The meeting was also attended by representatives of several
companies implementing facilities in industrial zones, Dr. Nahed Youssef,
Chairperson of the General Authority for Industrial Development, and leaders from
the Ministries of Industry and Housing and Urban Communities.
During the meeting, the implementation status of the cities
of New October, New Alamein, Sadat, New Borg El Arab, and 10th of Ramadan was
reviewed, along with progress in electricity, water, and sanitation facilities.
Al Wazir stressed the need for city authorities to
coordinate closely with utility companies. He called for intensified efforts
and strict adherence to the specified timetables. This, he noted, will ensure
the completion of utility works in preparation for a new industrial land tender
scheduled for early December via the Egypt Industrial Digital Platform. He
pointed out that demand for industrial land has risen significantly, with
multiple investors often competing for the same plot. He emphasized that completing
utility works is crucial to meeting industrial development needs, strengthening
the government’s credibility with investors, and giving a strong boost to
Egyptian industry as a driver of economic growth.
El-Sherbiny underlined that the Ministry of Housing,
Utilities, and Urban Communities places industrial development at the top of
its priorities. He noted that he had recently met with the heads of city
agencies and companies implementing facilities in industrial zones. During that
meeting, they agreed to set specific timetables for completing the works. He
stressed that the companies are committed to delivering the facilities in line
with these schedules.
The meeting concluded with an emphasis on maintaining full
coordination between the Ministries of Industry, Housing, Utilities, and Urban
Communities, and relevant authorities. The aim is to ensure the swift
completion of infrastructure works within the agreed timetables. This will help
meet the growing demand for industrial land, enhance the investment climate,
and support the state’s plans for sustainable industrial development.