Museum Description: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is located west of Cairo near Giza pyramids. The selected location for this mega project is a witness to the greatness of Egypt in the past, present, and future. The museum is mainly designed to be the largest archeological museum in the world. Its area is about 117 feddans (500.000 sq. m.). It houses more than 100.000 artifacts belonging to both Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods. It's expected to be visited by more than 5 million visitors annually. The museum will include a number of commercial and entertainment service buildings, a conservation and restoration center and a museum garden planting the trees that the ancient Egyptian used to know. The project will be carried out in three major phases at a cost of $ 550 million. During 2010, the second phase (Phase II) of the project was inaugurated which included a Conservation Center (CC) consisting of a number of tests and analyses labs such as Scanning Electron Microscope & Microbiology labs, in addition to Mummies & Human remains lab, Stone lab, Wood lab, and Ceramics, Glass and Metal labs. The third Phase (Phase III) of the project includes the construction of the museum's main exhibition hall which will display 100.000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, Schoolers museum, a Conference Center, an Archeological Library and the Child museum. The final inauguration of the project will be on Nov.2022. A visitor's tour inside the museum begins...
2020-11-29 13:15:06
Location : Giza, Egypt written by: Ali Dagher The most distinguishing character of Egypt, is its ancient history, and the most distinguished part of this history is its Pharaonic civilization, and the mosts important icon of this civilization is the pyramids: this lofty, exceptional architectural legend that there is no alike in any other civilization around the globe. On this basis - perhaps because of its location near the Grand Egyptian Museum that is due to open soon - it came to thinking of developing the Pyramids plateau, which is one of the most important national projects in Egypt, which is consideration has begun in 2009 under the name of “Khufu Plateau”, it will turn the Pyramids’ antiquities area into a global tourist attraction site. Project’s beginning in 2009 Implementing the project began in January 2009, it came as part of the strategy of preserving the archaeological and natural heritage of the plateau as well as raising the quality of the visitor's experience. The overall vision of the scheme The project supervisors emphasized that within today’s framework of determinants, and the historical significance of the site, the plan has relied on dividing the site and its archaeological area into zones, assuring the preservation of its nature, conditions and data of each zone with the possible and appropriate activities. The studies...
2020-11-05 13:11:31
Written by: Ali Dagher Within the framework of the project to support planning and development management in Greater Cairo, and based on the special assignments to prepare a plan for the development of the southern entrance area of the city of Giza as it is the main gate to the city, a development plan is being prepared, which main objectives are to link and integrate major development projects and raise the value and efficiency of land use in addition to establishing a comprehensive collective transport center in El-Moneeb area to solve the problem of the transportation system and random parking, as well as establishing administrative and service centers that meet the citizens needs. And based on the meeting held on August, 25th. 2020, at the headquarters of the New Urban Communities Authority headed by the Minister of Housing, General. Governor of Giza, the Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors, Vice President of the Urban Development Authority, the Advisor to the Minister of Housing for Roads and Transportation, and representatives of the governorate and consultants, in which the development of El-Monib Square was discussed, and the meeting ended with the directives of Dr. Eng. Minister of Housing, to prepare a plan to fully develop the southern entrance area of the city of Giza. Several coordination meetings were also held at the headquarters of the General Organization for Urban Planning, headed by the Chairma...
2020-12-17 13:48:55
Eng. Mohamed Ahmed Morsi, Minister of State for Military Production, and Dr. Tariq Rahmi, Governor of Gharbia, witnessed the signing ceremony of two cooperation contracts between the Military Production Company for Projects, Engineering Consultations and General Supplies and the Gharbia Governorate. The two contracts were signed by Dr. Ahmed Atta, Deputy of Gharbia Governor, and Eng. Majed Al Sarti, Chairman & CEO of the Military Production Company for Projects and Engineering Consultations at the headquarters of the Ministry of Military Production's General Office, to implement a number of development projects in Gharbia Governorate. He added that this signature comes in light of the cooperation protocol signed last March between the National Authority for Military Production and the Gharbia Governorate, with a view to maximizing the economic, social and investment benefits of some lands that fall within the scope of the geographical space of Gharbia Governorate, and developing them to establish many investment and development projects. The Minister of Military Production added that within the framework of the signing of these two contracts, an investment project consisting of a hotel and restaurants complex in the "Old Traffic" land would be established, marketed and run, and another investment project would be established on the "Beau Rivage Land" consisting of a three-storey underground garage, a commercial...
2020-12-17 15:23:08
In a speech before the joint economic and commercial forum between Egypt and Iraq, Nivine Gamea, Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry, expressed her happiness in the presence of a large number of representatives of the private sector, major companies and federations of commerce chambers in the two countries in this important forum, as the two governments in Egypt and Iraq seek to strengthen and boost the bilateral trade and economic relations between the two countries in the stage of reconstruction. She emphasized that this defining stage requires bilateral cooperation between Arab countries and the activation of this cooperation through initiatives and support for the private sector. The minister indicated that the volume of Egyptian exports to Iraq increased during 2019, pointing out that the next phase will witness more cooperation between the two countries and an increase in the rates of trade exchange between the two countries, noting at the same time that there are many service projects that the Egyptian government can contribute to, and the vital role of the private sector in this regard. On the other hand, Dr. Alaa Ahmed, the Iraqi Minister of Trade, stressed the importance of this forum, which represents the two governments and the private sector in the two countries, in a unified forum that organizes trade relations, which will lead up to promoting trade and stimulating investments between the two countries. The Iraqi Minister of...
2020-12-17 15:50:11
Banque Misr signed a cooperation protocol with the Housing and Development Bank (HDB), with a view to setting up mechanisms for joint cooperation to establish and market major residential, commercial and administrative projects. Mr. Mohamed El-Etrebi, Banque Misr COB and Executive manager signed the protocol with Mr. Hassan Ghanem, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Housing and Development Bank.The signing of the protocol comes within the framework of the implementation of the general policy pursued by the state, which aims to expand the establishment of major projects, especially those that lead up to providing housing and job opportunities. Banque Misr owns many distinguished land plots that are suitable for establishing projects (residential / commercial / administrative / entertainment) and the Housing and Development Bank (HDB) has extensive experience in the field of constructing and marketing distinguished residential, commercial, administrative and entertainment projects everywhere in Egypt, and it has specialized calibers qualified enough to carry out such Projects. Based on the vital role of Egyptian banks in advancing and driving the economy, the agreement allows granting financing to unit buyers within the framework of the laws and regulations governing the real estate market in Egypt. It must be noted that real estate financing is granted in a way that serves all segments of citizens to achieve public benefit for all parties of the sys...
2020-11-12 15:29:43
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers published a report that included infographics highlighting the state’s trend towards green economy projects, in order to preserve the environment and the health of citizens. The report states that Egypt is the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to issue government sovereign green bonds in global markets, at a value of $ 750 million for a period of 5 years, while the total value of purchase orders on the issuance of government sovereign green bonds amounted to more than $ 3.7 billion, which contributed in reducing the rate of return to 5.25% instead of 5.75%. The report stated that the launch of these green bonds aims to provide funding for environmentally friendly projects, as well as encourage clean investments in the region The report indicated that the green projects aim at enhancing the efficiency of resource use, as well as reducing carbon emissions, wastes and pollution, as well as preventing the loss of biodiversity. It must be noted that 14% of the total public investment for these projects has been directed to the 2020/2021 budget, as the cost of implementing 691 green projects in the FY 2020/2021 plan is about EGP 447.3 billion. The value of Egypt Portfolio of eligible green projects amounted to $ 1.9 billion until September 2020, of which 16% in the field of renewable energy, 19% in the field of clean transportation, 26% in the field of water and sanitation, and 39% in the field of...
