In a significant development for Egypt's New Valley Governorate, Minister of Local Development and Environment Dr. Manal Awad and Governor of New Valley Dr. Hanan Majdi laid the foundation stone for a date industry complex in El-Dakhla. The project is part of the state's efforts to develop Egypt's western desert regions and promote sustainable economic development. The complex, located in the industrial area of El-Dakhla, aims to support the local date industry and create new job opportunities.
The date industry complex is a strategic project that aims to maximize the value of dates produced in the region. The project covers an area of 50 feddans and will have a storage capacity of 10,000 tons. It is expected to start operations in 2027 and will provide a specialized storage facility, supporting the creation of a date exchange. This will help regulate the trade of dates and improve marketing opportunities for local farmers.
The project is a collaboration between the New Valley Governorate and the Sahel Development Authority, headed by Major General Amr Abdel Monem Mustafa. The project is part of the state's efforts to promote agricultural and industrial development in the region. The complex will support the local economy by providing job opportunities and stimulating economic growth.
The project is also expected to support women's economic empowerment by providing job opportunities and promoting their participation in the economy. The complex will provide a platform for local women to engage in date production, processing, and marketing. This will help promote sustainable development and improve living standards for local communities.
Major General Amr Abdel Monem Mustafa, head of the Sahel Development Authority, emphasized that the authority plays a crucial role in supporting productive and investment projects in Egypt's western desert regions. He highlighted that the project reflects the state's efforts to establish integrated development projects that capitalize on the region's comparative advantages.
Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment, and Dr. Hanan Majdi, Governor of New Valley, also inspected several development and industrial projects in the governorate. The projects aim to promote industrial development, create job opportunities, and improve living standards for local communities.
The project aligns with Egypt's Vision 2030, which prioritizes sustainable economic development and maximizing the use of local resources. The project is expected to contribute to achieving sustainable development goals and improving the quality of life for citizens in the region.
Key points
- The date industry complex is expected to start operations in 2027 and provide a storage capacity of 10,000 tons.
- The project covers an area of 50 feddans and aims to support the local date industry and create new job opportunities.
- The project is part of Egypt's efforts to develop its western desert regions and promote sustainable economic development.
