The New Urban Communities Authority in Egypt has signed a contract with the German International University to allocate a 25,796.10 square meter plot of land for a new university project in New Cairo. The land, located in the eastern extension of New Cairo, is designated for a university project in accordance with the regulations and conditions approved by the Authority. This move is part of the Egyptian government's efforts to support distinguished educational activities within new cities.
Egyptian Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Engineer Randa Al-Manshawi, emphasized that supporting educational activities is a key aspect of the state's vision for integrated urban development. She noted that building modern cities involves not only constructing units and buildings but also providing various elements of quality of life, including educational, health, and social services. The Ministry is working to maximize the utilization of state assets, attract serious investments, and allocate land for projects that achieve real developmental value.
Dr. Walid Abbas, Deputy Minister of Housing for Urban Communities, stated that the New Urban Communities Authority is adopting a system aimed at improving the efficiency of land management and investment, achieving developmental and economic returns, and prioritizing serious projects that can add sustainable services to new cities. The allocation of land for the university project in New Cairo aligns with this approach, and the Authority's role extends beyond contract conclusion to monitoring implementation and compliance with timelines and regulations.
Dr. Ahmed Reza Amr, Supervisor of the Real Estate and Commercial Sector and head of the Central Unit at the New Urban Communities Authority, highlighted that the sector is working to establish a system based on seriousness, governance, and speedy completion of procedures, as well as continuous monitoring after allocation. This ensures that the goal is not merely to allocate land but to guarantee its development and operation in the specified activity according to approved timelines and conditions.
The contract was signed by Dr. Ahmed Reza Amr on behalf of the New Urban Communities Authority and Dr. Reinhold Lucker, as the director of the German Center for International Studies (GISC), on behalf of the German International University. This agreement is part of the Authority's strategy to enhance the diversity of activities and investments within new cities, support educational and service projects, and achieve optimal land use.
The new university project in New Cairo is expected to provide advanced educational services and enhance the city's value and attractiveness for investment and residence. The Egyptian government is working to create a comprehensive urban development plan that includes providing various services, including education, health, and social services, to residents of new cities.
The allocation of land for the German International University project reflects the Egyptian government's efforts to attract international educational institutions to establish their projects in new cities, which is expected to contribute to the growth and development of these cities and provide high-quality educational services to their residents.
Key points
- The contract was signed for a 25,796.10 square meter plot of land in New Cairo.
- The project aims to provide advanced educational services and enhance the city's value.
- The Egyptian government is working to support distinguished educational activities within new cities.