2020-11-12 16:44:20
May Abdel Hamid, head of the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund, said in a statement that the real estate financing provided by local banks to clients amounted to about EGP 30.45 billion until mid-September, while mortgage companies contributed EGP 1.65 billion, noting that the number of beneficiaries recorded 324079 customers. According to the list of joint-stock banks, the National Bank of Egypt continued to lead the financing parties, with a value of EGP 8.74 billion, from which 86.580 customers benefited, followed by Banque Misr, which occupied the second place with a share of 22.21%, with a value of loans amounting to EGP 6.784 billion, directed to 66.471 clients, followed by the Housing and Development Bank with financing amounting to EGP 5.248 billion, directed to 59.270 clients. Abdel Hamid added that the number of banks acquiring the highest financing percentage are 6 local banks: “National Bank”, “Banque Misr”, “Housing and Development Bank”, “Banque du Caire”, “Commercial International Bank” and “Industrial Development Bank”, with a share of about 86% of the total financing provided by the banking sector to low-income clients of the Social Housing Fund. Banque du Caire ranked fourth with financing amounting to EGP 2.446 billion, till mid-September, directed to 28,446 customers, with a share of 8.08%, followed by the Commercial International Bank with loans amounting t...
2020-11-19 15:21:22
Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, held a meeting with Dr. Assem El Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Eng. Khaled Seddik, Executive Director of the Informal Settlements Development Fund, Dr. Mohamed El-Khatib, Development Consultant, representatives of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, and a number of concerned bodies and stakeholders to follow up the executive situation of the development projects of Historic Cairo. During the meeting, the proposed vision for the development projects of Historic Cairo was reviewed. It was pointed out that “Historic Cairo” has an area of about 32 km2, and it has been declared on the World Heritage List by UNESCO since 1979, as it represents an exceptional historical value, both at its traditional architectural heritage level, and the handicrafts it still produces. Dr. Mohamed El Khatib, a development consultant, explained that the historic Cairo development plan aims to enhance and strengthen the connection between historical areas, through various environmentally friendly public transport systems, and paths that support pedestrian and bicycle traffic, thus reducing the need for the use of private cars, as well as dealing with the broader historical framework of Historic Cairo. It reconnects the different successive eras of Cairo in time and space, and links the historical, cultural and natural features that the city witnessed and lived in the past and at present, through an arc...
2020-11-19 15:22:30
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi conducted an inspection tour of a number of construction projects and sites in the New Administrative Capital (NAC), including Egypt International City for Olympic Games, the largest integrated Olympic sports city in the Middle East that is established in coordination with all international sports federations in accordance with each sport's latest global technical standards and procedures. This City houses an international stadium with a capacity for 90,000 spectators, two indoor gyms with a capacity of 15,000 and 8,000 spectators respectively, and Olympic sports complexes for swimming, all equestrian activities, tennis, squash and other sports. This is in addition to archery, shooting and laser-shooting and shotguns ranges, as well as an athletics track. The City also includes an integrated sports hospital, a well-equipped hotel for hosting sports delegations, and the Capital’s necessary facilities to accommodate visitors and facilitate their movement, including a mosque with a capacity of 500 worshipers, parking spaces for buses and cars and all other services, in addition to wide green spaces in this beautiful city, which goes in harmony with its facilities and the nature of its sports activity. This City is considered a huge addition to the infrastructure established in the field of international sporting activity in Egypt and the region, in a manner that qualifies Egypt to host and organize major int...
2020-11-19 15:24:39
Dr. Hala Al-Saeed, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said that the "Development Initiative" was launched last September in coordination and fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of State for Information and a number of other ministries, pointing out that the preparation for launching a specialized training program for media cadres and bodies in coordination with the United Nations Development Program. This was during the speech of Dr. Hala Al-Saeed at the ceremony of handing over the prizes of the "Development Initiative" competition at the headquarters of the Ministry of State for Information, delivered on her behalf by Dr. Mona Essam, Head of the Sustainable Development Unit at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development. The celebration was attended by Mr. Osama Heikal, Minister of State for Information, Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, and Mr. Mohamed Al-Atribi, COB of Banque Misr. Al-Saeed pointed out that the importance of the "development initiative" lies in raising awareness of what sustainable development means to the Egyptian citizen and how it affects the style and quality of his life and be effective in implementing its programs, placing strong emphasis on creating a societal dialogue about sustainable development and Egypt's vision 2030, and how to involve society as a whole in achieving them, through educating and training the Egyptian media on the im...
2020-11-19 19:23:12
Dr. Khaled Al-Anani, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said that the project to restore the Imam al-Shafi’i Mosque is a huge project carried out by the Arab Contractors Company, because of its experience in this field. The restoration took place under the Tourism Ministry's supervision, with the full EGP 13m in funding coming from the Ministry of Endowments. He referred to the efforts made by the government to develop the area as a whole. This was among the work done to develop Ain El-Sira Lake and the area around the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, including bridges and roads. He added that there will be a grand parade soon, that will see the transportation of the mummies of 22 ancient Egyptian kings and queens from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Hisham Samir, Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Engineering Affairs, said that the first phase of the restoration project was completed in 2018. The phase included the completion of all historical and construction monitoring of the Quba (Dome) and the archaeological documentation of its components and decorations. In addition, an optimal restoration approach was put in place to address the structural deterioration and to the take the necessary protective measures for all its architectural and decorative elements. This took place alongside the completion of all of the external facade restoration. The second phase of the...
2020-11-26 14:22:48
The German government-run agencies and institutions will pump €132.8 million into 11 projects in Egypt as part of round of bilateral cooperation negotiations between the Egyptian and German governments for the year 2021. This came during the bilateral round of talks, which was held this November virtually between the Egyptian and German governments, with the participation of 41 representatives from Egyptian ministries and government agencies, and 31 representatives from German governmental and development institutions. The funding will take the form of financial contributions and grants, Egyptian Ministry of International Cooperation said in a statement. The projects to start next year cover a range of areas including technical and vocational education, encouraging employment, supporting the private sector, supporting the risk guarantee system, solid waste, promoting the effective use of water, reducing its loss in agriculture, and improving the framework for water management, drinking and sanitation. On the other hand, the Saudi Grant Management Committee's board has approved of financing projects in Egypt with a total fund of EGP 200 million, which is allocated to financing small, medium-sized and micro-sized enterprises. Under the new facility, the ABE (Bank of Alexandria) will obtain EGP 100 million to finance the digital transformation and handicrafts programs for small, medium-sized and micro-sized enterprises. The Minister of International Coope...
2020-11-26 14:37:13
Dr. Sayed Ismail, Deputy Minister of Housing for Infrastructure Affairs and Head of the Project Management Unit (PMU) at the Ministry, and Dr. Ghada Labib, Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology, participated in the ceremony of handing over certificates for completing the Project Management Professional Course “PMP” as part of the Institutional Development and Capacity Building Program for the staff of the state's administrative body, which is a part of Egypt's digital strategy, carried out by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. At the beginning of the ceremony, Dr. Ghada Labib welcomed Dr. Sayed Ismail, and the trainees from the drinking water and sanitation facilities sector, and gave a presentation on Egypt's digital strategy and the various programs supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to build the capacity of workers in the state's administrative body. Dr. Ghada Labib, Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology, praised the outstanding performance of the training group throughout the training period and confirmed that coordination is currently underway to train another group of workers in the drinking water and sanitation facilities sector, in order to complete the institutional development process. For his part, Dr. Sayed Ismail thanked Dr. Ghada Labib for her role in achieving fruitful and constructive cooperation between the Min...
