Engineer Randa El-Manshawi, Egypt's Minister of Housing and Urban Services, traveled to the capital of Oman, Muscat, to participate in World Habitat Day 2026. This global event, under the theme "Adequate Housing for All," will take place on October 5 and aims to highlight the importance of providing adequate housing and to discuss the necessary policies and solutions to achieve this goal.
Emphasis on the Importance of Adequate Housing
World Habitat Day, celebrated annually on October 5, is recognized as an opportunity to examine the challenges and solutions related to housing and urban development. This year, Muscat, hosting the event, will engage in discussions and exchanges regarding global housing challenges and will review successful experiences in this field. The event will particularly focus on issues such as providing adequate and sustainable housing, effective policies, and international cooperation.
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Expanding International Cooperation
At this event, representatives from governments, experts, and international organizations in the fields of housing and urban development will come together to discuss and exchange views on the existing challenges in this area. These meetings provide an opportunity for different countries to share their successful experiences in providing adequate and sustainable housing and to strengthen cooperation in this field.
Additionally, the Egyptian Housing Minister's trip to Oman coincides with the "October Urban" exhibition 2026, where a group of specialists, decision-makers, developers, and experts in various fields of housing and urban development will gather. This exhibition offers a suitable opportunity for discussion and examination of innovations in housing and urban development.
During this trip, Engineer Randa El-Manshawi has planned to participate in several meetings and workshops to explore ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange experiences in housing and urban development. This program allows the Egyptian Housing Minister to benefit from international experiences and bring more effective solutions for housing development in Egypt.
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