Abdelkhalek Ibrahim
Facilitator
Building Egypts Future - Launching the First National Smart Cities Strategy
Are you ready to experience the cities of tomorrow?
Be part of the urban revolution & join us at the World Urban Forum for a glimpse into the future of cities. Discover innovative strategies for sustainable urban living.
November 7, 2024 | 13:00 - 14:30
Multipurpose room 17
Ministry of Housing Utilities and Urban Communities
Egypt
English, English,
Arabic
Reference:
NE 17-07
Summary
The proposed networking event aims to launch the first national smart cities strategy for new cities in Egypt, developed through a collaboration between the Egyptian Ministry of Housing and the World Bank. Its primary goal is to publicly introduce the framework of the strategy, encourage discussion, and gather feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders before moving forward with the implementation phase.
Objectives
- Introduce and promote the framework of the first national smart cities strategy for new cities in Egypt.
- Facilitate dialogue and exchange of ideas among key stakeholders, including government officials, urban planners, technology experts, academics, and industry leaders.
- Gather valuable insights, feedback, and suggestions from participants to enhance the strategy's effectiveness and address potential challenges.
- Foster collaboration and partnership opportunities between local and international organizations interested in contributing to the implementation of the smart cities strategy.
Partners
Organization
Country
Ministry of Housing Utilities and Urban Communities
Egypt
The World Bank
Egypt
New urban communities Authority (NUCA)
Egypt
Ministry of Housing and Utilities and Urban Communities
Egypt
Session panelists
Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Mr. Ming Zhang
Global Director, Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice (GPURL)
World Bank Group
Mr. Fadel Dighm
Head of the National Projects Sector
National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority NTRA
Mr. Waleed Abbas
Deputy head of the New Urban Communities Authority for Planning and Projects Sector, Supervisor of the Housing Minister's Office
Ministry of Housing and Utilities and Urban Communities
Mr. Dagmar Vogel
Head of Infrastructure Division
Switzerlands State Secretariat for Economic Cooperation
Mr. Khaled Abbass
Chairman and Managing Director
ACUD-Administrative Capital for Urban Development
Ms. Dima Zogheib