Officials Inspect Progress of Marina and Tourist Villages Development

Dr. Mohamed Khalafallah, Head of the Tourist Villages Authority, welcomed Eng. Ahmed Ismail and Eng. Mostafa Abdel Latif, members of the Technical Support Unit at

Dr. Mohamed Khalafallah, Head of the Tourist Villages Authority, welcomed Eng. Ahmed Ismail and Eng. Mostafa Abdel Latif, members of the Technical Support Unit at the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, during their inspection tour to monitor ongoing projects in the tourist villages.

Monitoring Development and Infrastructure Upgrades

The visit aligns with the directives of Minister Sherif El-Sherbiny to oversee ongoing development efforts and enhance public facilities in tourist villages, ensuring continuous urban improvement.

The inspection began with a review of the upgrading and beautification of Marina’s entrances. The objective is to align the development with the Ministry’s vision, introducing modern landscaping and urban enhancements to Marina Alamein’s external road network.

Project Updates & Execution Progress

  • Marina Entrance Development:
    • 60% of the first entrance model has been completed.
    • The initial phase is expected to wrap up soon, with subsequent phases following a structured timeline.
    • Contractors were instructed to reroute traffic for safety during construction, ensuring high-quality completion while meeting health and safety standards.
  • Marina 8 Housing Project:
    • The development includes 243 buildings (villas, chalets, and apartment complexes) with 917 housing units.
    • The project has reached 30% completion.
    • The team reviewed the infrastructure and road network plans to ensure timely execution.

Officials in Attendance

The tour was attended by:

  • Eng. Amr Mohy, Deputy Head of the Authority
  • Eng. Mina Raafat, Assistant to the Head of the Authority
  • Eng. Mohamed Khaled, Director of Execution
  • Eng. Ahmed El-Kassas, Head of Roads Department
  • Eng. Ali El-Naggar, Project Monitoring Official

The Tourist Villages Authority remains committed to accelerating development efforts, ensuring efficient urban expansion and improved tourism infrastructure.

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