Egypt's Housing Minister visits Muscat for World Habitat Day

Egyptian Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Randa Al-Menshawy, visited Muscat, Oman, to participate in World Habitat Day 2026 and the ‘Urban October’ exhibition. The global theme for this year’s event is ‘Adequate Housing for All’.

During her visit, Al-Menshawy met with Ahmed bin Said bin Mohammed Al-Amri, Mayor of Muscat, to discuss bilateral cooperation in urban planning, city management, and investment. The discussions focused on exchanging expertise regarding Egypt’s experiences in developing new cities, upgrading existing urban areas, and managing infrastructure such as water and sanitation networks.

Specific Egyptian urban projects were highlighted, including the development of historical areas like Khedivial Cairo and the Fustat Hill Park project. Additionally, the meeting covered Egypt’s strategies for managing unplanned or informal settlements by providing integrated urban services and suitable housing for residents.