of construction and to review the progress of ongoing works. Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny told the premier that the first phase of the initiative includes 5,055 residential units, comprising apartments and villas across nine cities, including the beachfront towers in New Alamein. Some units are already available for immediate delivery. He noted that the aim is to deliver all sold units by June 30, 2025, with full completion and handover of all units scheduled by March 31, 2026. The Prime Minister inspected the Downtown Towers project in New Alamein during his city tour on Saturday. He received updates from Housing Minister Sherif el Sherbiny atop the 66th floor of the iconic tower, the tallest on the Mediterranean at 250 meters. The project includes four additional towers at 200 meters high housing a total of 2,631 residential units, 231 commercial units, and 114 administrative units. The minister added that work is ongoing on artificial crystal lagoons covering 108 feddans, featuring leisure and retail islands. Downtown Alamein also includes 40 residential buildings with 1,320 units and over 75,000 square meters of commercial space. So far, 705 residential and 13 commercial units have been delivered. The Premier also reviewed the Downtown expansion area, which includes 896 additional units and has surpassed 85% completion. Additionally, he followed up on the overpass at C19 Road and railway intersection, and utility infrastructure for the 748-feddan Chinese Towers zone.
