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Egypt and Oman discuss urban development and tourism cooperation
Egyptian officials are engaging in high-level discussions in Oman to strengthen cooperation in urban development and tourism. Randa Manshaw, Egypt's Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, participated in the sixth edition of the ‘October Urban 2026’ exhibition and conference in Muscat. The event, held in coordination with UN-Habitat, focuses on the theme of ‘Adequate Housing for All’ and aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise regarding sustainable urban planning and infrastructure.
In a related diplomatic effort, Mustafa Abdel Wahab, CEO of Egypt's Tourism Development Authority, met with officials from Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in Muscat. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism development and exchanging technical expertise. Abdel Wahab highlighted Egypt's strategies for developing the Red Sea coast and the initiative to convert tourism housing units into hotel accommodations to expand capacity. Both nations expressed interest in coordinating investment opportunities and facilitating business visits for tourism investors.
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Egypt · Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities · Oman · Randa Manshaw · Tourism Development Authority
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Egyptian experience emphasizes integration between urban planning, investment, infrastructure, and services. www.alborsaanews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The authority is working on developing tourism fronts on the Red Sea coast. alahalygate.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Egypt is opening doors to convert tourism housing units into hotel accommodation to increase capacity. alahalygate.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Egypt is prioritizing housing and urban development to improve quality of life and accommodate population growth. www.alborsaanews.com