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Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
P.ZONE to install water features in CSCEC's landmarks in Egypt
Arab Finance: a leading aqua tech solutions provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CSCEC International Construction Egypt a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation in Egypt, as per an emailed press release. Under the signed MoU, will implement water features in CSCEC's landmark projects in Egypt. This collaboration comes as part of broader plan to advance national infrastructure and drive Egypt's sustainable economic growth. partnership with CSCEC began with the launch of the 'Downtown Lagoon' project in New Alamein City. Through this collaboration, will deliver comprehensive, end-to-end services covering design, civil works, electromechanical works, project management, and maintenance throughout the entire lifecycle of water-centric projects. Sherif ElSherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, recently signaled the start of the trial filling of the largest main lake within the 'Downtown Lagoon' project, designed by the Italian company Myrtha Pools. The goal of this phase is to test the waterproofing system, making it the first of the project's eleven lakes to enter trial operation. Spanning 15 feddans, this lake is distinguished by seven islands surrounded by a tourist promenade, as well as dedicated paths for bicycles and electric vehicles. 'The Downtown area of New Alamein City serves as a cornerstone of the state's vision to build globally competitive smart cities, under an integrated urban masterplan spanning approximately 49,000 feddans,' Amr Khattab, Infrastructure General Manager & Spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, said. Commenting on the partnership, Hesham El Batrawi, Founder and CEO of stated: 'This partnership strengthens project portfolio, which has exceeded EGP 1.5 billion during the 2024–2025 fiscal year. These projects are distinguished by the application of value engineering principles at every stage, ensuring that environmental responsibility aligns with long-term value creation.' On his part, Mr. Chenwei, General Manager of CSCEC International North Africa, stated: "The signing of the MoU between CSCEC and Pzone is not only a deep integration of resources but also a significant strategic deployment to build technical barriers and enhance market competitiveness in the fields of artificial lake systems, waterscape engineering, and ancillary facilities." © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt's PM orders 60,000 new homes for Alexandria's unsafe buildings
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday ordered authorities to immediately identify land to build 60,000 new housing units in Alexandria for residents of dilapidated buildings, describing it as a project to save lives. The directive came during a visit to the coastal city to review a portfolio of major development projects, the prime minister's office said in a statement. 'This project is to save the lives of the people of Alexandria living in these dangerous buildings,' Madbouly said, stressing that work should begin immediately. In response, Housing Minister Sherif El-Sherbiny said his ministry would coordinate with the governorate to provide the required land. Alexandria's governor, Ahmed Khaled Hassan Said, noted that a precise inventory of the buildings slated for demolition already exists. During his visit, Madbouly said his government was keen to follow up on the progress of various projects to enhance Alexandria's value as a distinguished economic and tourist destination while preserving its historical character. The prime minister was briefed by the governor on the governorate's development projects. Said stated that 63 projects worth about 90.5 billion Egyptian pounds ($1.89 bn) had been completed, with 31 others currently underway. The roads and transport sector has received a significant portion of the investment, with about 200 km of roads completed and another 117 km currently under construction, including the expansion of the city's famous Corniche road. The briefing also covered progress on the Abu Qir Metro and the development of the Raml Tram. Madbouly also directed officials to immediately begin procedures to convert 200 public buses to run on natural gas as part of a push towards green transport. The governor also outlined the city's preparations for the 2025 summer season, which include upgrading beach search and rescue systems, developing city cleaning and beautification programs, and standardising the appearance of beach facilities. Madbouly reviewed several investment opportunities in the tourism and hotel sector and directed that a follow-up meeting be held to discuss them.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt: P.ZONE, CSCEC International sign deal to advance major water projects
Egypt - an aqua tech solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSCEC International Construction Egypt Co. Ltd. (SSC)—a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation—to deliver water features in CSCEC's landmark projects across Egypt. This collaboration aligns with wider strategy to support national infrastructure development and promote Egypt's sustainable economic growth. As part of this partnership, has commenced work on the Downtown Lagoon project in New Alamein City. The company will offer comprehensive end-to-end services, including design, civil works, electromechanical works, project management, and long-term maintenance for water-centric developments. Sherif ElSherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, recently inaugurated the trial filling of the largest main lake within the Downtown Lagoon project, designed by Italian firm