Egypt's Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Tuesday the construction of Al-Fustat Hills Park had reached its final stages, poised to be the Middle East's largest public park, part of plans to revive the capital's historic heart. Speaking during his weekly press conference held at the park site, Madbouly said the 500-feddan park will serve as Cairo's central green space, combining heritage, culture, and recreation. The project, he said, is a key element of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's initiative to restore Old Cairo and transform degraded urban areas into vibrant, livable environments. "The area we stand in today was once filled with unsafe and uninhabitable settlements and waste dumps," Madbouly said. "Thousands of families who lived here have been relocated to modern housing with humane living standards. Today, this site is being reborn as a gift to all Egyptians." He said the state has invested more than 10 billion Egyptian pounds ($210 million) in redeveloping the area, including infrastructure, alternative housing, and leisure facilities. The prime minister added that work is expected to be completed within weeks, coinciding with the long-awaited opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. "Egypt is building new cities while restoring its ancient capital to its former glory," Madbouly said. "We are determined to make Cairo once again a global centre of heritage, culture, and beauty." The Park The landmark park project, located near major heritage landmarks such as the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, the Hanging Church, and the Jewish Synagogue, will feature architectural designs inspired by Egypt's ancient and Islamic heritage. Madbouly said Al-Fustat Hills Park forms part of a wider urban renewal effort across Cairo, including restoration projects in Khedivial Cairo, Islamic Cairo, and the historic districts surrounding landmarks such as the Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Sayyida Nafisa, and Imam El-Shafi'i. Attribution:Amwal Al Ghad English