2020-11-26 14:31:27
Stiegler's Gorge Dam, Rufiji Dam or Nyerere Dam are all different names for one of the largest dams in Africa that is currently being constructed on the Rufiji River in Tanzania with Egyptian arms, a joint venture implemented by a consortium made up of the Arab Contractors and the Elsewedy Electric. The consortium was awarded a tender to establish the hydropower dam on Tanzania's Rufiji River in 2018, provided that the project will be completed and the dam will be inaugurated in 2022. Tanzania Dam from Concept to Implementation The idea of constructing a dam on the Rufiji River in Tanzania dates back to the beginning of the twentieth century. The first study of the dam was conducted in 1940.This study envisaged building a small-sized dam to control floods in the area and protect the irrigation infrastructure. However, by 1961 the FAO published a study that included the possibility of establishing a larger dam that aims to generate electricity and turn the area into an industrial environment in addition to controlling floods and providing irrigation and drinking water. After the independence of Tanganyika in 1961, President Nyerere saw the hydroelectric dams as an opportunity to develop Tanzania and a move towards industrialization with cheap electricity to get out of the economic crisis. This has prompted him to search for an external source to finance the dam. However, implementation did not take place due to the World Bank's refusal to...
2020-11-26 14:33:30
Establishing 4 towers, with heights of 26 floors and implementation rates reaching 61% ... Starting to finish the facades, electricity and buildings The capital is witnessing a large number of projects that dramatically changed its shape from. This was clearly evident in the informal areas or slums that changed the shape of the Cairo governorate; the most important of which is the Maspero Triangle development project that is being implemented behind the Radio and Television Building in the Nile Corniche. The implementation rates reached the 60% of the project, where the basement was built and 8 recurring floors, in conjunction with the continuation of the internal and external finishing works, where the façade finishes are now being tested. Work is now underway on the special towers for alternative housing for residents who wish to return back again, as the towers that overlook 26th of July Street appeared to passers-by as an 8- floor building, in addition to the basement dedicated to a garage. Engineer Salah Metwally, the supervisor of the Maspero Triangle development project, and the representative of the Urban Communities Authority, confirmed that building works are being carried out and electricity pipes are being extended inside the units in preparation for the painting works. It's worth noting that finishes samples that will be implemented in the project have also been approved of. Engineer Salah Metwally clarified...
2020-11-26 14:38:32
Cairo Governorate is preparing to announce that it is free of informal settlements, in conjunction with the transfer of residents of the remaining informal areas and slums to separate areas in the civilized projects that have been completed, chiefly Asmarat 3 & El- Mahrousa 1 and 2. The governor of Cairo revealed that the governorate has completed the housing of Rawdet El-Sayeda completely of the area's residents and part of the residents of Al-Tayybi area. The planning of Rawdet El-Sayeda 2 is underway in El- Sayeda Zainab, as well as housing El-Mahrousa 1 & 2 projects, and a large part of the Asmarat 3 project. He added that residents from Mansheya Nasir al-Herafiyin, Old Cairo, Dar al-Salaam, and al-Gabkhana, and al-Mahrousa 1 and 2 have been relocated and settled. Residents of Arab al-Husn, Ezbet al-Saffeh and Rawd al-Farag are currently being settled. It's worth mentioning that the demolition of the Ezbet al-Saffeh area is scheduled to end within approximately 10 days. Abdel-Al indicated that the removal of informal areas south of Cairo will begin, such as the areas of Batn al-Baqara, al-Suhaila and Kom Ghurab, al-Gabkhana, al-Mahjar area, Ezbet Khayrallah and the dangerous areas there, pointing out that dealing with these areas is linked to the end of the projects scheduled for housing the people there. Al-Khayala project is about to be completed and services are underway, and the Factory 18 project is scheduled to be completed next Marc...
2020-12-05 09:30:49
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Presidential Advisor for Urban Planning Major General/ Amir Sayed Ahmed, Chairman of the Engineering Authority of the Armed Forces, Staff Major General/ Ihab Al-Far, Director of Armed Forces Engineering Authority Advisory Office, Major General/ Khaled Mubarak, and Assistant Director of the Department of Military Engineers Major General Ashraf Al-Arabi, as well as Director of road designs at the Military Engineering Department Brigadier General Abdel Aziz El-Feki. The meeting discussed the implementation status of a number of national projects carried out by the Engineering Authority across Egypt, especially those related to the national network of new roads and axes. The meeting also discussed the ongoing construction work in the New Administrative Capital and El-Galala City and the development plan of Ramses Square. In this context, the construction and engineering position of some projects in the New Administrative Capital was showcased. They discussed in further detail the implementation status of the Diplomatic Quarter which will include the embassies of foreign countries and the headquarters of international and regional organizations located in Egypt. President El-Sisi called for expediting the implementation of this project, emphasizing that it has to include all the different services and various social activities for its residents and frequent visitors. The engineering designs of the facilities at the Strateg...
2020-12-06 08:16:11
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, Eng. Sherif Ismail, Assistant President of the Republic for National and Strategic Projects, Mahmoud Shaarawi, Minister of Local Development, Dr. Assem El-Jazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, and Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed, Adviser to the President of the Republic for Planning , and Major General Staff Ihab Al-Far, head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority. The president was briefed on the outcome of the efforts and steps taken during the past period in this context, especially in the governorates of Cairo, Giza and Alexandria, and the outcome of the work of the relevant committees that were formed from all the competent authorities, as well as the proposals and mechanisms being discussed to reorganize urban activity according to new building requirements. The President directed the formulation of the new building system in a complete manner in terms of aspects and details in a way that achieves the governance of the construction process and urban expansion, within a framework of clear standards, including engineering designs, construction stages, absorption of cars and services for each building, and criteria for determining the height of residential buildings, stressing the imperative of applying these standards. To regulate the construction process, and to adopt a new path of housing and urban expansion, a path based on scientific and objective rules that e...
2020-12-05 09:50:58
Dr. Assem El-Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, said that the Arab Contractors Company will receive the award for the best contracting company in Uganda tomorrow, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Housing for National Projects and the Chairman and CEO of the company. This award is for the role of the company in implementing many of the developmental projects there which are distinguished by its execution according to the international standards in terms of quality and performance.. Dr. Assem El-Gazzar emphasized that this award reflects the strength of the Egyptian contracting companies and their ability to achieve successes inside and outside the country in the projects they implement.
2020-12-05 10:45:02
The project "Egypt-PV" Small Scale Photovoltaic Systems won the British Energy Institute Award, while the " " company receives the award for the best contracting company in Uganda from the Ugandan president for the company's total achievements in his country. The British Energy Institute announced during its celebration, within the annual competition "EI Awards" for the year 2020, the winning of the project "Small Solar Cell Systems Egypt-PV", which was implemented by the Industry Modernization Center in partnership with the United Nations Development Program, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This award is considered one of the most distinguished awards in the field of energy. It was awarded to the project for presenting the best practices worldwide for deploying small solar cell systems on the roofs of facilities, noting that the director of the institute recommended transferring the experience gained in implementation to other countries in the world. It is the only Egyptian project that has been selected since the inception of that international award 20 years ago, which is a real achievement for the Egyptian state, and a culmination of the results of the project, which is part of Egypt's great efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the framework of supporting the implementation of Egypt's 2030 strategy for sustainable development. The project was selected from the projects submi...
2020-12-06 08:23:13
The project of New Assiut Barrage is considered the great water passage on the River Nile after the High Dam. It is one of the projects carried out by the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources - Reservoirs and Grand Barrages Sector (RGBS) to organize the water management in the agriculture and irrigation field and serve 5 Upper Egypt governorates. The project was established in partnership between the Egyptian and the German governments as an alternative to the old Assiut barrages. It is assumed to benefit from it in agriculture, irrigation to conserve water, and electricity generation through the power plant, as well as river navigation, and tourism promotion through the maritime locks, and road and transport work. Its construction continued for several years until it was inaugurated by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Project Description: The proposed Barrage is multipurpose Project: irrigation, navigation, and hydropower. New Assiut Barrage Project consists of an embankment dam, a gated spillway, a river hydropower plant and a navigation lock in the river Nile. The project scope of works: the construction of 2 navigation locks of 150m x 17m according to the latest international technologies to accommodate the increase in the river and tourism transport units; the construction of a 4-lanes upper bridge over the new barrage with capacity 70 tons to link the East and West banks of the River Nile in Assiut. The Barrage Project components are: Sluiceway with 8...
