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Al-Ahram Weekly
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El-Sisi urges swift completion of Decent Life 1st phase projects - Urban & Transport
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi urged the swift completion of the first phase of the Decent Life Initiative and the enhancement of Egypt's seawater desalination plants to maximize benefits while developing a comprehensive vision for the country's future needs. The president's directives came during a meeting on Wednesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny, and Major General Ahmed El-Azzazi, head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority. According to Presidential Spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, the president was briefed on the progress of projects under the first phase of the Decent Life Initiative for the development of the Egyptian countryside, particularly those concerning the construction of water and sewage treatment facilities and networks in targeted villages. During the meeting, El-Sisi also emphasized the importance of completing these projects within the specified timelines. Introduced by El-Sisi in January 2019, the Decent Life Initiative aims to improve the quality of life of Egypt's most vulnerable citizens by enhancing basic daily services in rural areas. The initiative's first stage serves 28 million citizens in 1,477 villages. According to the plan, its second stage should cover 1,670 villages and provide services for some 20 million citizens. In March, PM Madbouly said the cabinet would hold biweekly meetings to monitor the initiative's progress on completing the first phase and prepare for launching the second in fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026. Meanwhile, El-Shennawy said the president also reviewed the progress in implementing the seawater desalination strategic plan. Speaking of the plan, the housing minister began by underscoring the state's efforts in that respect since 2014. He noted that desalination plants have been established in Marsa Matrouh, Beheira, South Sinai, Red Sea, Port Said, and Alexandria as part of five related five-year plans that extend through 2050. In addition, the president stressed the need to enhance the efficiency of existing plants to maximize benefits and the need to localize the desalination plants industry. Egypt suffers from a severe water shortage. While it requires 114 billion cubic metres, it has access to approximately 60 billion cubic metres annually, including 21 billion cubic metres of reused water. According to government figures, Egypt's per capita water availability has fallen to 500 cubic metres annually. This is far below the UN's 1,000 cubic metres per person threshold for water scarcity. In March, Egypt signed a cooperation protocol with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to include the Ain Sokhna Seawater Desalination Plant in the country's national Nexus of Water, Food, and Energy (NWFE) programme. The plant will produce one million cubic metres of clean water daily to meet the water needs of existing and future industrial projects, including green hydrogen initiatives. Moreover, the presidential spokesperson noted that El-Sisi was also briefed on the progress of several development projects and urban development plans for the northwestern coast. These projects include developing the Marina Tourist Centre, the Marina 8 project, the archaeological area in Marina, and the strategic plan for the West Ras El-Hekma area and New Alamein City. The president was also briefed on other Ministry of Housing projects, including launching phase 10 of the Beit El-Watan Initiative for Egyptians abroad. He also reviewed the government's steps to increase the number of land plots offered to meet citizens' needs. Furthermore, El-Sisi reviewed the progress on the Your Home in Egypt initiative. He also reviewed the management mechanisms for public parks in Cairo. The spokesman noted that the discussions included leveraging international best practices for green space management and development and promoting investment-related activities in these areas. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Today
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Sisi launches Sayyida Nafisa Mosque's renovation, affirms Egypt commitment to developing Ahl Al-Bayt sites
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi performs Al Fajr prayers at Sayyida Nafisa Mosque in Cairo as he launches renovation works, 20 March 2025 - Presidency CAIRO – 20 March 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited and toured Sayyida Nafisa Mosque in Cairo early Thursday to inaugurate the renovation works. He emphasized Egypt's commitment to continuing the development of sites associated with Ahl Al-Bayt (the family of Prophet Muhammad), including various mosques. Accompanying the president during the visit were Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed El-Tayyeb, and Minister of Religious Endowments Usama Al-Azhari. Also present were Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Mohamed Al-Duwaini, Grand Mufti Nazir Ayad, and Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Ahmed El-Azazi. Azazi provided an overview of the development work carried out by the Armed Forces Engineering Authority as part of efforts to renovate the Ahl Al-Bayt mosques, in line with the state's plan to develop historic Cairo. The president underscored the Egyptians' deep connection to the Prophet's family, highlighting the public's awareness of their significance and recognition of their virtues. President Sisi prayed for the continued safety, stability, and prosperity of the Egyptian people during Ramadan and for the protection of the Arab and Islamic nations. He performed the Fajr prayer at the mosque and concluded his visit by paying respects at the mausoleum of Sayyida Nafisa. Sayyida Nafisa was a female descendant of Prophet Muhammad, tracing her lineage to Al-Hassan ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, the prophet's grandson. Born in 762 A.D., she is well-known in Egypt as a hadith scholar. The inauguration of renovation works at Sayyida Nafisa Mosque comes less than a year after the president opened the landmark Sayyida Zaynab Mosque in Cairo following its renovation.