Myrtha Pools. This phase aims to test the waterproofing system, marking the first of eleven lakes to enter trial operation. Covering an area of 15 feddans, the lake is distinguished by seven islands encircled by a tourist promenade and dedicated paths for bicycles and electric vehicles. Amr Khattab, Infrastructure General Manager and Spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, underscored the partnership's strategic importance: 'The Downtown area of New Alamein City is central to the state's vision of building globally competitive smart cities under a masterplan covering around 49,000 feddans. Developing the lagoons is a key part of our efforts to boost tourism and urban infrastructure on the North Coast. This helps maximize the area's contribution to the national economy, transforming it into a premier destination for tourism, residential living, and logistics. Collaborations with specialized entities like CSCEC and embody the synergy needed to achieve top-tier quality and sustainability.' Commenting on the MoU, Hesham El Batrawi, Founder and CEO of said: 'We are proud to partner with CSCEC, one of China's largest investment and construction groups. Through this project, we aim to implement innovative solutions that advance resource sustainability, create new jobs, and attract further investment. We also look forward to similar collaborations in the future.' He added: 'This partnership strengthens project portfolio, which has surpassed EGP 1.5 billion in the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Our projects stand out by applying value engineering principles at every stage, ensuring environmental responsibility goes hand-in-hand with long-term value creation.' Chenwei, General Manager of CSCEC International North Africa, praised role in the Downtown Lagoon Project, stating: 'The signing of this MoU between CSCEC and represents not just a resource integration, but a strategic step to build technical advantages and enhance market competitiveness in artificial lake systems, waterscape engineering, and related facilities.' Notably, also engages in leading international and local exhibitions—such as WATREX 2025 and the Egyptian Leisure Exhibition—to foster dialogue around smart infrastructure. This contributes to maximizing the value of water as a vital resource and promoting sustainable consumption for Egypt's future. © 2024 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Daily News Egypt
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
P.ZONE, CSCEC International sign MoU to advance major water projects
an aqua tech solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSCEC International Construction Egypt Co. Ltd. (SSC)—a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation—to deliver water features in CSCEC's landmark projects across Egypt. This collaboration aligns with wider strategy to support national infrastructure development and promote Egypt's sustainable economic growth. As part of this partnership, has commenced work on the Downtown Lagoon project in New Alamein City. The company will offer comprehensive end-to-end services, including design, civil works, electromechanical works, project management, and long-term maintenance for water-centric developments. Sherif ElSherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, recently inaugurated the trial filling of the largest main lake within the Downtown Lagoon project, designed by Italian firm Myrtha Pools. This phase aims to test the waterproofing system, marking the first of eleven lakes to enter trial operation. Covering an area of 15 feddans, the lake is distinguished by seven islands encircled by a tourist promenade and dedicated paths for bicycles and electric vehicles. Amr Khattab, Infrastructure General Manager and Spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, underscored the partnership's strategic importance: 'The Downtown area of New Alamein City is central to the state's vision of building globally competitive smart cities under a masterplan covering around 49,000 feddans. Developing the lagoons is a key part of our efforts to boost tourism and urban infrastructure on the North Coast. This helps maximize the area's contribution to the national economy, transforming it into a premier destination for tourism, residential living, and logistics. Collaborations with specialized entities like CSCEC and embody the synergy needed to achieve top-tier quality and sustainability.' Commenting on the MoU, Hesham El Batrawi, Founder and CEO of said: 'We are proud to partner with CSCEC, one of China's largest investment and construction groups. Through this project, we aim to implement innovative solutions that advance resource sustainability, create new jobs, and attract further investment. We also look forward to similar collaborations in the future.' He added: 'This partnership strengthens project portfolio, which has surpassed EGP 1.5 billion in the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Our projects stand out by applying value engineering principles at every stage, ensuring environmental responsibility goes hand-in-hand with long-term value creation.' Chenwei, General Manager of CSCEC International North Africa, praised role in the Downtown Lagoon Project, stating: 'The signing of this MoU between CSCEC and represents not just a resource integration, but a strategic step to build technical advantages and enhance market competitiveness in artificial lake systems, waterscape engineering, and related facilities.' Notably, also engages in leading international and local exhibitions—such as WATREX 2025 and the Egyptian Leisure Exhibition—to foster dialogue around smart infrastructure. This contributes to maximizing the value of water as a vital resource and promoting sustainable consumption for Egypt's future.
