Transforming the Laguna area into a world-class entertainment center based on preserving natural resources, and upgrading tourism services in the Three Pools area to maintain its status as a world-class diving site
Manal Awad directs the removal of encroachments and violations on Dahab's tourist promenade, the speedy operation of lampposts and the trimming of trees to preserve the aesthetic appearance
South Sinai Governor reviews development projects in Dahab with total investments of up to EGP 3 billion
Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment, directed the development of the Laguna and Three Pools areas in Dahab, which are among the most important destinations for tourists to enjoy their distinctive nature and natural treasures, and the strengthening of private sector investment in ecotourism activities in both areas by applying the regulating environmental requirements and controlling visitor entry, ensuring the preservation of natural resources and coral reefs as a national asset.
This came during Dr. Manal Awad's inspection tour of the Laguna and Three Pools areas in Dahab as part of her visit to South Sinai Governorate to follow up on the latest developments in environmental projects and development works in the governorate, in the presence of Major General Dr. Khaled Mubarak, Governor of South Sinai; Major General Mostafa Abdeen, head of Dahab City; MP Guevara El-Gafy, Advisor to the Governor of South Sinai; and Dr. Walid Hassan, Director General of South Sinai Protectorates.
The minister reviewed the plan to develop the Laguna area and transform it into a world-class tourist area, implementing environmental activities and services compatible with the nature of the place, as well as the plan to upgrade tourism services in the Three Pools area as one of the world's diving sites.
She stressed that the development of Dahab, one of Egypt's most important tourist destinations, comes as part of the state's efforts to preserve its natural resources and conserve biodiversity, and helps attract EGP 600 million in investments and achieve its sustainability by creating jobs and sustainable environmental activities with a social and economic dimension, through promoting ecotourism and environmental investment while taking into account the conservation of natural resources through adherence to environmental requirements and standards.
For his part, Major General Khaled Mubarak, Governor of South Sinai, stated that the tourism project in the Laguna area covers 150 feddans, with total investments of up to EGP 3 billion, including EGP 1 billion in initial investments, and will provide about 300 jobs.
The governor added that the development strategy for Dahab includes implementing a number of major investment projects; in the Laguna area, a world-class tourist entertainment center will be established on 300 feddans with total investments of EGP 1.5 billion, including EGP 500 million in initial investments, providing about 240 direct jobs.
The governor stressed that these projects come in implementation of the political leadership's directives to strengthen Dahab's position as one of the most important global tourist destinations, with a focus on supporting ecotourism and diving and providing new job opportunities for the governorate's residents, achieving sustainable development and preserving the city's unique environmental character, according to the official page of the Egyptian Cabinet on Facebook.
In a related context, Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, inspected the tourist promenade and a number of vital areas in Dahab, South Sinai Governorate, in a surprise tour to follow up on the level of services provided to citizens and visitors to Dahab and contribute to improving the city's civilized image as one of Egypt's most important tourist destinations.
During her tour, the Minister of Local Development directed the swift removal of all encroachments and obstructions on the tourist promenade to facilitate the movement of citizens and tourists using it, the removal of any encroachments on the public road right-of-way, and the restoration of order and improvement of the civilized appearance.
She also directed that all lampposts on the tourist promenade be lit to enhance safety and security for visitors, and that trees be trimmed to preserve the aesthetic appearance. She asked the head of the Waste Management Regulatory Agency to examine and review the contracts of the cleaning companies responsible for cleaning the city, the promenade and some vital areas, ensure their compliance with the agreed contract terms and raise the efficiency of the public cleaning system.
During the inspection tour by the Minister of Local Development, a number of encroachments, waste and violations of the promenade's right-of-way were removed and legal measures were taken against violators. She issued directives to deal firmly with any violations and to carry out intensive campaigns to remove all encroachments obstructing the movement of cars and citizens.
