President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al Mashat, Minister of Military Production Mohamed Salah El-Din, Minister of Local Development Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Social Solidarity Dr. Maya Morsy, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Eng. Sherif el Sharbini, Presidential Advisor for the “Haya Karima” Initiative, Lieutenant General Mohamed Farid Hegazy, Head of the Financial Affairs Authority of the Armed Forces, Major General Walid Aref, Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, and Major General Abdel Rahman Abdel Azim, Director General of the Arab Organization for Industrialization, Invest-Gate reports.
The official spokesperson of the Presidency stated that during the meeting, the President reviewed the latest developments in the implementation of the first phase of the national project to develop Egypt’s rural villages, the presidential initiative “Haya Karima,” which represents an unprecedented developmental model in economic and urban development. The meeting included a review of the works completed in the first phase, which is being implemented across 20 governorates, 52 districts, 333 local administrative units, and 1,477 villages, benefiting around 20mn people. The total number of projects under this phase amounts to approximately 27,332, with an average implementation rate of 90%.
Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shenawy noted that the meeting detailed the geographical scope of the first phase, developments in infrastructure, including sewage systems, drinking water, energy, and telecommunications, as well as engineering works related to transportation, roads, and community and security services. The meeting also discussed the current status of projects under the initiative and ways to overcome challenges to ensure completion within the scheduled timelines.
The meeting also reviewed the objectives and preparations for the second phase of the “Haya Karima” initiative, which includes projects in sewage, water, natural gas, and fiber-optic networks, alongside health units, medical centers, and ambulance units as part of the comprehensive health insurance system, as well as educational facilities. The second phase is planned for 20 governorates and 204 local administrative units, totaling approximately 14,500 projects, with implementation already underway in 245 villages.
The spokesperson added that the President directed the follow-up of remaining works in the first phase, removing all obstacles to ensure rapid completion and delivery of projects, with sufficient funding to maximize benefits for citizens as soon as possible. He also stressed the importance of intensive and well-planned preparations for the second phase, with full commitment to the highest levels of performance and implementation according to the latest standards.