Sherif El Sherbini, Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, has conducted an extensive tour to inspect the ongoing road development and improvement works in New Cairo, Invest-Gate reports.

The minister was accompanied by Sayed Ismail, the Deputy Minister of Housing for Infrastructure Affairs; Amin Ghoneim, Deputy Chairman of the New Urban Communities Authority for Real Estate and Commercial Affairs; Abdul Khaliq Ibrahim, Assistant Minister of Housing for Technical Affairs; Ashraf Fathi Mahmoud, head of the New Mallawi Development Authority; Abdel Raouf El-Gheity, head of the New Cairo City Development; and Amr Khattab, a General Manager in the Minister’s Technical Office.

The tour included key road axes such as the North Teseen, R24, RR, and the extension of RR, as well as roads in the eastern extension area of New Cairo and those adjacent to the Al Ahly Club.

El Sherbini underscored the necessity of a comprehensive plan with prioritized timelines for the development and enhancement of all roads in New Cairo. He emphasized that the road axes in New Cairo must always be in their best condition, highlighting the strategic importance of visual aesthetics along the roadsides.

El Sherbini reiterated his firm stance on adherence to deadlines and the highest quality standards. He stressed the need for daily follow-ups on progress and zero tolerance for negligent contractors. He called for the selection of top companies for road maintenance, regular upkeep of road planning, landscaping, median islands, cleanliness, and the prompt removal of roadside waste.

Additionally, El Sherbini directed the implementation of an advertising plan in New Cairo to maximize the benefits of prime locations, thus increasing the city’s financial resources to ensure sustainable development.

Notably, the minister instructed citizens to be informed via social media about upcoming road works, with on-site signage indicating the nature of the work and its completion timelines.