The meeting, attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development Engineer Kamel Al Wazir and Housing Minister Engineer Sherif El Sherbiny, focused on infrastructure delivery for the alternative community at Shams El Hekma, designed to rehouse local residents.
Madbouly emphasized the government's commitment to providing
integrated services for the residents of Shams El Hekma, urging the
acceleration of roadworks and utility projects to ensure a dignified and
civilized life for the local population.
Officials confirmed that utility and road works in Shams El Hekma
have been completed, with the power grid now operational and street lighting
installed. A new experimental school has also commenced operations for the
current academic year.
Regarding alternative housing, the committee reported that 277
contracts have been officially signed, 400 applications have undergone physical
inspections, and 247 additional applications are currently being processed.
Cabinet Spokesperson Mohamed El-Homssany stated that the
meeting addressed the removal of encumbrances within the Ras El Hekma site and
the disbursement of compensation for buildings, land, and crops.
The Prime Minister was also briefed on the executive status
of the investment and hotel zones, which include administrative, hospitality,
and commercial components, as well as progress on the Ras El Hekma Airport.
Madbouly highlighted that these developmental and service
projects are creating thousands of jobs for local residents, raising living
standards in the region.
The meeting concluded with a review of the land handover process for the first phase of projects led by the Ras El Hekma Urban Development Company. The Prime Minister noted that the developments are part of a broader state strategy to maximize the potential of Egypt’s coastal assets through large-scale investment.