Egypt's Minister of Housing Assesses Projects in New Upper Egypt Cities

Egypt's Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and New Urban Communities, Engineer Renda El-Minşawi, closely followed the progress of service and development projects being carried out in the cities located in the country's New Upper Egypt (Said) region. This comprehensive inspection, covering the cities of Yeni Fayyum, Yeni Asyut, Yeni Minya, and Yeni Kena, was conducted as part of the ministry's strategy to monitor implementation rates and improve infrastructure systems. Accelerating the projects in these cities and enhancing the quality of urban life are of great importance in line with the comprehensive development goals of the region. The Minister stated her belief that these steps will attract new investments to the region and expand employment opportunities. Furthermore, it was emphasized that these comprehensive efforts are a critical milestone towards achieving Egypt's 2030 vision goals.

In line with the detailed reports presented by ministry officials, the current status of various projects in each city was reviewed one by one. In Yeni Fayyum city, the execution of the second phase road project, which will connect the city with the existing Fayyum city, was meticulously inspected. In addition, technological infrastructure steps such as the improvement of underground communication networks and the completion of the first telecommunications cabinet delivery in the second neighborhood were discussed. It was stated that the laying of fiber optic and telephone networks in social housing areas and expansion zones is ongoing. It was reported that work continues day and night to ensure citizens have uninterrupted and fast internet and telephone services. These infrastructure investments were evaluated to directly support the city's digital transformation and modern living standards.

In the inspections in Yeni Asyut city, critical infrastructure activities such as road construction works, square arrangements, and the expansion of natural gas networks came to the forefront. Transportation-focused projects such as the expansion of the main connecting road between the city and the Asyut governorate and the improvement of the Doğu Çöl Yolu were closely monitored. Additionally, it was stated that rapid progress is being made for the modernization works of Zafer Meydanı and the completion of natural gas connections covering 250 parcels in the social housing area. Minister El-Minşawi stated that such infrastructure projects are essential for cities to keep up with population growth and that the pace of implementation must be increased. These projects are expected to make a significant contribution to the city's development by also increasing the commercial potential of the region.

In Yeni Minya city, strict inspection campaigns were conducted to preserve urban aesthetics and prevent interventions against state properties. While all illegal structures contrary to the city's development plan were demolished, comprehensive operations were organized to prevent unauthorized connections to public infrastructure. Particularly in the artisans' area and commercial businesses, 26 illegal water connections detected were recorded, and necessary legal actions were initiated. On the other hand, preventive maintenance works in sewage and treatment facilities were closely monitored to ensure uninterrupted and sustainable services. It was stated that these inspections both prevent the waste of public resources and accelerate the city's achievement of a proper architectural texture.

Finally, it was announced that comprehensive field visits were organized in Yeni Kena city to inspect markets, commercial establishments, and health institutions. It was emphasized that the main purpose of these inspections is to guarantee the quality of basic consumer goods offered to citizens and the service standards in these places. Furthermore, it was expressed that coordinated work is being carried out with authorized institutions to ensure that businesses fully comply with environmental and health regulations. It was reported that inspections will increasingly continue to preserve the order and modern appearance of the city, and any rule violations will be strictly punished. Ministry officials added that they believe the New Upper Egypt cities will play a much more active role in the country's future economic and social life.