The Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Minister said the draw was held in line with directives from the political leadership, part of a series of "future initiatives" aimed at providing residential, commercial, and housing units in an organised and sustainable manner. He added the move supports the state's policy of achieving urban balance and expanding ownership opportunities for citizens nationwide.
El-Sherbini stressed the need to swiftly regularize the
status of landholders and accelerate the legalization procedures to boost
development rates in areas newly added to the new cities. He affirmed the
continuous efforts to finalize the regularization of citizens and entities
located on lands annexed to several new cities, alongside proper planning of
land uses in these areas to establish integrated urban communities, in line
with the state's sustainable development vision.
The Minister noted that the New Urban Communities Authority
(NUCA) has launched an electronic platform to directly receive and respond to
citizen inquiries, streamlining procedures and saving time and effort without
the need to visit city authority offices. He explained that infrastructure
projects, including water, sanitation, electricity, and roads, are being
implemented in parallel to ensure the lands are ready for immediate handover.
The lottery included the allocation of residential plots of
varying sizes, ranging between 209 and 500 square meters per plot, reflecting
NUCA's commitment to the principles of fairness and transparency in
distribution and meeting citizens' needs for appropriate housing in an
integrated urban environment.
The draw witnessed a large turnout of citizens who followed
the public lottery with excitement and optimism. Attendees received their
allocation notices immediately after the procedures concluded. Several
participants praised the level of organization and transparency, expressing
their confidence in the authority's performance and commitment to their
interests.
The 19th draw in New Obour City was attended by Ahmed Ali, NUCA Vice Chairman for Real Estate and Commercial Affairs, along with representatives from NUCA, relevant bodies, and the Head of the New Obour City Authority.