PM reviews South Sinai’s awarded geographical platform

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli conducted an inspection tour of Saint Catherine in South Sinai Saturday to review the status of the geographical platform for South Sinai, which recently won the prestigious “Esri SAG Award 2024” for excellence in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 

Minister of Local Development Manal Awad, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh el Hefny, Minister of Housing and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny, Governor of South Sinai Khaled Mubarak, and several other senior officials took part in the tour.

Madbouli said the creation of this platform aligns with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s directives on digital transformation, governance, and institutional development, in line with Egypt Vision 2030 and its sustainable development goals.

Mubarak highlighted the platform’s significance as a solid foundation for digital transformation in the South Sinai, integrating GIS technologies, converting local data into geographic formats, and publishing interactive maps.

He pointed out the governorate’s commitment to continuously advancing its systems using the latest technologies and training specialized personnel in GIS applications.

Deputy Governor Enas Samir gave a presentation on the platform, explaining that its functions include real-time data entry, performance tracking for reconciliation, licensing, map modification, and monitoring surveying activities. It also serves to assist citizens, track complaints, and provide insights into project statuses.

She noted that the platform supports “Sharm El Sheikh Green” initiative, a key outcome of the COP27 Climate Conference, aimed at transforming Sharm El Sheikh into an eco-friendly smart city. 

Additionally, Samir hailed the platform as a valuable tool for attracting investments by offering crucial data on available opportunities and enhancing community engagement through open channels for communication and decision-making.

Madbouli praised the platform’s accuracy and efficiency, emphasizing the importance of scaling the system across Egypt’s cities, starting with tourist hubs like Luxor and Aswan, to maximize its benefits nationwide.