On October 11, 2026, Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment, and Hanan Majdi, Governor of New Valley, officially opened the upgraded technological center at the New Valley governorate's headquarters in the city of Kharga. The event was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Mohamed Kujuk, Deputy Governor, and Adel Abou Aqil, General Secretary of the governorate.
Following the inauguration, Dr. Awad and Governor Majdi inspected the center's operations to assess the quality of services provided to citizens and the efficiency of service delivery. During her tour, Dr. Awad reviewed the center's components and equipment, which were provided to facilitate citizen reception and request processing. The upgrade aimed to create a suitable environment for delivering government services, improving performance levels, and speeding up request processing.
The technological center spans 286 square meters and was renovated at a cost of around two million Egyptian pounds, with funding and support from the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development. The center provides 25 primary services to citizens. The renovation aimed to create a suitable environment for citizen reception and government service delivery.
Dr. Manal Awad emphasized that the development of technological centers aligns with the ministry's and government's efforts to achieve a significant improvement in local services by modernizing the work environment, enhancing service delivery mechanisms, and simplifying procedures for citizens. This, she said, would reduce the time and effort required to obtain services and enhance the efficiency of the administrative apparatus.
Dr. Awad stressed that the success of government service delivery systems depends on the tangible impact of development efforts on citizens' experiences. She highlighted the importance of continuous monitoring of performance levels within technological centers, ensuring efficient and regular service delivery, and addressing any challenges that may affect transaction processing or service quality.
Governor Hanan Majdi stated that the development of the technological center is part of the governorate's efforts to improve the environment for delivering government services and providing necessary working conditions for employees. She emphasized the need for ongoing development and monitoring of the center's performance to maximize the use of available resources and meet citizens' needs more efficiently.
Key points
- The upgraded technological center in New Valley governorate was renovated at a cost of around two million Egyptian pounds.
- The center provides 25 primary services to citizens.
- The development of technological centers aims to enhance the efficiency of government service delivery and improve citizens' experiences.
