Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom visited Luxor to review public service and infrastructure projects across the governorate. The tour focused on health, education, and development initiatives aimed at improving local infrastructure.
The minister began his inspection at the new Luxor University headquarters in New Tiba City. He reviewed construction updates for the university's teaching hospital, a project with an estimated investment cost of 4.5 billion Egyptian pounds (EGP) that is currently building its first phase.
During the visit, Rostom also toured the Faculties of Engineering and Oral and Dental Medicine buildings. His itinerary included inspections of a water treatment plant in Sun City and ongoing road development across the main road network.
Rostom highlighted the university hospital as a key project for enhancing healthcare delivery and emphasized the government's commitment to investing in human capital. He stated that his ministry is working alongside the Ministry of Health and the governorate to keep the project on schedule.
The minister pointed to broader regional growth supported by state investments and the presidential Decent Life initiative. He also noted the expansion of higher education in Upper Egypt, referencing Luxor University, Luxor National University, and New Tiba Technological University.