2020-12-05 11:17:24
Markaz Dairut (Municipal Division), the last Markaz of Assiut governorate from the northern side, is one of the most important projects implemented by the Ministry of Transport. The project,"Dairout Free Corridor", which is built on the Nile River, connects the "eastern desert, western desert and agricultural" roads, at a total cost of EGP 1.7bn. The "Dairout Free Corridor" project is a great quantum leap in the movement of transport and communications. It contributes to the link between urban and industrial communities because it includes 13 industrial work, including 2 main bridges (a bridge over the Nile River with a length of about 1000 m, and a bridge on the railway with a length of 865 m above the "Assiut-Sohag" agricultural road, the "Cairo-Aswan" railway and the Al-Ibrahimiya canal, with 4 navigational openings, 10 shallow bridges and 1 culvert for torrents, with a length of 15 km and a width of 21 meters on two lanes. The project is one of the national projects that the state has recently implemented that aim to achieve sustainable development and Egypt's Vision 2030 in light of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's interests to implement such projects and develop services provided to citizens in various sectors, especially infrastructure projects and the development of roads and bridges network to facilitate transportation between East and West, and to provide services to citizens in Upper Egypt gove...
2020-12-05 12:09:35
Lt. General Kamel El Wazir, Minister of Transport, conducted an inspection tour to follow up the rates of implementation concerning a number of projects in the ports of Dekheila and Alexandria, where he inspected the new liquid bulk handling and storage station, whose area is about 6000 meters, and its 23 tanks with a storage capacity of 28,500,000 liters. He watched the stages of work at the station, which begins with receiving the ship and confirming the quality and quantity of the product, then reviewing all safety measures for the lines and tanks, then pumping the product from the ship to the tanks at the station, finally ending with the customs procedures and then shipping the products to the factories on trucks after confirming the safety process. The station includes the entry and exit gates, the reservoir area, and the lines from the site to berth. The Minister of Transport inspected Berth 92, which is 350 meters in length and 15 meters in depth, designated for general cargo, and whose maintenance work was completed in just two months at a cost of EGP 15 million. He also inspected the maintenance work of Berth 94 designated for public goods, as maintenance work was completed at Berth 94/1, with a length of 400 meters, at a total cost of EGP 5 million. Maintenance work for Berth 94/5, with a length of 200 meters, was also completed at a cost of EGP 10 million. Berth 94/4 maintenance is being carried out, with 200 meters long and 12 meters deep. The implementat...
2020-12-06 08:37:49
In continuation of the efforts and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy’s plan to strengthen the Egyptian transmission network, Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, witnessed signing of a contract between the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and the Hitachi ABB for Power Grids for the supply and installation of Static Synchronous condenser- STATCOM devices. For the first time in the Egyptian grid at El-Owainat Main Transformer station on the high-voltage of 220 KV. In order to keep pace with the latest technologies to improve the performance of modern electrical networks in the world with a capacity of 200+ megafarad. The project aims to improve the grid’s performance and increase its reliability and stability in El-Owainat area to secure and improve the quality of electrical supply. The total value of the project is about 431 million EGP. The financing is done within the strategic projects of the Ministry of Electricity with an implementation period of about 18 months, starting from the date of signing the contract. Such actions come as a confirmation of the directives of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to strengthen the electrical grid in the various governorates of Egypt, and within the framework of the huge efforts made by the electricity and renewable energy sector to develop the electricity transmission grids in the various governorates of Egypt within the plan to raise the q...
2020-12-10 14:00:10
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting to follow up the procedures for expanding establishment of community universities in the presence of Mr. Tariq Amer, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Hala El-Saeed, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Mohamed Maait, Minister of Finance, and Dr. Ayman Ashour, Deputy Minister of Higher Education for Scientific Research Affairs. The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research explained that it is possible to reach about 14 community universities during the coming period, pointing out that it has been agreed to start with 8 universities as an urgent stage, where the Engineering Authority of the Egyptian Armed Forces will immediately start implementing the work of this stage. During the meeting, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar gave a presentation on the vision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in establishing community universities with while benefiting from public universities, indicating that the goal of establishing these universities is to achieve integration between mother universities and community universities, in pursuit of the vision of higher education 2030, adding that work is being done to link universities with economic activities and the labor market in every province, in the fields of agriculture, industry and mining, tourism, commerce and logistical services, and construction....
2020-12-14 07:40:38
Dr. Maged Fahmy Negm, President of Helwan University, revealed the full details of establishing Helwan Applied Community University, the date of laying the foundation stone, the date set for the university to join the educational system, and details of studying programs at the new Community University. Indicating that an area of 60 acres has been allocated from inside the campus of Helwan University to be Helwan Applied Community University as he allocated an amount of 100 million EGP as a first share for the university to participate in this fledgling university. Dr. Maged Negm, President of Helwan University, added that the new Helwan Applied Community University is expected to include 7 colleges, some of which have new specializations needed by the local labor market, such as the College of Digital Management and the College of Physiotherapy, especially since there are only 4 physical therapy colleges at the level of public universities. Dr. Maged Fahmy Negm, President of Helwan University, continued that there will be a Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and a College of Applied Human Sciences, which includes a translation program and a program for legal contracts, as faculties of Literature, Law and Education are considered to have a total of 3 different programs within the College of Applied Human Sciences. Dr. Maged Fahmy Negm indicated in his statements that the study is intended to begin at Helwan Applied Community University and be ready to admit students at...
2020-12-14 07:39:02
Engineer Osama Abdel-Ghani, head of the New City of Alamein Development Authority, stated that a delegation of professors and students of Faculties of Engineering and Applied Arts at Cairo University was received, to get acquainted with the most important projects and constructions that have been and are being implemented in the New City of Alamein, to develop a sense of pride, glory and belonging to them. The head of authority accompanied the university delegation on an inspection tour of the tourist walkway, the beach towers overlooking the sea, the Latin Quarter, the Obelisk Square, the Cabinet headquarters and other projects, as the delegation expressed their great admiration for the work carried out. The head of the authority indicated that the students listened to a detailed explanation about the ongoing projects in the city and the development plan in it, and they also met with engineers and members of the project advisory offices, and praised the effort made for what they saw of the size of the achievement. Engineer Osama Abdel-Ghani explained that the aim of organizing students’ visits of engineering faculties in Egyptian universities, for the major national projects that are currently being implemented on the land of Egypt, including projects that are being implemented for the first time, such as the beach towers in the new city of Alamein, is to provide students with practical experiences and build a generation of distinguished engineers in...
2020-12-10 15:30:53
Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Future University is holding a webinar (online seminar) through the application of ZOOM, titled "National Projects for Roads and Bridges.. New Vessels for Comprehensive Development." The Webinar was held on Tuesday at 12:00 PM, in the presence of Dr. Hisham Arafat, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, a professor of engineering at Future University and a former Minister of Transport. The seminar comes in light of the unprecedented boom in the roads and bridges sector in recent years, which has had positive repercussions and a major contribution to supporting sustainable development projects in all its forms, whether urban development and establishment of new cities, or industrial and agricultural development, as well as providing the necessary infrastructure to attract More investment. Future University had recently succeeded in making new progress in the "QS" world ranking of universities in the Arab region for the year 2021, according to an accurate assessment of research, education and other activities, indicating that Future University in Egypt ranked 71st among Arab universities that are estimated with more than two thousand universities for the year 2021, after it was ranked 111-120 in 2020, after its work to confirm data and verify accuracy. Within the framework of its academic role as an influential force in reshaping the future of the educational system, Future University in Egypt wo...
