CAIRO - 16 May 2026: Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly began an inspection tour Saturday morning to monitor the progress of restoration, upgrading, and development work on several landmarks and areas in Cairo Governorate.
This tour is part of the state's efforts to preserve Cairo's cultural and historical character and improve the visual appeal of heritage and historical sites.
He was accompanied by Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment; Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities; Dr. Sherif Farouk, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade; Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Governor of Cairo; Ambassador Mohamed Abu Bakr, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs; and Engineer Mohamed Abu Saada, Head of the National Organization for Urban Harmony.
Counselor Mohamed El-Homsany, the official spokesperson for the Prime Minister's office, stated that the Prime Minister's tour Saturday includes monitoring the revitalization work on the main streets in the "Downtown" area.
This is part of the comprehensive plan to revitalize Historic and Khedival Cairo, which aims to restore the distinctive architectural and cultural character of these areas of great historical and cultural value.
The official spokesperson for the Prime Minister's office explained that the tour program also includes inspecting several newly opened traffic arteries to monitor traffic flow and improve mobility and connectivity between different areas of historic Cairo. This aims to alleviate traffic congestion and achieve smoother traffic flow.
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly emphasized that the project to revitalize historic and Khedival Cairo is receiving significant attention from the state and is being implemented at an accelerated pace. This aligns with Egypt's extensive efforts in urban expansion, the establishment of new cities, and infrastructure development, reflecting the state's vision for achieving integrated urban development while preserving the historical and cultural identity of Egypt.
Prime Minister Madbouly added that this project comes in line with the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which emphasizes the necessity of alleviating pressure on Old Cairo and opening the way for it to regain its beauty and splendor by concentrating the state's efforts on its development and the revitalization of its heritage areas.
As part of his tour's schedule, the Prime Minister attended a major cultural event Saturday, featuring diverse artistic and cultural activities, including painting, music, singing, dancing, street art, marionette performances, and caricature.
This initiative stems from a vision to make the arts accessible to the public in open spaces, elevate public taste, nurture young talent, and foster direct communication with citizens.
He also spoke about his inspection of Talaat Harb Street, the Stock Exchange Triangle, and Sherifein Street, now known as "Art Street," mentioning some performances presented by a group of talented young Egyptians from the Academy of Arts.
The Prime Minister added that development and improvement work is ongoing in the areas surrounding the Sayyida Nafisa, Sayyida Aisha, and Imam Al-Shafi'i mosques, as well as various adjacent areas. This is aimed at improving the efficiency of these areas and transforming them into spaces befitting Egypt's rich history.
The Prime Minister also explained that the tour concluded with a visit to the historic Cairo market, in addition to inspecting the daily market organized by the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in coordination with the governorate in various regions across the country.
The Prime Minister concluded by emphasizing that the scale of development currently underway in historic Cairo, from Al-Fustat Park to the area surrounding the Aqueduct of Cairo, reflects the significant transformation these areas have undergone compared to their previous state.
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