Location : Giza, Egypt written by: Ali Dagher The most distinguishing character of Egypt, is its ancient history, and the most distinguished part of this history is its Pharaonic civilization, and the mosts important icon of this civilization is the pyramids: this lofty, exceptional architectural legend that there is no alike in any other civilization around the globe. On this basis - perhaps because of its location near the Grand Egyptian Museum that is due to open soon - it came to thinking of developing the Pyramids plateau, which is one of the most important national projects in Egypt, which is consideration has begun in 2009 under the name of “Khufu Plateau”, it will turn the Pyramids’ antiquities area into a global tourist attraction site. Project’s beginning in 2009 Implementing the project began in January 2009, it came as part of the strategy of preserving the archaeological and natural heritage of the plateau as well as raising the quality of the visitor's experience. The overall vision of the scheme The project supervisors emphasized that within today’s framework of determinants, and the historical significance of the site, the plan has relied on dividing the site and its archaeological area into zones, assuring the preservation of its nature, conditions and data of each zone with the possible and appropriate activities. The studies...
2020-11-05 13:11:31
The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with the German Friedrich- Ebert- Stiftung, organized a workshop on mechanisms for integrating biological diversity in the urban planning sector for government workers specializing in housing and urban planning in Alexandria in the presence of representatives of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Communities, the Urban Planning Authority in Cairo and Alexandria, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and representatives of universities in Cairo and Alexandria. The workshop aims to integrate the concepts of biological diversity in the urban planning sector and raise the awareness of workers in this sector of the importance of biological diversity and sustainable development through showing the role of environmental work partners in protecting and preserving biological diversity when planning to establish new cities or urban projects. The Minister of Environment reviewed a number of issues and topics included in the workshop such as green infrastructure, the impact of renewable energy projects on biological diversity as well as sustainable transport and promotion of motor transport, in addition to presenting methods of planning for the sustainable water system and how to support biodiversity in Egyptian cities and the role of historical public parks and public spaces and the importance of preserving them. The Environmental Programs Officer at the Friedrich-Ebert indicated that the Foundation is interes...
2020-11-22 14:13:01
Dr. Hala Al-Saeed, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said that the "Development Initiative" was launched last September in coordination and fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of State for Information and a number of other ministries, pointing out that the preparation for launching a specialized training program for media cadres and bodies in coordination with the United Nations Development Program. This was during the speech of Dr. Hala Al-Saeed at the ceremony of handing over the prizes of the "Development Initiative" competition at the headquarters of the Ministry of State for Information, delivered on her behalf by Dr. Mona Essam, Head of the Sustainable Development Unit at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development. The celebration was attended by Mr. Osama Heikal, Minister of State for Information, Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, and Mr. Mohamed Al-Atribi, COB of Banque Misr. Al-Saeed pointed out that the importance of the "development initiative" lies in raising awareness of what sustainable development means to the Egyptian citizen and how it affects the style and quality of his life and be effective in implementing its programs, placing strong emphasis on creating a societal dialogue about sustainable development and Egypt's vision 2030, and how to involve society as a whole in achieving them, through educating and training the Egyptian media on the im...
2020-11-19 19:23:12
Dr. Khaled Batal, Minister of Planning and Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq, said that Iraq seeks to benefit from the Egyptian experience in several areas, including infrastructure projects, social housing, planning, capacity building, electricity, health and medicine. Batal added that Iraq is also seeking to benefit from the Egyptian experience in enhancing human resources in order to raise the skills of Iraqi youth and qualify them for the labor market, and also to launch databases, which are a pivotal factor for development plans, according to a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of International Cooperation on Friday. This came during a session of bilateral talks between Batal and Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, within the activities of the preparatory meeting at the ministerial level, for the joint Egyptian-Iraqi High Committee, today in Baghdad, in the presence of Alaa Moussa, the Egyptian ambassador to Iraq, Ahmed Nayef Al-Dulaimi, the Iraqi ambassador to Egypt, and a number of officials from both countries.
2020-11-29 09:18:33
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Presidential Advisor for Urban Planning Major General/ Amir Sayed Ahmed, Chairman of the Engineering Authority of the Armed Forces, Staff Major General/ Ihab Al-Far, Director of Armed Forces Engineering Authority Advisory Office, Major General/ Khaled Mubarak, and Assistant Director of the Department of Military Engineers Major General Ashraf Al-Arabi, as well as Director of road designs at the Military Engineering Department Brigadier General Abdel Aziz El-Feki. The meeting discussed the implementation status of a number of national projects carried out by the Engineering Authority across Egypt, especially those related to the national network of new roads and axes. The meeting also discussed the ongoing construction work in the New Administrative Capital and El-Galala City and the development plan of Ramses Square. In this context, the construction and engineering position of some projects in the New Administrative Capital was showcased. They discussed in further detail the implementation status of the Diplomatic Quarter which will include the embassies of foreign countries and the headquarters of international and regional organizations located in Egypt. President El-Sisi called for expediting the implementation of this project, emphasizing that it has to include all the different services and various social activities for its residents and frequent visitors. The engineering designs of the facilities at the Strateg...
