Cairo: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli toured the Al-Hakim Bi Amr Allah Mosque area and two boutique hotel projects as part of ongoing efforts to restore and revive Historic Cairo.

According to State Information Service Egypt, during the visit, Khaled Seddik, Chairman of the Urban Development Fund, stated that the government is actively working to enhance the surroundings of the Al-Hakim Mosque and Al-Muizz Street. This initiative is part of a broader plan to restore heritage sites and improve the urban environment. He noted that 28 facades and several heritage storefronts, 18 of which have been structurally reinforced, have been completed and handed back to their owners.

Madbouli also visited the Boutique Hotel Al-Shorabgi, where derelict structures were removed, and a new hotel has been built. For his part, deputy chairman Mostafa Abdelwahab said that the fund has begun receiving expressions of interest from Egyptian and international operators to manage and run the hotel, located opposite Bab Al-Futuh in the heart of Historic Cairo.

The Urban Development Fund chief stated that these projects are part of a comprehensive vision to revive Historic Cairo, through preserving heritage, improving the quality of life for residents, and boosting tourism and economic activity, all while reflecting the city's rich cultural identity.

The military works department highlighted that the project offers a view of the Mosque of Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, one of the significant Islamic landmarks in Egypt. The site also enjoys a view of Al-Muizz Street, the oldest historical street in Cairo, which serves as a major hub for cultural and heritage tourism.

The department further explained that the project combines historical value and tourist vitality, positioning it as a promising investment opportunity for hospitality and cultural tourism. It aims to revive a lodging experience that reflects the atmosphere of old Cairo, with opportunities to connect with tourist routes, cultural activities, and the surrounding heritage markets.

The project comprises a fully constructed building with concrete structures and finished external facades, covering an approximate area of 2,600 square meters. It requires internal rehabilitation and finishing works to operate as a boutique hotel. The initial design includes 36 hotel units, consisting of 22 hotel rooms, 14 hotel suites, 9 retail shops, a restaurant, recreational and leisure facilities, and necessary services.

Additionally, the Arna'oty Boutique Hotel is being developed as part of a plan to rehabilitate heritage buildings and convert them into small hotels to support tourism in Al-Muizz Street. The project spans 2,176.3 square meters, with one ground floor and two upper floors, and includes 46 hotel units (24 rooms and 22 suites with services).