New alamein: Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Minister Randa El Minshawy highlighted New Alamein as a key embodiment of Egypt's vision for sustainable fourth-generation cities, initiated under President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's directives.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Minister El Minshawy, during a press conference, elaborated on the expansive scale of the project. New Alamein spans 49,000 feddans along a 14-kilometer stretch of the Mediterranean, with seven kilometers of its first phase completed and 45 percent of the total area developed. The city currently features 28 residential towers, 46,189 housing units, and approximately 2,000 hotel units, with plans for further expansion to accommodate increasing demand.
The minister detailed the city's infrastructure, including three operational universities, a medical hospital, and ongoing construction of another hospital. The Heritage City area within New Alamein is equipped with a conference center, theaters, and commercial zones, all supported by the upgraded Borg El Arab International Airport. The city also offers integrated services such as public and Japanese schools, nurseries, medical centers, markets, and mosques throughout the Latin Quarter and beachfront areas.
El Minshawy emphasized that housing projects in New Alamein cater to diverse social segments, with both luxury and social housing options available under the presidential 'Housing for All Egyptians' initiative. Unlike a typical seasonal resort, New Alamein is designed to function as a fully integrated city throughout the year, serving as a model for Egypt's broader strategy to develop 39 new cities that foster urban and investment opportunities.
Revenue from investment projects in New Alamein contributes to financing low-income housing initiatives, with approximately 1.788 million housing units implemented or planned nationwide since 2014 at a cost of EGP 300 billion. Within New Alamein, 1,992 units are part of the 'Housing for All Egyptians' initiative.
The minister also spoke about the ministry's swift response mechanism for addressing citizens' complaints, especially concerning housing delivery delays, to ensure project completion meets schedule and quality standards despite regional challenges. She concluded by underscoring that development projects along Egypt's North West Coast are part of a long-term vision for sustainable urban communities that bolster economic growth and support future generations.