Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly confirmed on Saturday, May 23, 2026, that the government has decided to develop the Nazlet El-Semman area with the participation of its residents.
He pointed out the government’s keenness to turn Nazlet El-Semman into a civilized area that attracts maximum tourism traffic, ensuring all internal activities are properly and safely regulated without impacting tourism, which represents a crucial source of national income.
This came during the Prime Minister’s tour to inspect and inaugurate several service and development projects in Giza Governorate today, where he met with the residents of Nazlet El-Semman to discuss the area’s development plans.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, Giza Governor Ahmed Al-Ansari, Deputy Giza Governor Hind Abdel Halim, and several officials, lawmakers, and investors.
Madbouly thanked the Giza governor for organizing the meeting, describing it as a historic step to adjust the development path of a key tourism site, and congratulated attendees on the upcoming Eid Al-Adha.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the relocation of administrative and governmental functions to the New Administrative Capital was designed to facilitate the comprehensive revival and development of historical and old Cairo districts.
He reviewed ongoing projects in historical Cairo, Magra El-Oyoun, and El-Fustat, noting that developing Nazlet El-Semman has been a long-standing planning dream of his to elevate the world-class view of the Pyramids area.
Highlighting state achievements like the New Delta agricultural project, Madbouly stressed that tourism can rapidly boost the economy, provided all surrounding structures match the civilized standard of the Pyramids.
He stated that development plans will involve locals as the primary beneficiaries, projecting that the number of hotel rooms in the area will increase from the current 4,000-5,000 rooms to between 15,000 and 20,000 rooms upon completion.
Addressing the lack of building licenses in the area, Madbouly announced that temporary permits will be coordinated with the Giza governor after the Eid holiday to legalize existing tourism and hospitality activities under safe operating guidelines.
He cited international models of preserving local identity while boosting tourism, reassuring residents that no plans will be implemented without community consensus and dialogue.
Chairman of the Egyptian Federation of Tourist Chambers Hossam El-Shaer praised the visit and noted that local investors have maintained high-quality tourism products for 40 years despite various legal and regulatory challenges.
El-Shaer estimated that the new development could attract an additional 2 to 3 million tourists, citing Marrakesh as a successful model. He added that temporary permits would offer legal protection, encourage new investments, and address negative online feedback regarding the outer environment. He also announced the creation of the Nazlet El-Semman Investors Association to handle marketing and training.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy stated that 95% of current structures align with the integrated general development plan, while the remaining 5% will be reviewed with the project consultant.
Giza Governor Dr Ahmed Al-Ansari announced that a joint working group will be formed immediately after Eid Al-Adha to expedite the issuance of temporary permits for local investors.
Participating investors and residents welcomed the prime minister’s visit, expressing complete willingness to self-fund building upgrades in line with the approved state plan, while some residents requested upgrading the local health unit.
MENA
Listen to the word paragraph
