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El-Sherbiny reviews development progress in Samala, Alam El-Rum, Ras El-Hikma

Businessmen Team news 07 February 2026 04:52 PM
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El-Sherbiny reviews development progress in Samala, Alam El-Rum, Ras El-Hikma

Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, held a meeting at the Tourist Villages Authority headquarters to review and follow up on the progress of development projects in Samala, Alam El-Rum, and the new city of Ras El-Hikma on the Northwest Coast.

The meeting was attended by officials from the Ministry, the New Urban Communities Authority, and the head of Ras El-Hikma City Authority, who also oversees development sectors on the North Coast.

At the start of the meeting, the Minister received a detailed briefing on the progress of work and land handover in the first phase of Ras El-Hikma. He reviewed ongoing projects, including drinking water and irrigation systems, a hotel, administrative offices, land surveying and leveling, as well as the status of land handover and occupancy. He also examined updates on projects in the alternative lands of the urgent phase in the "Shams El-Hikma" area, which include roads, water, sanitation, electricity, and irrigation, allocated for existing occupants. The Minister was briefed on the progress of the experimental school and other services. According to the plan, the alternative area will include residential, service, commercial, and investment zones, in addition to the main road network. He also reviewed the status of alternative lands south of the International Coastal Road.

The Minister followed up on the latest developments in land development in the new urban communities of Samala and Alam El-Rum, reviewing land handover status, master plans, and updates on existing residents. A fully serviced urban community will be implemented, providing essential services for the local population.

At the conclusion of the meeting, El-Sherbiny directed the preparation of periodic reports on land handovers and existing residents in the development areas of Samala, Alam El-Rum, and Ras El-Hikma. He emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among all entities working on the projects to ensure timely completion with the highest quality.