Egypt's PM inspects facade renovation and tree planting at al-Falaki Square

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber toured facade renovation and tree-planting work at al-Falaki Square.

• Madbouly and Saber inspected the visual improvement and facade renovation works at al-Falaki Square in the Abdeen district.
• Saber said more than 8,000 trees and about 1.4 million shrubs and plants have been planted, with a target of 60,000 trees.
• Madbouly said work continues rehabilitating historic squares and areas across Cairo.
• Madbouly said work on President Sisi's "Greening Cairo" initiative continues.
• The rehabilitation project, coordinated with the National Organization for Urban Harmony, aims to preserve Khedivial Cairo's distinctive architectural character.
• It seeks to enhance the capital's historic and aesthetic value, combining heritage preservation with investment promotion.
• Saber outlined a participatory strategy involving government agencies, civil society organizations, and citizens in the greening initiative.
• Saber said water-efficient tree species suited to Egypt's climate are being selected for the capital's greening effort.
• Saber framed urban greening as core environmental infrastructure for Cairo rather than merely a cosmetic improvement.
• Saber said the governorate plans to plant 60,000 trees and 800,000 shrubs and plants across Cairo's districts.
• Saber said species selection relies on a specialized consultancy for plants suited to Egypt's climate with low water consumption.