Egypt's Minister of Local Development, Manal Awad, and Hanan Majdi, Governor of New Valley, have inaugurated a handicraft complex in the village of Margouq, Belat center. The complex was established to gather various service and handicraft activities in an organized and equipped environment. This initiative aims to improve the quality of services provided to citizens, create real job opportunities for young people and artisans, and achieve a sustainable economic return.
The complex, built on an area of 1,000 square meters, comprises 10 handicraft units with an average area of 28 square meters per unit. The activities within the complex include knitting, sewing, metalwork, aluminum and glasswork, carpentry, car mechanics, tire repair, and motorcycle mechanics. Minister Awad emphasized that the complex is a model for collecting service and handicraft activities in a organized environment.
During the visit, Minister Awad and Governor Majdi inspected the complex's infrastructure, which was fully implemented to ensure operational stability and worker safety. The complex features a dedicated electric transformer, a main control room, an independent water line, and separate sewage systems for each unit. Additionally, the complex is equipped with a comprehensive fire protection and safety unit.
Governor Hanan Majdi stated that the establishment of the complex aligns with the governorate's efforts to support handicraft and productive activities. The initiative aims to provide a suitable work environment for artisans and meet the needs of residents. The complex is a result of cooperation between the governorate and the Saeed Development Authority.
Engineer Amr Abdel Menem, head of the Saeed Development Authority, highlighted that the complex's implementation is part of the authority's efforts to support productive and handicraft projects. The authority aims to provide a suitable environment for artisans, enabling them to develop their activities and contribute to the local economy.
The handicraft complex is considered a supportive mechanism for organizing productive activities, improving service quality, and providing better job opportunities within villages. The project reflects the Saeed Development Authority's approach to supporting projects with direct economic and social impact.
The complex provides opportunities for women and artisans to participate in productive activities, contributing to women's economic empowerment and enhancing their role in local development. The project aligns with Egypt's Vision 2030 and aims to promote sustainable development in the region.
Key points
- The complex provides job opportunities for young people and artisans.
- The project aims to support handicraft and productive activities in the region.
- The complex was established to gather various service and handicraft activities in an organized environment.
