The summit, inaugurated by Cairo Governor Atef Abdul Hameed and chaired by ECG Vice President Dr. Nevine AbdelKhalek, was held concurrently with two exhibitions hosted at the same venue: the International Exhibition for Construction and Building Materials “BATIMAT Egypt”.

During the summit, on behalf of the Prime Minister Sherif Ismail Housing Major General Mostafa Al-Agouzon who was present on behalf of the Minister of housing stated that there are great investment opportunities in new cities, including residential projects. In the same context, he pointed out that large pieces of land are being offered to investors, which represents a paradigm shift in the housing scheme adopted in Egypt.

On behalf of the Environment Minister, Dr. Sherif Abdul Raheem stressed the importance of following environmental and green building codes in the design and construction of buildings. He also emphasized the need to employ modern technologies that help rationalize the use of water and energy.

On behalf of the President of the Administrative Capital for Urban Development Co. Major General Ahmed Zaki Abdeen, Administrative Capital Spokesperson Brigadier General Khaled Al-Husseiny gave a video presentation highlighting the progress and level of achievement within Phase 1 of the Administrative Capital. The presentation also shed light on investment opportunities within Phase 2.  

Major General Ahmad Fouad Ahmed, Director of the Cairo Governorate Network Information Center, stressed the importance of utilizing geographic information systems in land surveying activities.

Mr. Mamdouh Badreldin, President of the Real Estate Chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, highlighted the importance of investing in commercial projects, such as hotels, resorts, and shopping malls.

On the first day of the summit, ECG’s Technical Specifications Department Manager Ehab Al-Sharkawy participated in a panel discussion titled “How to Get an Approved Vendor List.” Moreover, ECG’s Senior Design Architect Ahmed Hassab participated in a session addressing “Double Curved Façade Engineering & Fabrication” as part of a workshop titled “Façade Engineering.”

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The exhibition provided an exclusive platform for trade exhibitors, buyers, and suppliers in such an atmosphere that presented potential business opportunities in the industry.

ECG had a strong presence at the exhibition with a delegation that included representatives from the Business Development Division and a number of engineering departments. ECG’s representatives were ready to answer the queries of visitors around the clock. During the course of the event, the delegation presented a selection of large water and wastewater treatment projects implemented by ECG.

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