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
P.ZONE and CSCEC International Construction Egypt Co.,Ltd. sign MoU
The start of the trial filling of the main lake within the 'Downtown Lagoon' project El Batrawi: project portfolio has exceeded EGP 1.5 billion during the 2024–2025 fiscal year Cairo, Egypt – a leading aqua tech solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSCEC International Construction Egypt a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation in Egypt, to implement water features in CSCEC's landmark projects in Egypt. This collaboration comes as part of broader plan to advance national infrastructure and drive Egypt's sustainable economic growth. Leveraging over four decades of global and local expertise in water technology, takes pride in its partnership with CSCEC—which began with the launch of the 'Downtown Lagoon' project in New Alamein City. This milestone project solidifies position as a trusted partner for CSCEC's future developments. Through this collaboration, will deliver comprehensive, end-to-end services covering design, civil works, electromechanical works, project management, and maintenance throughout the entire lifecycle of water-centric projects. His Excellency Eng. Sherif El‑Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, recently signaled the start of the trial filling of the largest main lake within the 'Downtown Lagoon' project, designed by the Italian company Myrtha Pools. This phase aimed to test the waterproofing system, making it the first of the project's eleven lakes to enter trial operation. Spanning 15 feddans, this lake is distinguished by seven islands surrounded by a tourist promenade, as well as dedicated paths for bicycles and electric vehicles. In this context, Eng. Amr Khattab, Infrastructure General Manager & Spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, emphasized the pivotal role of this partnership in the region's development, saying: ''The Downtown area of New Alamein City serves as a cornerstone of the state's vision to build globally competitive smart cities, under an integrated urban masterplan spanning approximately 49,000 feddans. The development of its lagoons is an integral part of our efforts to enhance the North Coast's tourism and urban infrastructure, supporting the state's primary objective to maximize the area's added value to the national economy and transform it into a world‑class destination for tourism, residential living, and logistics. Partnerships with specialized entities like CSCEC and exemplify the synergy of expertise needed to achieve the highest standards of quality and sustainability.' Commenting on the partnership, Hesham El Batrawi, Founder and CEO of stated: 'We are proud to collaborate with CSCEC, one of China's largest investment and construction groups. Through this project, we aspire to implement innovative solutions that enhance resource sustainability, create new job opportunities, and attract further investments. We also look forward to similar future collaborations.' He continued: 'This partnership strengthens project portfolio, which has exceeded EGP 1.5 billion during the 2024–2025 fiscal year. These projects are distinguished by the application of value engineering principles at every stage, ensuring that environmental responsibility aligns with long‑term value creation.' On his part, Mr. Chenwei, General Manager of CSCEC International North Africa, first gave high recognition to Pzone's performance in fulfilling its obligations in the Downtown Lagoon Project, and stated, "The signing of the MOU between CSCEC and Pzone is not only a deep integration of resources but also a significant strategic deployment to build technical barriers and enhance market competitiveness in the fields of artificial lake systems, waterscape engineering, and ancillary facilities." It is worth noting that regularly participates in leading international and local exhibitions—such as WATREX 2025 and the Egyptian Leisure Exhibition—fostering the dialogue around smart infrastructure. This contributes to maximizing the value of water as a vital resource and rationalizing its consumption, thereby contributing to a sustainable future for Egypt.
