The Housing Committee of the Egyptian Parliament, chaired by MP Mohamed Attia El-Fayoumi, convenes today to discuss the address delivered by Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, during the parliamentary session held on Monday, November 18. The session will evaluate the ministry’s strategies for managing population growth and urban expansion.
Minister El-Sherbiny’s address outlined key policies, including:
- Development of New Cities and Fourth-Generation Cities: Highlighting efforts to create integrated urban hubs along major developmental axes.
- Addressing Developmental Gaps: Strategies to revitalize informal settlements and underplanned areas to improve living standards.
- Resolving Building Violations: Accelerating the process of settling building code violations to stabilize the urban environment.
- Expanding Social and Middle-Income Housing Programs: Aiming to meet citizen demands while advancing sustainable development objectives.
During the general session, Dr. Hanafy Gebaly, Speaker of Parliament, referred the minister’s address to the Housing Committee, emphasizing the importance of prompt review. He instructed MP Mohamed Attia El-Fayoumi to organize discussions involving committee members, interested MPs, and the minister.
This review reflects the legislative commitment to ensuring that housing and urban planning initiatives align with national development goals, addressing key societal needs such as housing affordability, sustainable growth, and organized urbanization. The outcome of these discussions will guide future policies and projects under the Ministry of Housing.