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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with state officials on April 18, 2026, to address and remove obstacles hindering investments in Egypt's housing, utilities, and drinking water sectors. During the meeting, President El-Sisi reviewed progress on various housing and development initiatives, emphasizing the need for clear timelines for project completion. Discussions included the expansion of housing programs, the status of projects in different governorates, and advancements in the presidential "Housing for All Egyptians" initiative. The meeting also covered developments in middle- and upper-middle-income housing programs, aiming for 220,000 units, and luxury housing programs targeting 130,000 units. Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Randa El Menshawy reported on the launch of the first phase of a private sector participation program for low-income housing, which will include 17,000 units in eight new cities. She also provided updates on the rental unit program, which aims to provide 10,000 units in its initial phase, and efforts related to alternative housing under the old rent law. The "Decent Life" Haya Karima initiative was also discussed, with President El-Sisi stressing the completion of its first phase this year and prioritizing wastewater treatment plants in the second phase. Other topics included the Al-Fustat Park project, developments along the North Coast and Red Sea, and progress in New Alamein City, including the International Conference and