Zawya
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Egypt: President El-Sisi Visits Sayyida Nafisa Mosque
Today at dawn, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque to inaugurate the renovation work. Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed El-Tayyeb, Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Usama Al-Azhari,Governor of Cairo, Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Dr. Mohamed Al-Duwaini, Grand Mufti of the Republic Ayad and Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority and Major General Ahmed El-Azazi were present. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi inspected the mosque and was briefed by the head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority on the renovation work implemented by the Engineering Authority at the mosque as part of the efforts to develop Al Albayt (family members of the Prophet PBUH) mosques as part of the state's plan to develop historic Cairo. President El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's commitment to completing the development of Al Abayt sites, including their mosques, highlighting that the Egyptians' attachment to the Prophet's family reflects an awareness of their value and recognition of their virtue. The President prayed to Allah the Almighty to grant the Egyptian people security, stability, and prosperity during the holy month of Ramadan, and to protect the Arab and Islamic nations. The President performed Fajr prayer at the mosque and , at the end, visited the mausoleum of Sayyida Nafisa. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Middle East
08-03-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// President Sisi: Egypt always has positive role in defusing conflicts
CAIRO, March 7 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said Egypt always has a positive role in defusing conflicts and acting as a peacemaker. Egypt's primary goal remains achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid, and securing the release of hostages; an unwavering stance that has not changed, President Sisi said during his inspection visit to the Egyptian Military Academy. President Sisi reiterated Egypt's warning of the dangers of prolonged conflicts, noting that military confrontations can easily spiral out of control due to miscalculations, resulting in unwise decisions. He stressed peace is a preferred choice for Egypt, noting that the large financial resources spent on conflicts could instead be directed toward development, reconstruction, and economic growth. He further explained that whoever wins a war, he often suffers significant economic losses due to the high costs associated with military engagement. President Sisi further underlined that Egypt is the first country to sign a peace agreement in 1979. He praised late president Mohamed Anwar el Sadat for initiating peace talks at a time when such dialogues were unprecedented. Shifting to the current situation in Gaza, President Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's genuine efforts in maintaining a ceasefire, facilitating humanitarian aid access, and releasing hostages. As for the severe destruction in the war-torn Gaza, Sisi said Egypt has proposed a plan for Gaza reconstruction. Egypt has coordinated with Arab partners to devise a comprehensive reconstruction plan for Gaza, Sisi added. All state institutions, including Egypt's higher education and housing ministries, and the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, worked together to come up with a comprehensive document on rebuilding Gaza, the President added. During the extraordinary Arab Summit, hosted by Egypt on Tuesday, March 4, the reconstruction plan was discussed and approved by the participants, President Sisi said, deeming it as a collective Arab initiative for Gaza reconstruction. President Sisi also expressed his keenness on visiting the Egyptian Military Academy to greet the cadets on the holy month of Ramadan, and reassure them of the situation in the country and the whole region. Sisi said that he regularly receives updates from the academy's leadership on educational and training processes in the academy. Sisi stressed the importance of continuous development, saying progress is essential to achieving the best possible outcomes. (MORE) M S H/R R N
See - Sada Elbalad
28-02-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Prime Minister Inaugurates "Al-Ali al-Azim" Mosque in Almaza
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated Friday the "Al-Ali al-Azim" Mosque in the Almaza area of Cairo, in the presence of Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, a number of ministers and senior officials, in addition to state leaders and representatives of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, the Ministry of Endowments and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. During the inauguration, the Prime Minister unveiled the mosque, stressing the state's keenness to develop and renovate existing mosques and build new ones in various governorates. He explained that the Ministry of Endowments is preparing to receive the month of Ramadan by opening 162 new mosques, including 111 mosques that have been completely rebuilt, and 51 mosques that have undergone maintenance and development work. Madbouly inspected the mosque and listened to an explanation given by Ahmed El-Ezzizi, Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, who explained that the construction work of the mosque began in July 2023 and ended in February 2025, adding that the mosque can accommodate 5,000 worshipers, is built on an area of 8,100 square meters, and consists of three floors including a basement, a ground floor, and an upper floor. The mosque also contains multiple service facilities, including an events hall, halls, a room for memorizing the Qur'an, a prayer room for women, internal and external courtyards, clinics, a parking lot, bathrooms, a nursery, educational classes, and a library.
