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Al-Sisi directs for national construction industry promotion
The Egyptian President met, on Tuesday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla, and Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea.

Cabinet agrees to extend reconciliation for construction violations until year end
Cabinet Spokesperson Nader Saad said that the approval came in response to the demands of several citizens, who had crowded into the administrative units designated to receive reconciliation requests in recent days.

Egypt condemns Israel’s construction of new settlement units in East Jerusalem
Ahmed Hafez, the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson, expressed deep concern over what these policies will lead to in terms of undermining the opportunities to achieve the two-state solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict.

Mardev Developments begins construction on Menorca Residence construction
Zahran added that 40% of the project has been marketed, with 50% of the compound’s sales expected by the end of this year.

EG Master completes 20% of construction at The City Valley in NAC
Salib said that the company is developing The City Valley compound, which is worth EGP 4bn in investments, on 63 feddans in the NAC’s R7 district, with the project comprised of 57 villas and 51 buildings.

CSCEC continues construction on high-quality business buildings at NAC despite pandemic
CBD to include CBE headquarters, Egypt’s largest paper currency printing press, and dedicated area for banks

CIRA starts Phase 1 of construction on Badr University in Assiut
Company has purchased 5-feddan plot in Sohag governorate, to construct international school.

Dolmen Developments commences construction on The Pier Mall
Company plans to direct investments worth EGP 30m into project

Reconciliation of construction violations thorny but important for Egypt: Prime Minister
Country’s law explicitly stipulates specific period of six months for resolution to all violations, says Mostafa Madbouly

Orascom Construction reports $5.4bn backlog, $34.8m net income in H1 2020
Group demonstrates resilience in Q2 of 2020, despite challenges of coronavirus, says CEO Bishai

El Sewedy, SNEL sign $38.6m contract for transformer station construction in DR Congo
Project is set to boost socio-economic development in Kasumbalesa and surrounding areas

Transport Minister orders repair of Zamalek building affected by Metro construction
Building residents were provided EGP 30,000 each to cover temporary residence until their return

EGP 1.2bn construction contracts awarded in SODIC East since 2018
During a site visit to SODIC East, Sherif said, “Since breaking ground in 2018, SODIC has awarded over EGP 1.2bn in construction contracts

Housing Ministry allows construction schedule adjustments for new city investment lands
Facilities include extending construction period for additional three months without penalties

‘The Big 5’ construction show postponed to September 2021
Event will come as Dubai is expected to enter exciting new growth phase

Ora Developers, Orascom, Banque Misr partner on ZED Sheikh Zayed construction
Construction to be completed in three years, first phase units to be delivered by 2023

City Edge, Gama Engineering announce Etapa Phase 2 Construction contract
Project has seen rapid progress, with several leading construction companies involved in bidding

Construction on new phosphoric acid project to start in June
Launch of project is good news for Abu Qir Fertilizers

Government allows construction sector to work as normal despite Covid-19 precautions
The precautionary measures have been put aside in the case of the construction industry to ensure projects with a national interest currently under development are completed quickly.

Government announces measures to protect construction workers from COVID-19 spread
Companies which want to continue, or halt operating have to commit to state preventive measures, the PM said

Calls to halt construction activities to protect workers from COVID-19
Moreover, contractors have thousands of labourers who need to work to secure appropriate income and it would be the companies’ responsibility to pay them regularly even if they were forced to reduce working hours or days.

Zewail City needs EGP 2.2bn to complete construction works: chairperson
Donations reached EGP 1.28bn, national authorities provide annual support of EGP 130m

NBE, QNB syndicated loan of EGP 1.8bn to Concrete Plus Engineering, Construction
20% of the total cost of implementing a housing compound project in the beach area of New Alamein City

EGP 350m price tag for Park Lane’s first phase construction in NAC
El Attal expected to achieve a large rate of sales for the Park Lane project, especially with the government administrative district being so close to them, which will garner great demand for investments.

Construction of EGP 17bn Alexandria Metro to start in 1Q 2020
Project to be implemented in three phases over two years, says Alexandria Governor

Construction and architecture should meet SDGs, and people needs: El Hindi
He explained that modern man does not need large congested buildings as much as he needs comfort and attention to spaces between buildings and provided services.

SODIC awards EGP 300m in construction contracts for SODIC East’s development
SODIC had broken ground last year following the successful launch and selling out of EGP 2bn worth of single-family homes in SODIC East, which has launched its next phases, now under construction, and is progressing ahead of schedule on track for delivery starting November 2021.

Lekela to begin construction of West Bakr wind project in Q4 2019
The company is still preparing the joint wind measurement campaign, along with other shortlisted bidders for the 250 MW West Nile wind tender

Economic housing came first in terms of construction quality represending 52% of total implemted units in 2017/2018 :CAPMAS
World Habitat day was approved by the United Nations General Assembly for the first Monday of October annually, aiming to provide access to adequate shelter as a basic human right. The day also serves as a reminder of the world’s responsibility to shape the future.

German Intec wins consultant contract for construction of Zafarana solar power plant
Three companies, including Belectric, NARI Group Corporation, and Vikram Solar, technically qualified and two companies were excluded, one for technical reasons and the other withdrew.