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Housing official briefs Egypt’s new ambassadors on urban plans

Businessmen Team economy 07 August 2025 11:34 PM
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Housing official briefs Egypt’s new ambassadors on urban plans

Dr. Abdel khaleq Ibrahim, Assistant Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities for Technical Affairs, met with Egypt’s newly appointed ambassadors abroad to present the ministry’s efforts in urban development, outline its vision for international cooperation, and showcase Egypt’s urban planning experience.

Dr. Ibrahim presented Egypt’s urban development vision, highlighting urban patterns across past decades, the main challenges facing development, the issue of population growth, and the national plan to double the inhabited area from 7 to 14 percent through the establishment of new urban centers. He also reviewed efforts to upgrade the built environment and outlined the national housing strategy.

The meeting also included a review of efforts to promote real estate export and attract investment from foreign and local sources as well as Egyptians abroad. This included initiatives tailored to Egyptians living overseas such as the "Your Home in Egypt" initiative and its diverse offerings. He also highlighted investment opportunities in New Alamein, the New Administrative Capital, New Suez, New Mansoura and other cities, in addition to the Beit Al Watan program.

Ibrahim addressed Egypt’s approach to exporting its experience in sustainable urban development, including cooperation with international partners and participation in relevant forums. He emphasized the strategic significance of this effort and the roles of the entities involved.