Madbouly: New Alamein drew one million tourists as Egypt's inhabited area hits 14%

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly told the Egypt Forum 2026 that New Alamein attracted one million tourists this year.

• Madbouly said New Alamein attracted one million tourists this year, after its development into a year-round tourism, economic and industrial zone.
• Madbouly said the Alamein area had been one of Egypt's largest minefields and was previously unutilized.
• Madbouly said Egypt's inhabited area has risen to 14 percent through urban expansion projects.
• Madbouly said the Decent Life initiative's first phase covered 1,477 villages and cost over 450 billion EGP.