Kamal Suleiman, Secretary-General of the Red Sea Governorate, and Judge Mohamed Abdullah Nada, Vice President of the State Council and Legal Advisor to the Governor, held a meeting today at the governorate’s headquarters to discuss the latest developments in the Concessions Committee’s work.
This committee, established by Governor’s Decision No. 615 of 2020, is responsible for overseeing matters related to the cities of Hurghada, Al-Quseir, Ras Gharib, Safaga, and Marsa Alam.
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ToggleKey Recommendations of the Concessions Committee
During the latest meeting of the High Committee, several critical decisions were made to facilitate the payment of financial dues for landowners in the Red Sea Governorate.
- Grace Period for Infrastructure Dues:
- From February 1 to April 30, 2025, landowners can pay 50% of the infrastructure cost balance and settle the remaining amount over two years. This applies to those who have already paid 10% of the infrastructure costs at the agreed-upon rates.
- For cases with no prior outstanding dues, payments for the remaining infrastructure balance can be made under similar terms.
- Settlement of Outstanding Debts:
- Owners of lands with previous financial liabilities can settle their dues, including penalties and accrued interest, in full. This must include full payment of infrastructure balance for the land.
- Youth Land Projects:
- The committee approved the continuation of dealings on youth land projects in accordance with prior recommendations.
- Delayed Implementation Cases:
- Lands where implementation has not reached 10% completion or where construction is limited to the ground floor can still benefit from existing concessions, provided financial obligations are met.
- Investor Support:
- Large-scale investors with plots exceeding 10,000 square meters will continue to receive extended facilities.
- Pending Cases:
- The concessions will apply to cases previously recommended for land withdrawal due to unpaid dues, provided no termination decision was issued. Compliance with payment schedules and a commitment to relinquish any legal disputes are mandatory.
Urban Development and Public Compliance
The Secretary-General emphasized the importance of revisiting residential zoning plans in Hurghada to accommodate citizen requests for block and unit contracts, as well as requests for additional regulatory space. These steps will be conducted in alignment with legal frameworks and the High Committee’s guidelines.
Suleiman highlighted that 80% of citizens have already settled their infrastructure dues, with some cities exceeding 90% compliance.
The meeting was attended by key officials, including Major General Yasser Hemaya, Head of Hurghada City, Judge Lamia Nour El-Din, Legal Advisor to the Governorate, and representatives from the engineering, planning, and legal departments.
