Counselor Hisham El-Sowefy, Advisor to the President of the Republic and supervisor of the "Great Transfiguration" project, accompanied by Major General Dr. Ismail Kamal, Governor of South Sinai, carried out a field tour in Saint Catherine to follow up on the progress of work and completion rates of the project.
The "Great Transfiguration" project is at the forefront of the major development projects underway in South Sinai Governorate, aiming to develop Saint Catherine in an integrated manner that respects its environmental, historical and spiritual character, strengthening its position as a global destination for spiritual, eco and cultural tourism.
The Presidential Advisor and the Governor of South Sinai inspected various work sites and reviewed the latest implementation updates and completion rates, in light of the state's plan to make use of the city's unique assets, especially as it is home to a number of prominent religious and historical sites, including Mount Moses and Saint Catherine's Monastery.
On the sidelines of the tour, an expanded meeting was held that included leaders from the Ministry of Housing and Construction, the Sinai Development Authority and representatives of the implementing companies, to follow up on the implementation status, stress commitment to the set timelines and overcome any challenges facing implementation.
During the meeting, 1 October 2026 was set as the date for the project's soft opening, a step reflecting the state's keenness to accelerate completion rates while adhering to the highest quality standards.
The Governor of South Sinai stressed that the project represents a major civilizational and developmental leap for Saint Catherine and reflects the state's vision of achieving sustainable development in Sinai and maximizing the benefit of its unique resources, according to the official page of the Governor of South Sinai on Facebook.
