Engineer Randa El-Manshawi, Egypt's Minister of Housing, Public Utilities, and Urban Communities, met with Engineer Ahmed bin Said bin Mohammed Al-Amri, the Head of Muscat Municipality, during her visit to Oman. This meeting aimed to examine Egypt's experiences in various fields of urban development and to seek ways for cooperation and exchange of experiences between the two countries.
Exchange of Experiences and Construction Cooperation
Engineer Randa El-Manshawi emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with the Omani brothers during this meeting, stating: "Egypt is ready to share its experiences in urban planning and development, city management, infrastructure, and investment." She particularly highlighted Egypt's experiences in creating new cities and developing existing ones, considering these areas as important fields for joint cooperation and knowledge exchange.
In response, Engineer Ahmed bin Said bin Mohammed Al-Amri expressed his satisfaction with this meeting, referring to Egypt's successful experiences in urban development and planning and the creation of new cities, and emphasized the necessity of strengthening cooperation and exchanging experiences in related fields.
Review of Construction and Historical Projects
During this session, Engineer Randa El-Manshawi reviewed Egypt's experiences in developing existing cities and enhancing the efficiency of urban areas, presenting investment opportunities and infrastructure management and services, including drinking water and sewage networks. She also referred to Egypt's efforts to develop and improve the quality of urban infrastructure.
Furthermore, a number of Egypt's construction and historical projects were discussed, including the development project of Cairo Al-Khadiwiya and the Al-Fustat Hills Park project. These projects are designed to restore and develop historical areas with the aim of increasing productivity and attracting tourists. Egypt's experience in managing unplanned and marginalized areas, and working on improving services and providing adequate housing for the residents of these areas, was also discussed.
The negotiations also addressed the property numbering system and its objectives in organizing property wealth and enhancing the efficiency of property asset management, as well as the mechanisms for preparing strategic plans for Egyptian cities. These plans are designed to guide urban development and expansion activities in accordance with the needs of the population and investment opportunities.
Engineer Randa El-Manshawi also referred to the project of establishing Egypt's new capital, recognized as a model for urban expansion and the creation of a complete urban community. In this context, she discussed the measures taken to provide housing units for government administrative staff, considering these measures effective in facilitating the transition to the new capital.
At the end of this meeting, both parties emphasized strengthening the mechanisms for cooperation and exchange of experiences between the two countries, with the Omani side also expressing its readiness to benefit from Egyptian experiences and knowledge. The request for technical support from Egypt and the establishment of continuous communication for the transfer of experiences in urban planning and development and infrastructure management to enhance the quality of life and urban development was highlighted.
