Beheira: Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli recently inspected the “Kitabak” (Your Book) cultural initiative in Zawyet Saqr village, located in the Abu El Matamir district of the Beheira governorate. During his visit, Madbouli reiterated President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s dedication to improving the quality of life for Egyptians through various developmental, social, and cultural projects aimed at enhancing living standards, expanding basic services, and promoting social awareness.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Madbouli stressed the importance of promoting culture and knowledge, especially among children and youth, as essential for building a well-informed and enlightened society. He emphasized that fostering a love for reading and learning is integral to human development and societal progress.

The Kitabak initiative is a key project in cultural and community development, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Culture under the presidential initiative “Decent Life.” The project targets enhancing culture and knowledge across different segments of society, with a particular focus on encouraging children and youth to engage with reading and learning as fundamental aspects of personal development and awareness.

Beheira Governor Jacqueline Azer noted that ‘Kitabak’ is among nearly 4,000 ongoing projects under ‘Decent Life’ in Beheira, covering areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, youth support, and job creation. The ‘Kitabak’ project features 28 cultural outlets in various villages and towns throughout Beheira, including the one visited in Zawyet Saqr. These venues function as community centers for accessing books, participating in reading sessions, and engaging in cultural activities.