Cairo: Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli reaffirmed his commitment to closely monitoring the 'Rawdat Al Sayyida 2' alternative housing project in the Tayebi area of Sayyida Zeinab. The project is a key part of Egypt's urban development plan, focused on rebuilding unsafe neighborhoods and enhancing residents' quality of life, following directives from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Madbouli made these remarks during a site visit to the 'Rawdat Al Sayyida 2' project at the beginning of his tour to assess the progress of several historic Cairo revitalization initiatives. Chairman of the Urban Development Fund (UDF) Khaled Seddik highlighted that 'Rawdat Al Sayyida 2' follows the success of the 'Rawdat Al Sayyida 1' project, which transformed the area into a modern, well-planned community.

Al Tayebi neighborhood, listed on the national map of unsafe areas, was cleared through coordinated efforts between Cairo governorate and the UDF. Seddik noted that 200 families from the demolished Tayebi area were relocated to 'Rawdat Al Sayyida 1,' while rental compensation was provided to the remaining residents until the new project's completion.

'Rawdat Al-Sayyida 2' is expected to accommodate 386 families in alternative housing. Coordination is underway with the Cairo Governorate to organize a lottery system for returning residents to allocate units once construction is fully complete, he said. Seddik presented plans for the third phase of the project, 'Rawdat Al Sayyida 3,' and the PM instructed authorities to speed up procedures, negotiate with current residents, and provide proper compensation.

The project covers over 7 feddans and includes 572 residential units, 6 administrative units, and 30 commercial units, with construction progress at about 98%.