{"id":33317,"date":"2026-02-25T11:55:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/?page_id=33317"},"modified":"2026-09-23T12:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:43:12","slug":"the-egyptian-general-authority-for-surveying","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/?page_id=33317&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The Egyptian General Authority for Surveying"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nEgyptian General Survey Authority<\/span><\/h1>\n
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\nThe Egyptian General Survey Authority contributes to development, construction, and urban development projects through surveying works, map production, state property inventory, and the provision of spatial data and information required for planning and development.<\/p>\n

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42 Stations<\/h3>
A nationwide network of permanent GNSS stations for satellite-based positioning<\/span>
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Less Than 3 cm<\/h3>
High horizontal coordinate accuracy for X and Y using modern surveying technologies<\/span>
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\nThe Authority’s Role in Development<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nSurveying works and spatial data are essential components of planning and implementing national projects, infrastructure projects, and urban development. The Authority provides surveying works, maps, and the data required by various government entities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_row_inner gap=”25px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Surveying Works<\/h3>
Implementation of surveying works required for national projects, infrastructure projects, and urban development.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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Map Production<\/h3>
Production of digital and paper topographic maps at different scales to support planning and projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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Spatial Data<\/h3>
Providing spatial data and information that support government entities and the private sector in planning and decision-making.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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\nThe Authority in Numbers<\/span><\/h2>\n
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42 Stations<\/h3>
Permanent satellite-based monitoring stations distributed nationwide.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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4,214 Sites<\/h3>
Sites surveyed as part of the Presidential Initiative “Decent Life” (Hayah Karima).<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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223 Cities<\/h3>
Covered by urban boundary planning works for cities, villages, hamlets, and settlements.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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25,083 Sites<\/h3>
Villages, hamlets, settlements, and rural communities covered by urban boundary planning works.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\nSupporting National Projects<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nThe Authority participates in surveying works and the provision of spatial data for a wide range of national projects, infrastructure projects, and new cities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_row_inner gap=”25px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

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New Administrative Capital & New Cities<\/h3>
Implementation of surveying works required for a number of new cities and urban development projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Transport Projects<\/h3>
Participation in surveying works for roads, the electric high-speed railway, and monorail projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Suez Canal & Major Projects<\/h3>
Implementation of surveying works for major national projects, development projects, and infrastructure projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Energy Projects<\/h3>
Contribution to surveying works for energy projects, including wind energy and nuclear power projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\nAuthority Services<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Citizen Services<\/h3>
Providing surveying services, information, and maps required by citizens and various entities.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Property Inventory<\/h3>
Contributing to the inventory of state-owned properties and establishing spatial databases for land and property assets.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Maps & Spatial Data<\/h3>
Providing topographic maps and spatial data to support urban planning and development projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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\nState Property Inventory<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nThe Authority contributes to the inventory of state-owned properties and the establishment of spatial databases, in addition to supporting the identification of encroachments on public utilities and state-owned properties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_row_inner gap=”25px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

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Approximately 64,000 Requests<\/h3>
Inspections carried out as part of the State Land Recovery and Legalization Committee’s activities.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]
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53,000 Requests<\/h3>
Coordinates verified as part of the inventory and legalization of state-owned land.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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\nToward a Smart Geospatial System<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nThe Authority is utilizing satellite-based positioning technologies and modern spatial data to improve information accuracy and enhance the efficiency of services provided to government entities and the private sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

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Satellite-Based Positioning<\/h3>
A network of permanent stations providing highly accurate horizontal coordinates for various applications.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Spatial Databases<\/h3>
Establishing spatial databases to support land and property management and decision-making.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Services for Different Sectors<\/h3>
Utilizing spatial data to serve government entities, the private sector, urban planning, and development projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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\nUrban Boundaries<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nThe Authority carries out surveying works for the urban boundary planning of cities, villages, hamlets, and settlements in successive implementation phases, supporting organized urban planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_row_inner gap=”25px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Cities<\/h3>
Surveying and supporting urban boundary planning for cities.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Villages & Hamlets<\/h3>
Providing the surveying data required to define urban boundaries for villages and hamlets.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Settlements & Rural Communities<\/h3>
Contributing to a spatial database that supports local planning and development.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\nSurveying… The Foundation of Planning and Development<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nFrom surveying and map production to satellite-based positioning and spatial databases, the Authority continues to support national projects and provide the information required for planning and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

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