The Ministry of Housing, represented by the New Urban Communities Authority, has announced the offering of part of the Tunis Market buildings under a utilization rights system for nine years. These units will operate as a wholesale market with various activities on the 15th of May City.
The public auction session is scheduled to take place on the 19th of February.
Minister of Housing Participates in ‘Week of Goodness’ Initiatives
Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, participated in the “Week of Goodness” events to support Al-Asmarat City’s residents and launch a comprehensive convoy to help the Gaza Strip. These events were held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, with the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, several ministers, and other dignitaries. The activities were hosted at the Youth City in the Al-Asmarat district, organized through the Tahya Misr Fund in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Egyptian Zakat and Charity House, and the Egyptian Food Bank.
During the events, Minister El-Sherbiny accompanied Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly on a “Week of Goodness” initiative tour focusing on social protection, healthcare, and support for individuals with disabilities. The tour included inspecting gifts for brides from underprivileged backgrounds, activities dedicated to persons with disabilities, exhibits showcasing components of the convoy, a handicrafts exhibition, a youth employment fair, a medical convoy, and a clothing exhibit. Additionally, they reviewed the contents of the comprehensive convoy to support the Gaza Strip.
Minister El-Sherbiny expressed his pride in participating in the “Week of Goodness” to support Al-Asmarat residents and launch the Gaza support convoy. He thanked everyone involved in organizing and implementing these meaningful initiatives.
Minister Holds Meeting to Review Progress on Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania
Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny held a meeting today to assess the progress of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Dam and Station project, which is being implemented by the Egyptian consortium of “Arab Contractors” and “Elsewedy Electric.” The project is located on the Rufiji River in Tanzania. Engineer Ahmed El-Assar, Chairman of Arab Contractors; Engineer Ahmed Elsewedy, CEO of Elsewedy Electric; Engineer Wael Hamdy, Vice President of Elsewedy Electric; and Central Agency for Reconstruction officials attended the meeting.
Minister El-Sherbiny emphasized that Egypt places significant importance on this major project, symbolizing the strong relationship between Egypt and Tanzania. He highlighted the capabilities of Egyptian companies in executing large-scale projects, particularly in African countries. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi regularly monitors the project to ensure it contributes to Tanzania’s development, provides essential electricity, controls Rufiji River floods, and preserves the environment.
During the meeting, the minister reviewed the project components, including a 1,025-meter dam with a 32.8 billion cubic meters reservoir capacity. The hydropower station, with a capacity of 2,115 megawatts, is located on the Rufiji River within a natural reserve in the Morogoro region, southwest of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania’s commercial capital). Other project components were also discussed in detail.
The minister directed the documentation of all achievements in this monumental project through booklets and visual records to preserve the consortium’s accomplishments. The representatives of the two companies confirmed that the project stages and components are being thoroughly documented.
The minister also stressed the importance of presenting this remarkable experience at international forums, particularly in African countries, such as the upcoming energy conference in Tanzania. This will further showcase the capabilities of Egyptian companies in executing large-scale projects and open new opportunities for them.
