Fatshimetrie, the leading magazine for heritage and cultural news, recently highlighted a major event in Egypt. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting to review the procedures for the global tender for the planning of the area surrounding the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), extending to the Sphinx Airport in the north and Dahshur in the south.
The meeting, attended by Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif al-Sherbiny and Deputy Minister of Housing Abdel-Khalek Ibrahim, reflects the interest in the Pyramids area, the soon-to-open GEM, and the adjacent and surrounding archaeological areas that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of this region and its unique historical and archaeological treasures, which require being placed at the heart of concerns and improving the services provided to its visitors, whether foreign or Egyptian, in a manner that matches its status and its archaeological and historical value.
In a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, it was mentioned that the meeting focused on the steps taken regarding the global tender, and several development and tourism visions for the Pyramids area and its surroundings were reviewed. These visions aim to attract more tourists and improve their experience.
At the same time, photos of the Pyramids area and the Grand Egyptian Museum were closely examined by Prime Minister Madbouly and the officials present, illustrating a concrete approach to highlighting this cultural and historical treasure.
This initiative reflects Egypt’s commitment to promoting its heritage and providing enriching tourist experiences to visitors from all over the world. By strengthening the planning and development of this emblematic area, Egypt affirms its will to preserve its thousand-year-old history and share it with the rest of the world.
Fatshimetrie will continue to closely follow these major developments and inform its readers of the initiatives taken to promote and protect Egypt’s rich heritage.