New Capital:Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting to review the topics for the upcoming Egypt Forum 2026 session on 'Sustainable Urban Development and Its Impact on Improving Citizens' Quality of Life.'

According to State Information Service Egypt, the government plans to use the forum sessions to present accurate data, address public concerns, and answer citizens' questions. They will also set out clear priorities and timelines for the next phase of development.

The forum is scheduled to occur in the New Capital from October 19 to 24. Attendees of the meeting included Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy, Deputy Minister of Transport for Railways and Electric Traction Wagdi Radwan, Deputy Minister of Housing for Utilities Ahmed Omran, Assistant Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Ahmed Zaki, among other officials.

Prime Minister Madbouly indicated that the session would focus on reviewing development in unsafe and unplanned areas, the construction of new cities, road and transport projects, and infrastructure initiatives. Additionally, it will cover the presidential 'Decent Life' initiative aimed at developing Egyptian rural villages.

The government emphasized that the forum's sessions would rely on accurate facts and data, promoting transparency and open discussion. Citizens are to be seen as active partners in understanding current challenges and development efforts, with the aim of shaping a roadmap for the future supported by clear objectives and specific timelines.