Media Production City, wide inspection tour

Minister of Information Safwat Al Sherif made a wide inspection tour at the Media Production City at October 6 City to follow up works in progress and those already in place to serve the free Media Zone which the Cabinet approved after referring the matter to President Hosni Mubarak.

During the tour, the Minister of Information inspected the International Mubarak Studios Complex which is considered the heart of the Media Production City and in which work is scheduled to be completed in March 2001.

President Mubarak will inaugurate the first stage during Media Day Celebrations in May. This stage includes 4 Studios at the highest level which use the digital system. This brings the number of studios at the Media Production City up to 29 Studios.

Al Sherif inspected an important element in the services which are being provided at the free city, namely a big 270-room hotel with all amenities and services. The first stage is scheduled to be opened during Media Day Celebrations. This stage represents 70 per cent of total constructions.

The Minister also inspected the area of the Great Conferences Hall, a multipurpose hall which is being built by the Egyptian Company for Media Production.

In statements he made during the tour of the Media Production City, Minister of Information said that the hotel and the shopping area attached to the Media Production City will be offered under the BOT system (Private sector).

He said that the Great Hall which will be devoted to conferences and meetings is considered one of the landmarks of the city.

It is an area which will attract holding electronic exhibitions for all purposes and other services.

At the end of the tour, the Minister of Information inspected some dramatic works which are being filmed at the Media Production City.