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Good Morning Egypt 22 7 2026 Mr Ihab Kamel

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Strategic Vision for Alamein City

Tourism expert Mr. Ehab Gamal explained Egypt’s rationale for developing New Alamein City, linking it to both tourism strategy and broader urban planning goals.

Correcting earlier coastal development choices

  • Gamal argued that Alamein is a “corrective response” to earlier development along Egypt’s northern Mediterranean coast, which he said prioritized family housing over tourism.
  • He suggested this limited the coast’s usability to only a few months per year, making large tourism investments less efficient.

Building a stronger Mediterranean tourism model

  • Gamal noted that countries such as Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria rely on the Mediterranean for tourism.
  • He emphasized the need for Egypt to:
    • Increase visitor numbers
    • Strengthen the off-season
  • While he referenced 15 million tourist arrivals as a positive benchmark, he argued it is not sufficient on its own.
  • His goal is to achieve both:
    • higher tourism arrivals and
    • higher tourism revenue

Managing pressure on traditional destinations

  • To handle higher visitor volumes without overwhelming existing areas, Gamal proposed using the Mediterranean to reduce strain on key infrastructure and services—such as:
    • airports
    • tourist services
    • sightseeing
  • He also highlighted the importance of opening new high-spending markets and adding a new destination.

What Makes New Alamein Different

  • Gamal said Alamein was developed “properly” to accommodate large visitor volumes, with infrastructure built for that purpose.
  • A key advantage, he noted, is its proximity to Alamein Airport, unlike other alternatives he mentioned (including Borg El Arab), which he said are farther and unable to support the same scale.
  • He described Alamein as potentially viable not only in summer, but also as a winter destination—depending on marketing and weather patterns.
  • He suggested visitor seasons could extend beyond the typical June–August window into April–June and November–December.

Addressing Population Concentration (Nile Valley/Delta)

Gamal argued that new communities such as Alamein can help relieve pressure on Egypt’s population centers, but only if they offer real attractions, particularly jobs.

  • He highlighted the planned nuclear station in Dabaa as a major anchor employer that could draw in a well-educated workforce.
  • He described expected spillover effects, including:
    • food and supply chains
    • services
    • land reclamation

Example: 6th of October City

  • He cited 6th of October City as an example of how growth can follow employment expansion.
  • Gamal noted it was previously relatively empty, but as industrial and job opportunities grew, it developed into a built-up city—something he believes Alamein could replicate.

Presenters / Contributors

  • Mr. Ihab Kamel — Presenter
  • Mr. Ehab Gamal — Tourism expert (remote guest)

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