2020-12-06 08:16:11
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, Eng. Sherif Ismail, Assistant President of the Republic for National and Strategic Projects, Mahmoud Shaarawi, Minister of Local Development, Dr. Assem El-Jazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, and Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed, Adviser to the President of the Republic for Planning , and Major General Staff Ihab Al-Far, head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority. The president was briefed on the outcome of the efforts and steps taken during the past period in this context, especially in the governorates of Cairo, Giza and Alexandria, and the outcome of the work of the relevant committees that were formed from all the competent authorities, as well as the proposals and mechanisms being discussed to reorganize urban activity according to new building requirements. The President directed the formulation of the new building system in a complete manner in terms of aspects and details in a way that achieves the governance of the construction process and urban expansion, within a framework of clear standards, including engineering designs, construction stages, absorption of cars and services for each building, and criteria for determining the height of residential buildings, stressing the imperative of applying these standards. To regulate the construction process, and to adopt a new path of housing and urban expansion, a path based on scientific and objective rules that e...
2020-12-05 09:50:58
Dr. Nevin Al-Kabbaj, Minister of Social Solidarity, and Dr. Maged Negm, President of Helwan University, signed today, Tuesday, a joint cooperation protocol between the Ministry and Helwan University, in order to implement the plan for developing informal settlements, the environment and society at the university's headquarters. This protocol comes within the framework of the state's commitment to implement what was included in the constitution issued in 2014 regarding the development of a comprehensive national plan to confront the problem of informal settlements, re-planning, providing infrastructure and facilities, improving the lives of citizens and public health, taking care of the citizens with low-income, as well as developing dangerous and insecure informal areas, and paying attention to social dimensions for all citizens to lead a decent life. This protocol is considered as a documentation of a community partnership between the two parties that defines the tasks and responsibilities, each within the limits of its competence. This goes in confirmation of what is required by the conditions of the Egyptian society that places strong emphasis on building people, especially in informal areas to achieve sustainability and cope with Egypt Vision 2030. The Ministry of Solidarity is committed to activating the urgent interventions in the slums located within the scope of Helwan University's work, in addition to working on families living in these areas, an...
2020-12-10 14:27:40
National projects have changed the features of Cairo Governorate, the capital of Egypt, which is famous for its history and civilization, as these projects aim to restore the cultural destination of the capital again through re-planning slum areas and converting them into tourist attractions, highlighting the history, civilization and heritage of the capital, and among the projects that will change From the shape of Cairo, the project to develop the perimeter of the wall of Sur Magra El-Oyoun in Old Cairo in El-Fustat region after transfering tanneries, and it is built on an area of approximately 95 acres. Information about the housing project that is being implemented behind the wall of Sur Magra El-Oyoun in Old Cairo - Cairo: 70 residential buildings are being constructed of different heights and spaces. The units are approximately 1286 units, after adding10 residential buildings. The areas of the residential unit reaches 150 meters with services and 125 meters without services. The area of one building is 600 meters. Each floor has 4 units. All residential buildings have elevators. Buildings are constructed with gradual heights, the height of which decreases towards the wall of Sur Magra El-Oyoun The height of the buildings starts with the ground and 4 floors, then the ground and 5 floors, then the ground and 6 floors. Buildings for recreational, commercial and cultural activities are implemented on an area of ...
2020-12-14 13:54:14
Dr. Assem Al-Jazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, announced the start of the implementation of the "Northern axis" in Al-Shorouk City parallel to the electric train route, which is the largest road project in the current stage in the city, For what will achieve the ease of traffic in the future Facilitates transportation from Ismailia Entrance No. (1) To Entrance No. (2), with a length of 4 km. Engineer Abdel Raouf Al Ghiti, Head of the El Shorouk City Development Authority, explained It will be implemented in 3 stages, which is to develop the old part from Entrance (1) to the train station, with a length of (800 m), and the second and third stages to the entrance of Ismailia (2), Linking to the bridge and the east axis Noting that the project includes implementation in two directions Each road has three traffic lanes, Includes traffic planning, guiding and warning signs, As well as public lighting, a sidewalk and a central island Engineer Abdel Raouf Al-Ghiti indicated that the supervisory staff and the executing company were emphasized for speedy implementation in the best way, Due to the benefit to El Shorouk City from this project.
2020-12-17 12:59:25
Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, held a meeting to follow up the work of the spatial variables system, in the presence of a number of ministers to discuss the establishment of a spatial data unit in every governorate to monitor spatial variables, and to complete coordination and linkage with the spatial data system in the Egyptian Military Survey Department of the Armed Forces, with the aim of controlling, governing and following up the formal and informal urbanization. Cairo Governorate is currently applying the system of spatial variables to control urbanization and prevent slums in the capital, as Cairo is the only governorate that applies this system. It is a project which aims to monitor the changes that occur spatially within the governorate and the extent of its legality, through monitoring various sites via satellites. Engineer El-Sayed El-Badriy, supervisor of the project to improve citizens' services in Cairo Governorate, confirmed that the "geographical website" of Cairo governorate works on many services provided to the heads of districts to control violations and encroachments . El-Badry added that this site serves the heads of Districts, through knowing whether the property is illegal or not, or if that land is owned by the state or not, and knowing the government places in the District. He pointed out that this site was launched in cooperation with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, adding that this...
2021-01-13 09:24:08
