Cairo: Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly on Saturday, May 16, 2026, inspected a project to renovate the facades of Cairo's Tahrir Palace, as part of the State's plan to preserve the architectural and cultural character of historic buildings and to repurpose them in line with their heritage and historical value.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Madbouly was accompanied by Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk, Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber, Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Mohamed Abu Bakr, Head of the National Organization for Urban Harmony Mohamed Abu Saada, and Director of Housing and Utilities Directorate for Cairo governorate Bassem Emara.

Upon arrival at Tahrir Palace, the Prime Minister listened to a briefing by Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber on the renovation works. The governor described the palace as one of Cairo's most prominent historic buildings of architectural and heritage significance. 'The palace consists of three floors and four main facades distinguished by a unique architectural style,' Saber noted.

Saber stated that the restoration works are being carried out under the supervision of Cairo governorate, represented by the Housing and Utilities Directorate, in cooperation with the National Organization for Urban Harmony. This initiative is part of the State's plan to preserve heritage buildings and revive the architectural identity of downtown Cairo. He added that the project aims to revive the palace's architectural and historical character through meticulous restoration of its facades and redevelopment of the surrounding gardens and public areas, preserving its historical value while improving the aesthetic appearance of the Tahrir Square area.

Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamed Abubakr highlighted the historical significance of the palace, noting that it was originally built as the residence of Princess Neama Allah Tawfiq. She was known for her modest lifestyle before moving to a smaller adjacent building. The palace was then gifted to Egypt's Foreign Ministry in 1930, becoming its official headquarters for decades. It hosted numerous international diplomatic delegations and figures, becoming a symbol of Egyptian diplomacy and part of the country's modern history.