Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Sunday, August 9, 2026, inaugurated the renovated June 30 Corniche in Matrouh governorate. Madbouli also toured the “Treasures of Egypt in Matrouh” exhibition during a visit to the Mediterranean coastal governorate. The corniche renovation is part of a wider state project to upgrade infrastructure and roads, including the development of 100 km of roads across Matrouh city, Governor Mohamed El Zamlout said.
The project aims to keep pace with rapid development, accommodate population growth and meet rising tourist demand in Matrouh, he added. The renovated corniche has been expanded to three traffic lanes in each direction, alongside a modern tourist promenade, landscaping and interlock paving.
The project also included the installation of 570 lighting poles and upgrades to traffic signs and U-turn areas to improve traffic flow and road safety. The development also included 45 new cafes and retail outlets and expanded beach areas by adding a layer of sand along the corniche.
The upgrades are intended to enhance public recreational spaces and strengthen Matrouh’s position as a major tourist destination on the Mediterranean coast. The project reflects cooperation between Matrouh Governorate and the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, which carried out the development works along the roughly 2-km stretch.
Madbouly also toured the “Treasures of Egypt in Matrouh” exhibition, held along the renovated corniche. The exhibition brings together products from 20 Egyptian governorates, showcasing the country’s diverse cultural and traditional heritage. The exhibition also features about 22 shops operating along the corniche and offers a range of traditional, handicraft, environmental and food products associated with different Egyptian governorates.
During the tour, Madbouly praised the quality and diversity of the products and stressed the exhibition’s role in marketing them, supporting small-scale industries, creating jobs and preserving traditional crafts.