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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
