Egypt has launched the second phase of developing the Ataba area in Cairo, as part of a government strategy to modernize urban markets and upgrade infrastructure in key commercial districts. Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad announced the phase is fully funded under the ministry's investment plan.
Minister Manal Awad reviewed a report submitted by Saeed Helmy Abdel Khalek, head of the Strategic Management and Local Development Sector, outlining project progress. The current phase prioritizes rehabilitating core utility networks, including water supply and sewage systems, as a foundation for broader urban development.
Implementation is underway, with the Greater Cairo Water Company working on internal streets, particularly Youssef Naguib Street, while the Cairo Sewage Company has started operations on Qattawi Street. These efforts aim to boost service efficiency, improve infrastructure quality, and meet deadlines according to technical standards.
Awad emphasized adhering to timelines and delivering high-quality work, backed by ongoing field monitoring. She highlighted the need for tight coordination among agencies, especially on utilities, to ensure long-term sustainability and operational efficiency in the redeveloped area.
The Ataba project fits into a national vision to reorganize traditional markets, enhance the urban environment, and raise citizens' quality of life, in line with Egypt's sustainable development goals.