2020-12-10 15:36:47
National projects have changed the features of Cairo Governorate, the capital of Egypt, which is famous for its history and civilization, as these projects aim to restore the cultural destination of the capital again through re-planning slum areas and converting them into tourist attractions, highlighting the history, civilization and heritage of the capital, and among the projects that will change From the shape of Cairo, the project to develop the perimeter of the wall of Sur Magra El-Oyoun in Old Cairo in El-Fustat region after transfering tanneries, and it is built on an area of approximately 95 acres. Information about the housing project that is being implemented behind the wall of Sur Magra El-Oyoun in Old Cairo - Cairo: 70 residential buildings are being constructed of different heights and spaces. The units are approximately 1286 units, after adding10 residential buildings. The areas of the residential unit reaches 150 meters with services and 125 meters without services. The area of one building is 600 meters. Each floor has 4 units. All residential buildings have elevators. Buildings are constructed with gradual heights, the height of which decreases towards the wall of Sur Magra El-Oyoun The height of the buildings starts with the ground and 4 floors, then the ground and 5 floors, then the ground and 6 floors. Buildings for recreational, commercial and cultural activities are implemented on an area of ...
2020-12-14 13:54:14
Dr. Ayman Hamza, spokesman for the Ministry of Electricity, affirmed that the state seeks to own the first smart electricity grid in the Middle East, and the agreements concluded by the ministry have a very great benefit for the citizen with regard to recurring electrical faults, in addition to not needing the electrical human element to locate the malfunction or something like that, because the whole system is going to be smart electronic. The Ministry of Electricity spokesman said that the state’s project to establish and develop El-Helmeya sector control center in cooperation with JICA at a total cost of 90 million USD, which is one of the very important projects and steps for the state to shift from the traditional grid to the smart grid, pointing out that the networks have been improved in more than 47 electricity centers, at the governorates level. He added that the ministry is about to sign other agreements with JICA to develop and improve 4 control centers for electricity, including El-Helmeya Center, and the agreements also include the installation of about 490,000 smart meters, in addition to two control centers in Alexandria to install 300,000 smart meters, in addition to the North Delta Company in Damietta, to install about 175,000 meters, at a cost of 226 million USD.
2020-12-17 13:46:05
Dr. Hoda El Maraghy, Dean of the Canadian College of Engineering at the University of Windsor, who holds the highest civilian order in Canada, is participating in the “Egypt Can by Industry Conference”, which is to be held during the coming period, in order to benefit from her knowledge and experience in the field of industrial investment and the localization of industry in Egypt, as She loves Egypt and always translates this love and belonging into support for her homeland in all areas of the fourth industrial revolution, through cooperation with the concerned authorities in working on Egyptian projects through a series of conferences and the “Egypt Can Foundation”.. And now we are to monitor stations in the life of Dr. Hoda El Maraghy: She is the first woman in Canadian history to obtain a doctorate in industrial engineering. She is also the first woman to hold the position of the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Windsor in Canada. She joined the Scientific Advisory Board of the Canadian Minister of Defense, as well as a fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. The Canadian McMaster University has included Dr. Hoda El Maraghy among its elite and famous graduates. She was also awarded the "Order of Ontario” for her scientific efforts in the field of engineering; She is also the only Egyptian woman in Canada - among 114 other candidates - to receive this order, since it was offic...
2020-12-17 13:04:09
Development of a number of squares in Islamic Cairo is underway, similar to what was done in Tahrir Square The head of the advisory office of the Engineering Authority of the Armed Forces presented a report on the studies for the start of development of El-Imam El-Hussein Mosque and the surrounding area in old Cairo, similar to what was done in the El-Sayeda Zeinab meadow project, where he explained that the necessary measures are being taken to develop residential areas before starting the development of archaeological and heritage buildings. He pointed out that proposals have been prepared for each area that is required to be rehabilitated and restored in the El-Hussein area, such as Kafr El-Tameen, which includes Umm El-Ghulam Street, Qasr El-Shouq Street, and Kafr El-Zaghary Street, from the entrance to Al-Azhar Street leading to Sayed El-Dakhli lane, and from there north to the rest of the region. In addition to Khan El-Hussein for handicrafts, this in addition to developing Darb El-Labbana area, and this project includes creating an educational and cultural path in this area, as well as recreational and commercial activities, housing, tourism, and community services, as well as the urban rehabilitation of Bab Zuweila and Al-Hakim bi Amr Allah and Bab El-Wazir Street. He also presented a report on the position of the area before the development, the proposals that are currently being discussed regarding the development of this prominent...
2020-12-17 12:55:05
Dr. Assem Al-Jazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, announced the start of the implementation of the "Northern axis" in Al-Shorouk City parallel to the electric train route, which is the largest road project in the current stage in the city, For what will achieve the ease of traffic in the future Facilitates transportation from Ismailia Entrance No. (1) To Entrance No. (2), with a length of 4 km. Engineer Abdel Raouf Al Ghiti, Head of the El Shorouk City Development Authority, explained It will be implemented in 3 stages, which is to develop the old part from Entrance (1) to the train station, with a length of (800 m), and the second and third stages to the entrance of Ismailia (2), Linking to the bridge and the east axis Noting that the project includes implementation in two directions Each road has three traffic lanes, Includes traffic planning, guiding and warning signs, As well as public lighting, a sidewalk and a central island Engineer Abdel Raouf Al-Ghiti indicated that the supervisory staff and the executing company were emphasized for speedy implementation in the best way, Due to the benefit to El Shorouk City from this project.
2020-12-17 12:59:25
Eng. Kamel Al Wazir - Minister of Transport made an inspection tour to follow up the implementation rates of 3 huge projects in the field of electric traction , started by inspecting the LRT electric train project (Al Salam / New Administrative Capital / Tenth of Ramadan) Where the minister inspected the implementation work of the stations and the project bridge and held an expanded meeting with the leaders of the Agreement Authority and the companies implementing the project, He directed the necessity to work around the clock And the intensification of all work and full commitment to the time plan of the project And that all work be done according to high quality standards , Where the electric train is considered a new artery of development in the new urban communities and achieves speed of movement and the link between Cairo and the new cities (Obour - The Future - El Shorouk - New Heliopolis - Badr - the industrial zone and the tenth of Ramadan - the new administrative capital) The Minister of Transport indicated that the project is 90 km long with 16 stations and plans for the opening of the first and second stages at the celebrations of October 2021, noting that the first stage of the project is currently being implemented It extends from Adly Mansour station to the Administrative Capital 1 station, with a length of 66.3 km and a number of 11 stations and the second stage, which extends from the (Administrative Capital Station 1) to the (Administrative C...
2020-12-17 13:00:37
The Ministry of Transport has offered a package of various investment opportunities, which include 33 giant projects, to the Egyptian-American Chamber of Businessmen, and the Ministry has shown its readiness to receive investor studies and its keenness to support serious partnerships between specialized international companies and local entities. Minister of Transport said that the ministry’s strategy focuses on supporting formation of serious partnerships with specialized global entities, international financing institutions and the private sector to support the implementation of its ambitious plan to complete sustainable development and restructure and develop the transport sector in full, adding that the ministry’s plan includes 33 future projects ready for offering, and these projects include huge opportunities in the fields of developing railways and tunnels, developing sea ports, land and dry ports. On his part, Engineer Walid Abdel Fattah, Regional Director of HEAL International, said that the company supports Ministry of Transport’s plan and its ambitious strategy for diversified development and investment in various fields of transportation, which holds promising opportunities for various local companies and global entities, adding that the company seeks to take advantage of the unprecedented development opportunities in various transport sectors, which are led by electrified railway traction projects, projects to extend ne...
