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Cairo Governor Dr. Ibrahim Saber supervised the demolition of the informal street market on 9th Street in the Mokattam neighborhood and the relocation of vendors to the newly established markets by the Tahya Misr Fund in the Mokattam neighborhood: Amar ibn Yasser and Abdel Maguid Mahmoud.

The new modern markets were established in accordance with the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to eliminate informal settlements and create urban spaces for vendors in organized markets.

Governor Saber said the informal Zelzal Market lacks health standards and has become a significant source of pollution. Additionally, it lacks civil defense measures due to the prevalence of unauthorized electrical connections, which pose a threat to the market, its residents, and the surrounding area.

Saber added that space will be allocated in the new markets for all vendors from the old market, emphasizing that no vendor will be adversely affected. The state is committed to preserving their livelihoods while ensuring they have a safe environment in which they conduct their business.

Moreover, Saber stated that all development projects initiated by the state are designed to enhance the quality of life for citizens. He emphasized the state's commitment to establishing new, diverse, and fully serviced modern markets in neighborhoods to address unregulated informal markets, reduce violations by street vendors, prevent encroachments on sidewalks and public roads, and alleviate traffic congestion. Additionally, these efforts aim to create a more civilized environment for both vendors and shoppers.

Saber further stated that the Ammar ibn Yasser and Abdel Meguid Mahmoud markets, to which vendors were relocated, are equipped with automatic alarm systems and firefighting systems. These markets are supported by comprehensive safety and protection measures, along with the necessary utilities, including water, electricity, and sewage services.

The Ammar bin Yasser Modern Market spans an area of 5 feddans and features an administrative building along with 95 shops, each measuring 18 square meters. These shops offer various products, including vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, poultry, groceries, spices, eggs, baked goods, and grilled foods, as well as detergents and plastics. Additionally, the market includes four diverse bakeries, 20 external shops, a cafeteria, two mobile grills, a shaded area, and five parking spaces. In contrast, the Abdul Maguid Mahmoud Market consists of four shopping malls with a total of 222 shops and a cafeteria.

The governor was accompanied by Deputy Cairo Governor Ashraf Mansour; Waleed Abu El-Nasr, Head of the Cleaning, Beautification, and Lighting General Authority; Chief of the Mokattam District Waleed Mohammad Shawki; and several officials from the Cairo governorate.

Source: Media Department, Cairo Governorate