Zamalek Thanks President Sisi After Resolving October Land Issue

The Board of Directors of Zamalek Club expressed their gratitude to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi following his directives that contributed to reaching a final resolution for the club's branch crisis in the Sixth of October City.

Zamalek stated in an official announcement: "The Board of Directors of Zamalek Club, chaired by Captain Hussein Labib, along with the club's general assembly members and millions of its fans and supporters, is honored to extend its sincere thanks and appreciation to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for his generous directives that contributed to reaching a final solution to the club's branch crisis in the Sixth of October City. A distinguished plot of land has been allocated for establishing the new branch, fulfilling the aspirations of the club's fans and members after many years of anticipation for this vital project."

He continued: "The Zamalek Board of Directors expresses its deep appreciation for the comprehensive efforts made by national state institutions, foremost among them the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, and the Youth and Sports Committee in the House of Representatives, whose cooperation and coordination played a pivotal role in studying various alternatives and reaching the optimal solution that serves the public interest and ensures a more sustainable future for the club."

The council appreciates this generous support and emphasizes that the proposed model not only addresses the current crisis but also represents a promising developmental and investment opportunity. The designated land boasts strategic advantages and a prime location that allow for economic and investment returns exceeding previous ones, based on technical and economic studies prepared by the club to maximize the utilization of available assets and achieve the highest added value for members and fans, ensuring sustainable funding.

He continued: "This decision also reflects the Egyptian state's recognition of the importance of sports clubs as community and developmental institutions that contribute to building the Egyptian individual, supporting youth, enhancing social cohesion, and providing a sports, cultural, and service environment befitting the Egyptian citizen."

He added: "The Zamalek Board of Directors reaffirms its full commitment to exerting maximum effort to complete the project according to the highest standards and within the specified timelines, in a way that meets the aspirations of the members and fans, and enhances the historical status of Zamalek Club as one of the largest sports institutions in Egypt and the region. May God protect Egypt and its people, and guide its wise leadership towards goodness, progress, and prosperity."