2020-12-17 13:45:04
Dr. Assem Al-Jazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities confirmed the need to advance work on the Al-Firdous axis project In Cairo governorate, and the completion of the work in the specified time, Indicating that the work in the first phase of the project was divided into 4 parts that work in parallel to ensure the completion of the project according to the scheduled time. For his part, Eng. Mahmoud Nassar, Head of the Central Agency for Reconstruction, held an expanded meeting to follow up on the progress of the project In the presence of Engineer Mohamed Al Kilani, Head of the Greater Cairo Reconstruction Authority, The project consultant, and officials of the companies implementing the project, And as part of the continuous follow-up For the implementation of the first phase of the axis. He stated that the aim of the project, It is the link between downtown Cairo, Salah Salem Road, the Ring Road, Nasr City and New Cairo. As well as access to the New Administrative Capital through the connecting axes available in New Cairo (Sadat Street and Mohammed Bin Zayed Corridor), And reduce traffic densities On the existing roads in the areas of Heliopolis, west of Nasr City, and the 6th of October Bridge, And the shortening of distances and times of trips, Besides reducing fuel consumption and pollution. Engineer Mahmoud Nassar indicated that the project to establish the Free Al-Firdous axis in Cairo Governorate is being implemented in 3 stages, t...
2020-12-31 13:41:30
The national projects invade the municipal divisions of Minya governorate from south to north, Samalout, Dermawas, and Minya. These projects varied between health, roads, transportation, bridges and tourism. Markaz Samalout is witnessing a major shift among the governorate's municipal divisions as it possesses a number of these projects, the most important of which is the revival of the Holy Family Path in Gabal El-Tayr in Samalout, which is one of the national projects carried out in Minya, as well as the project to develop the path of the Holy Family Journey after Vatican announced that the region is a part of the Christian pilgrimage route in the world. The development work of the second phase of the project includes the establishment of two entrances to the archaeological area, in addition to planting trees and landscape on both sides of the road leading to the ancient church. The second phase includes adding guiding signs in the area, in addition to the construction of tourist rest houses in the archaeological area, a 500-meter long basalt floor from the tourist rest house to the ancient church and painting the facades of cemeteries on both sides of the road leading to the church. The Church of the Holy Virgin lies on top of Gabal “Mount” Al-Tayr, adjacent to the River Nile, in al-Minya in Middle Egypt. It is considered one of the most important places visited by the Holy Family during their Journey into Egypt. &nb...
2020-12-31 12:26:02
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with General Amir Sayed Ahmed, advisor to the president of the Republic for urban planning, where the meeting addressed the follow-up to the “implementation plan of the national project to develop 1000 villages at the republic level.” The meeting witnessed a review of the details of the national project outline to raise the efficiency of 1000 villages spread over most geographical area of approximately 22 counties at the republic level Includes 50 centers in those governorates، In integration with the national program "dignified life" to develop rural communities، This is done in 3 stages and through several axes aimed at improving the standard of living of citizens, alleviating poverty rates and developing basic infrastructure and services ،Especially in a number of fields such as education, schools, housing, electricity, sewage system, drinking water, natural gas, waste recycling and the establishment of industrial areas
2020-12-31 12:42:01
The Egyptian Ambassador to China: The project represents a vivid example of fruitful Egyptian-Chinese cooperation ... and reflects the strong Egyptian-Chinese relations. A Chinese bank official expresses her aspiration for more cooperation in the future in various fields between Egypt and China Dr. Assem El Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, and Dr. Mohamed El Badri, the Egyptian Ambassador to China, witnessed the signing of an agreement with officials of a number of Chinese banks, to obtain the third and final tranche of the contract for financing the implementation of the central business district, in the New Administrative Capital (NAC). This was done through video conference technology, as Chinese banks officials attended at the headquarters of the Egyptian embassy in Beijing. Dr. Assem El Gazzar thanked the work teams from the Egyptian and Chinese sides who are in charge of implementing this important national project, the Central Business District in the New Administrative Capital, which is being implemented for the first time in Egypt and includes the highest tower in Africa, i.e. the iconic tower with a height of about 400 meters. This is a clear evidence of the strength of the Chinese-Egyptian relations and the joint cooperation in the field of construction, stressing that this successful model is a source of pride and an honor for the professional management of projects. An official of the Chinese banks that financed the pr...
2020-12-31 12:54:40
Egypt’s Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir held a meeting with Mr. Masaki Noke, Ambassador of Japan in Cairo, to discuss cooperation in overhauling and maintenance of 35 Cairo subway second-line trains which were supplied by Japanese company Mitsubishi since 1996. The two sides discussed the latest developments in the technical offer submitted by the Japanese company Mitsubishi to implement the manufacturing and supply of mobile units, CP 412 for the first phase of the fourth line of the metro. Wazir emphasized the importance of developing and maintaining these trains as it would increase their efficiency, especially with the addition of air-conditioning. He added that cooperating with the National Egyptian Company for Railroad Industries is an essential part of this project, and that intensive meetings will be required between the National Tunnels Authority, NERIC and Mitsubishi to come up with the best plan for their development in a speedily manner. The Transport Ministry places great importance in developing the first and second lines of the subway, he said, alongside updating the current fleets in parallel with finalizing the subway network lines according to the latest technologies. Noting the depth of Egyptian-Japanese relations, Wazir pointed out the fruitful cooperation between both sides in multiple fields – particularly transportation and metro projects.
2021-01-13 09:30:29
Lieutenant-General / Kamel El-Wazir, Minister of Transport, accompanied by Major General/ Amr Hanafi, Governor of the Red Sea, inspected a number of sectors of the Qena / Safaga / Abu Tartour railway line, as part of the Ministry of Transport’s plan to rehabilitate and raise the efficiency of the line and extend it to Hurghada. The line had stopped Several years ago due to the low productivity of the mine and the lack of quantities of phosphate ore transported. The Minister of Transport confirmed during the tour that this line is 730 km long and its technical and economic feasibility studies have been completed, which confirmed the importance of its rehabilitation and re-operation to transport goods and passengers, indicating that this line will serve The Golden Triangle project, contributing to the transportation of phosphate ore, the development of the New Valley and supporting the tourism movement between Luxor and Hurghada. The project includes establishing a new line linking Safaga and Hurghada with a length of 50 km to operate passenger trains that serve tourist movement between Luxor and Hurghada and modifying the curves of the current line. He pointed out that the operational capacity for transporting goods is expected to start with 2.6 million tons annually, and it will be increased to 6 million tons annually. The minister also indicated that it is planned to modify the route of the line to be parallel to the Qena / Safaga road in order to reduce t...
2020-12-31 12:58:20
Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, held a meeting to follow up the work of the spatial variables system, in the presence of a number of ministers to discuss the establishment of a spatial data unit in every governorate to monitor spatial variables, and to complete coordination and linkage with the spatial data system in the Egyptian Military Survey Department of the Armed Forces, with the aim of controlling, governing and following up the formal and informal urbanization. Cairo Governorate is currently applying the system of spatial variables to control urbanization and prevent slums in the capital, as Cairo is the only governorate that applies this system. It is a project which aims to monitor the changes that occur spatially within the governorate and the extent of its legality, through monitoring various sites via satellites. Engineer El-Sayed El-Badriy, supervisor of the project to improve citizens' services in Cairo Governorate, confirmed that the "geographical website" of Cairo governorate works on many services provided to the heads of districts to control violations and encroachments . El-Badry added that this site serves the heads of Districts, through knowing whether the property is illegal or not, or if that land is owned by the state or not, and knowing the government places in the District. He pointed out that this site was launched in cooperation with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, adding that this...
