On the sidelines of the fourth day of the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), H.E. Eng. Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, announced the signing of two cooperation protocols between the Ministry of Housing and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT).
The first protocol focuses on technical consultancy in New Alamein City, developing a comprehensive proposal for managing marine and coastal resources of the city’s beach and artificial lake. The plan aims to ensure environmental safety, sustainable resource use, and economic efficiency, while supporting marine ecosystem conservation and sustainable urban planning.
The second protocol covers training, postgraduate studies, and joint research, offering AASTMT students practical training opportunities and promoting capacity building for Ministry employees in urban management and sustainability.
Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar, President of AASTMT, praised the cooperation as a step toward advancing Egypt’s sustainable urban development, in alignment with national environmental and climate strategies.
