Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has directed officials to accelerate the regularisation of land status in several new cities and simplify procedures for “serious” applicants. The meeting focused on the progress of status adjustments for lands added to Sheikh Zayed, New Sphinx, New Obour, El Shorouk, New October, and 6th of October City. El-Menshawy highlighted that the regularisation goals include addressing social and economic dimensions by supporting smallholders through graded financial brackets and encouraging private sector investment partnerships. The unit is tasked with setting guidelines for files and contracts issued by previous authorities, proposing solutions for status adjustments, and refining the mechanisms used for the regularisation process. El-Menshawy concluded the meeting by instructing officials to maintain periodic follow-ups on the file, stressing that these measures are essential to achieving legal stability for citizens and maximising the benefit of state-owned land.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 22, 2026 18:08 UTC