2021-01-13 09:24:08
The new city of Galala, a far-fetched dream that has finally become a tangible reality, is the result of the continuous effort of the honorable Egyptian cadres, who worked day and night to see a magical global city with a coastal spirit in Egypt. The project is considered one of the most important mega national projects that combine the charm of natural sceneries and global components, as the project includes a tourist resort, a city with integrated services, in addition to the Ain Sokhna-Zafarana Road, which crosses the Galala Mountain, thus becoming a project of historical, cultural and strategic value. The new City of Galala is one of the major projects supervised by the Engineering Authority of the Egyptian Armed Forces. The project is one of 253 important national projects in the Egyptian governorates. It is located on the highest mount plateau in the Red Sea area between Ain Sokhna and Zafarana. The plateau sits over 770 meters above sea level at its highest elevation. The main road of the project starts from Wadi Hagoul area and is linked to the new Beni Suef / Zaafarana road with a length of 160 km and connects between Beni Suef and Zaafarana. The length of the main Galala Plateau Road is about 82 kilometers on both sides while the speed allowed for the cars is 120 km/h. The road is divided into three lanes that are secured from the risks of accidents by logistics, interior boards, instructions, planning, and flood risks. There are many services on th...
2021-01-09 15:24:33
Engineer Muhammad Shaker, Minister of Electricity, affirmed that energy is the main pillar for bringing about comprehensive development in all communities. It's the development vein in various fields of economic and social life, as it is considered a critical issue for restoring macroeconomic stability and strengthening foreign exchange reserves. Energy is one of the most important pillars of the Egyptian national security, as comprehensive sustainable development plans in all fields are linked to the state's ability to provide the energy resources needed to implement these plans. Consequently, the state strives to preserve energy resources and maximize their utilization. He pointed out that the state has set Egypt's vision 2030, with a view to making Egypt ranks among the developed countries in the world, by doubling the urban area to accommodate the expected large population increase. This includes handling the problems resulting from the increase in population densities in many cities, through implementing a group of mega-national projects, whether new cities projects, agricultural reclamation, giant electric power plants, sea water desalination projects, sewage and agricultural wastewater treatment, main and motorway projects, and providing all these projects with all fundamental utilities and infrastructure. He also added that despite the great challenges that Egypt faced in providing energy to the local market during a previous stage, the...
2021-01-09 19:21:37
Ayman Nazeer, Director of the Photography Unit at the Public Relations and Media Department at the Arab Contractors Company, said that a picture of the October 6th Monorail project, won the award of the American ENR magazine, which is specialized in engineering construction, because the specifications required by it has provided safety and quality conditions, especially since this magazine is interested in mega projects. Monorail is considered one of the giant projects that are being implemented in Egypt. Ayman Nazeer added that the photo was captured spontaneously, and the atmosphere was very hot, commenting: "The worker was working on the steel cage, and they were in a hurry to put it in place to pour a meter in diameter." He explained that the race witnessed a competition between 900 photos, of which 5 won, which competed with each other to be the cover of the magazine, explaining that it is an American magazine that cares about safety conditions, health and patriotism, and highlights the most important mega projects that took place through the past year. And he added: "Our company works with national projects in Egypt, and we have achieved very impressive results. Our projects are many and large, and it is an honor for me that we win this award, and it did not occur to me to win this award because I do not participate in competitions."
2021-01-09 19:22:05
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, stressed the need of all governorates to benefit from the system of spatial variables in rapid and effective dealing with any structural violations, so that random phenomena do not return again. This came during the cabinet meeting via video conference. The Prime Minister began the meeting, referring to the great importance of the talks held with the Iraqi and Jordanian sides, in the presence of high-level ministerial delegations from the two countries. During the meeting, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, indicated that she had already received a number of proposed projects from the Iraqi side for implementation within the "oil for reconstruction" mechanism, noting that arrangements will be made with the concerned ministers to start the implementation procedures for these projects within the framework of joint cooperation between the two countries. Accordingly, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly affirmed the importance of cooperation with the brothers in Iraq, and assigned Dr. Assem El Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, to quickly arrange a visit to the Egyptian contracting companies to explore the projects to be implemented and Neveen Gamea, Minister of Trade and Industry, was tasked to provide all means of support for our brothers in Iraq and meet all their various demands. For his part, the Minister of Housing confirmed that the "Arab Contractors" Company - Iraq Branch...
2021-01-21 15:01:39
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, held a meeting two weeks ago to follow up the work performance of the spatial variables system, in the presence of Major General Mahmoud Shaarawy, Minister of Local Development, Major General Mahmoud Tawfik, Minister of Interior, Dr. Assem El Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Major General (Staff) Sherief Saleh, Director of the Military Survey Department. During the meeting, the Prime Minister praised the system’s performance, stressing the importance of establishing a spatial data unit in every governorate. The project works to provide real-time geographical data for all spatial variables and monitor them that occur all over Egypt in any place, whether legal or illegal construction work, and the system can follow the progress of work in all projects that are built in any inch of the state lands and prepare reports on building violations or encroachments and send them to the competent authorities. Since the beginning of the project at the Military Survey Authority, the system has monitored about 334,000 reports on construction work that took place during the past two years and sent reports to the concerned authorities via high-resolution satellite images. The Prime Minister ordered the establishment of a spatial unit in each governorate and stressed the necessity of providing cadres to operate these units, and seeking help from universities in the absence of cadres in the governorates or c...
2021-01-21 15:02:20
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Banque Misr have announced the launch of their new real estate project, Gardenia City, which has received investments amounting to EGP 26bn. Al Ahly "Sabbour" in alliance with "Founders", a subsidiary of Hyde Park Development, is responsible for sales operations and the development of marketing plans for the project. Hisham Okasha, Chairperson of the NBE, said that in launching the project, the bank aims to provide high-quality housing complexes, including units that meet the needs of a large segment of customers. Ahmed Sabour, CEO of Al Ahly for Real Estate Development Company, said that the consortium between Al Ahly "Sabbour" and Hyde Park Real Estate Development will represent a momentum or rather a major boost to the real estate market. He added that the project is one of the largest real estate projects in Egypt. It includes fully finished units ready for delivery for the first time in the domestic real estate market. NBE Vice-Chairperson, Yehia Aboul Fotouh, said that the total investment in the project exceeds EGP 26bn. He noted that the project meets all the conditions set out by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) initiative for real estate financing, which provides citizens with comfortable payment methods of up to 20 years. Akef Al-Maghreby, Banque Misr (BM) Vice- Chairperson, said that the project is built on an area of 513 feddans, and the buildings occupy only 20% of the t...
2021-02-02 14:59:26
Orascom Construction announces that it has signed, together with Siemens Mobility and Arab Contractors, a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to design, install and commission Egypt’s first high-speed rail system. The agreement encompasses a rail system with a network of 1000 km. The first high-speed line will stretch across 460km and has an order value of around USD 3 billion. This initial line, which will also be operable for freight transport, will connect Ain Sokhna to Al Alamein while passing through the New Administrative Capital. This landmark project adds to Orascom Construction’s large portfolio of high-profile transportation projects, which includes monorail, light rail, railway and metro. It also reinforces the Group’s position as a leading partner on mega projects in Egypt. Osama Bishai, CEO of Orascom Construction, commented, “We continue to build on our track record as a major player in the transportation sector. Following our joint success with Siemens on Egypt’s mega power projects, we are pleased to cooperate once again with our long-term repeat partner. This project will connect distant parts of Egypt in a sustainable manner while contributing to the infrastructure and economic development of the country.”
