Some Egyptian businessmen have recently acquired the New City Housing and Development Company (NCHD), a subsidiary of Orascom Development Egypt (ODE), through an English investment fund and one of GB Capital companies owned by Raouf Ghabbour, in a move valued at USD 50 mn (EGP 787.1 mn).

Orascom Development Egypt (ODE) has signed off on selling a 35.25% stake in its subsidiary New City Housing and Development Company (NCHD), at a total cost of EGP 128.6 mn, in line with its strategic plans to reinforce core business areas.

IGI Real Estate says residential units at its gated community in west Cairo, “Ashgar City,” are now listed under the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) real estate financing initiative, in a move that aims at revitalizing the country's mortgage industry by offering convenient payment facilities for potential buyers.

Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Assem El Gazzar has revealed that 1,128 residential units (47 buildings) within phase II of Badr City's Dar Misr middle-income housing project are 95% complete.

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has been given the green light to extend EGP 30 bn, partly borne by the finance ministry, for subsidizing the execution of 250,000 social housing units nationwide until 2023.

West Cairo's New October City is witnessing the gradual handover of 792 social housing units in the 800-acre neighborhood.

Tatweer Misr President & CEO Ahmed Shalaby has confirmed that the development of interconnected rooftop amenities within clusters of buildings, providing essential facilities and services, is a strong tactic to ensure cost-effectiveness and affordability.

Egyptian housing ministry finished 90% of 4704 units, or 196 buildings, at the first phase of Sakan Misr middle-income project in New Mansoura.

New Damietta saw the completion of 3,384 residential units, or 141 apartment buildings, as part of the Sakan Misr social housing project, while 1,440 others are underway.

Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Assem El Gazzar said a total of EGP 243 bn is required to implement Egypt's Social Housing Program, which involves the establishment of 1 mn units.