Development Projects
Dr. Madbouly added that the itinerary includes an inspection of the historic city of Rosetta. The government intends to enhance Rosetta's standing as a global tourist destination, capitalizing on its wealth of ancient archaeological sites, unique architectural character, and renowned heritage crafts.
El-Sisi reviewed implementation timelines for these projects across several service and development sectors during a meeting with Minister of Defense and Military Production Ashraf Salem Zaher, Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Waleed Aref, and Assistant Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces for Engineering Projects Ahmed Fouda.
Earlier this week, on 11 May 2026, Madbouly carried out an extensive tour to inaugurate and inspect several industrial facilities in Sadat City and 6th of October City.
The governorate has recently witnessed the inauguration of numerous projects aimed at improving services for citizens, according to a statement from the cabinet on Friday.
He emphasized that the president has instructed the acceleration of carrying out the projects to ensure they are delivered in the best possible form.
He reaffirmed his commitment to continuing field visits across various sectors—health, education, utilities, sanitation, and more—as part of his broader effort to monitor progress, address implementation challenges, and ensure timely project completion for public benefit.
The Prime Minister will also hand over contracts for units of the presidential initiative that aims to develop governorate major cities.
Egypt and France expand cooperation with major development projects across key sectors.
The caretaker Egyptian cabinet has issued a report highlighting the key development projects undertaken by the government, which tendered its resignation to President Abdel Fattah Sisi on Monday.
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Saturday inaugurated a series of major development projects in the South Valley region, including mega water lift stations in Upper Egypt’s Toshka and expansive road networks.
Prime Minister Madbouli inaugurated the historic Damietta Bridge of Civilization on Saturday evening. Originally constructed in 1890, the bridge underwent rehabilitation as part of a contract with the Ministry of Petroleum. Designated as a historic monument by the governorate in 2007, the bridge stands as a testament to the region's rich heritage.
The President's tour included the development and expansion works of the Ahmed Orabi axis, which connects Al-Manshiya Road with Ahmed Orabi Street, with a length of about 11 km, and a width of 6 traffic lanes in each direction, Fahmy said.
He made the remarks during the inauguration of a number of developmental projects as well as a gasoline production complex in Upper Egypt’s Assiut with the attendance of Sisi.
This came during Al-Mashat’s meeting with Ayat Soliman, Regional Director of the World Bank Group's Sustainable Development Department for the Middle-East and North Africa (MENA) region, on her visit to Egypt, to discuss joint relations between the Government of Egypt and the World Bank Group (WBG) that aimed to achieve sustainable development across several fields.
Al-Mashat announced during the launch of the 2020 Annual Report that the report also reveals that within the development portfolio of the Ministry of International Cooperation, there are 43 projects worth $4.99 billion on SDG 6, making up 19.4 percent of total ODA.
The report clarified that more than $6.7 billion secured for financing sovereign projects and $3.1 billion in support of the private sector.
The meeting tackled the latest update of the ministry’s projects nationwide.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Sunday has urged coordination among state bodies to make sure the project translated as “the Great Transfiguration over the Land of Peace” in Sinai
The money will be used to support the urgent development needs in 22 governorates, including water and sanitation projects.
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi embarked on a quick tour on Monday morning to visit Rod el Farag axis, Tahya Misr Eastern Bridge and Sphinx International Airport.
