Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi vowed on Monday to end the problem of informal housing in Egypt within two years. During a speech that took place at the inauguration of a housing project in Moqattam, President Sisi said that one of the aims of the Tahya Masr (Long Live Egypt) fund, which was founded as an account to accept donations from the public, is tackling national projects such as ending the issue of informal housing. Preisdent Sisi added that if forced to make personal sacrifices for the sake of the Egyptian people, then he will do so. The Egyptian President, in many of his speeches, refers to making personal sacrifices. As an example of such a personal sacrifice, President Sisi said in 2013 that he would be donating half of his salary, which is just under EGP 42,000 a month, to the Tahya Masr donation pool. The project in Moqattam promises 16,000 housing units for disadvantaged citizens. During the same speech, Egyptian President Sisi thanked civil society organizations for working to alleviate the pain and suffering of Egyptians. The exact number of housing units that will be built for disadvantaged…
Egypt’s President Vows to End Problem of Informal Housing Within Two Years
May 30, 2016