2021-02-02 14:59:58
Areej Badr El-Din, a graduate of the Modern Academy whose project was selected among the best graduation projects in the world in the "Archiprix International" Competition for architecture, came the top of her class at the Modern Academy. She is currently working as a demonstrator, and she is doing her M.Sc. (master's degree) at Cairo University. In her last academic year, Areej, like many other students, worked on preparing a different and distinct idea to be her graduation project entitled "THE SECRET OF EGYPT", which was classified among the best Graduation Projects in the world. The idea of the project relies on the revival of civilizations, and it consists of two major parts: The first is a cultural museum that displays the monuments in the different stages, Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic, which Egypt went through. We can describe it as a journey through different civilizations. She designed its blocks from the outside in a way that expresses each civilization, using decorations and symbols, provided that its exterior design is modern to attract tourists. The second part is a skyscraper, allowing tourists to see the Nile from the highest point. The design idea of the project is inspired by the clock gears, to reflect how each civilization led up to the birth of the civilization that follows it.
2021-02-02 15:05:03
Emaar Misr for Development (EMD) intends to establish two new hotels in the North Coast Marassi project, with investments worth EGP 3.5 billion. Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Misr, said that the group is interested in expanding the hotel and tourism activities inside Marassi, so it has established two new hotels under the name of the international hotel operators "The Address" and "Vida". Alabbar added that contracts were signed with Hassan Allam Holding Company to construct "The Address" Hotel, and Orascom Construction Group to implement the "Vida". He indicated in press statements during the laying of the foundation stone of the two new projects that the Egyptian market is one of the most prominent and promising investment markets, and that the Egyptian real estate sector was able to withstand and recover from the Corona pandemic, which drives the continuation of expansion. He pointed out that the new Address Hotel will be built on an area of 57 thousand meters, at an investment cost of EGP 1,250 billion, and will be completed within 35 months, with 240 rooms and suites. Alabbar noted that Emaar Group’s investments amounted to EGP 200 billion during the last fifteen years in the Egyptian market. He added that about 5 billion pounds are invested annually, while its total investments are currently 20 billion in Cairo and North Coast projects. Alabbar confirmed that the group is interested in obtai...
2021-02-23 14:42:09
The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) Board of Directors, in its meeting chaired by Dr. Assem El-Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, approved the allocation of 29 plots of land in 11 new cities to establish integrated urban projects and factories as part of the authority’s efforts to increase development rates, accelerate investment in new cities, as well as provide many job opportunities from these projects. Dr. Assem El-Gazzar added that in Badr City, 4 plots of land with an area of 7980.25 square meters were allocated for the establishment of commercial and administrative activities, and in Sadat City, 3 plots of land with an area of 302.93 acres were allocated for the establishment of a factory and agricultural activities, and in the city of Obour, 5 Plots of land with an area of 39.96 acres were allocated for the establishment of integrated urban projects. In the New 6th of October City, two plots of land with an area of 5.12 acres were allocated for the establishment of two factories, and in New Cairo, 3 plots of land with an area of 1.62 acres were allocated for the establishment of a commercial and administrative activities, educational and health services. In 6th of October City, two plots of land with an area of 12.79 acres have been allocated to establish an integrated urban activity, as well as two plots of land for the Ministry of Youth and Sports to establish a covered hall and a social club. ...
2021-03-03 09:49:08
Giza General Contracting and Real Estate Investment Company (GGCC) has been assigned by the New Damietta Development Authority (NDDA) to construct 55 luxurious residential buildings in New Mansoura City, according to the company’s statement. The buildings will be established in the second phase of Janna luxury housing project at an estimated cost of EGP 600 million, the statement highlighted. NDDA is the governmental authority that supervises on New Mansoura City. The company has announced the financial statements for the period from 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019, where the results showed that the company has achieved a net profit of 53,460,647 pounds, down from 62,807,948 pounds in the corresponding period a year earlier.
2021-03-03 11:49:53
Skyway Real Estate Development Company announced the opening of reservations for the first phase of its latest projects in the New Administrative Capital on February 21, at Helnan Landmark Hotel in New Cairo. Eng. Hosni El-Saedy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skyway, said that the company obtained a plot of land of 3600 square meters in the Down Town area to develop an administrative tower with a height of 63 meters. He confirmed that the tower is 18 floors high, ( a roof, 3 garages, and 15 recurring floors), characterized by distinct designs that match the best international designs with investments of more than 400 million pounds. He added that The company has more distinguished marketing ideas, especially since we have the full desire to deliver on time to show our respect for the company's customers and to gain their confidence, especially since we have incomparable prices and payment systems. He added that the office of Engineer Mohamed Talaat, a consultant in the Administrative Capital, was able to complete the required drawings and amendments, as the company hopes to transfer many European experiences to Egypt while preserving the Egyptian splendor that goes in line with the administrative capital and the construction revolution in it. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skyway indicated that the tower is located in a strategic area on the Green River and next to all ministries and agencies at the meeting point of all vital are...
2021-03-03 11:50:21
During the meeting of Mr. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi with Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, Mr. El- Sayed Al-Quseir, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed, Adviser to the President of the Republic for Urban Planning, Major General Mustafa Amin, Director General of the National Service Projects Organization (NSPO), and Staff Major General, Ehab El Far, Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority. Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has urged immediate implementation of a new developmental project, dubbed ‘New Delta’, as part of the state’s efforts to form modern agricultural and urban complexes, a statement by the Egyptian Presidency said. During the meeting, El-Sisi was briefed on the studies made by research teams from the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Service Products Organization, and academic authorities on the land allocated for the project. These studies have proven that the land of the project is fit for agricultural reclamation, in the framework of the mega- national project "New Delta" with an area of one million agricultural feddans, which includes within its scope the "Future of Egypt" project for agricultural production. The mega project, due to be implemented over 100 million feddans, also includes ‘the Future of Egypt’ project for agricultural production, Presidential Spokesman said. The project serves the state’s s...
2021-05-05 14:27:26
Within the framework of the interest of the Egyptian political leadership in the speedy implementation of the electrical interconnection project between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the brotherly Republic of Sudan and the termination of the second phase of this project, and within the framework of the interest that the electricity and renewable energy sector attaches to the electrical interconnection projects, especially the connection with the Republic of Sudan. The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and Siemens Energy Company signed a contract to raise the capacity and stability of the existing electrical interconnection line between Egypt and Sudan to 300 from 80 megawatts. The signing ceremony was attended by Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker and Sudanese Ambassador to Cairo Mohamed Elias. The ministry revealed in a statement that the contract includes the supply and installation of two ineffective compensator units (STATECOM) capacity of 2 x + - 150 megafars. The contract, worth 453 million Egyptian pounds, will be financed by the strategic projects of the General Office of the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, with an implementation period of about 18 months from the date of its signing. Shaker praised Sudanese-Egyptian ties, stressing an interest in fostering them. He also highlighted the fruitful and constructive cooperation between the electricity and renewable energy field with Siemens, represente...
2021-05-05 14:27:54
Arch. Hisham El Sergany, Commercial Director of EGYBEL: We started with the slogan "No Way to Compare", and thanks to our unmatched quality, we undertook some of the largest Egyptian projects. Fortunately, the current projects are concerned with quality as a prerequisite for implementation. interview : Ali Dagher The urban system is, without a doubt, built on the unbreakable partnership between the architectural industries and their building materials. The superior and diverse production of the materials involved in the construction industry is a vital tool to truly showing architectural and engineering creativity. In addition to this, the architectural industries, in general, are the main driver for most economic activities, thanks to the investments accompanying them as well as the size of the manpower and job opportunities they provide. The industry of aluminum facades for buildings is one of the most important industries of modern building materials. So, modern architectural trends and aesthetic appearance of buildings cannot be completed without the use of aluminum and glass facade systems, in addition to all door and window systems. This industry has grown and developed significantly, thanks to a group of investors who lead the evolution of construction in Egypt. EGYBEL comes on top of these companies with a relatively early start, as its production began in 1989 and has since developed significantly and occupied an advanced position among t...
2021-05-05 14:41:20
