Saving the Heritage Gardens of Zamalek
The Zamalek Association is working on multiple fronts to protect the neighbourhood’s heritage gardens and green spaces. This includes researching relevant laws and policy documents to strengthen the case for their protection; engaging with influential figures, including presidential advisers, business leaders and companies; and encouraging parliamentarians to raise the issue. The Association is also communicating […]
Metro Vents Beautification
When Safaa Hegazy Metro Station was built in Midan Sidky and along Ismail Mohamed Street in Zamalek, many trees and plants were uprooted to make way for large concrete ventilation structures. The loss of greenery, combined with the heat radiating from the concrete, left the area exposed and inhospitable. With contributions from EFG Hermes and […]
Tree Planting
Since 2024, ZAD has had several tree planting drives to replace fallen trees and plant new ones all over Zamalek. Over 80 trees have been planted in several streets, like the 26th of July, Shagaret El Dorr, Zakariya Rizk and Al Gezira Al Wusta. Working with the local governorate, and with contributions from residents, the […]
Street Beautification
With the support of the residents on Mohamed Anis street, ZAD was able to green and beautify a number of fences with plants. The idea was to both increase green space and protect the fence.
Mealybug Combat
Started in September of 2024, many large mature trees in Zamalek are badly infected with mealyworm sickness (which causes leaves to fall and leaves a white, sticky residue on trees). Many thanks to the West Cairo District and Cairo Beautification Authority for providing trained manpower and necessary equipment. Unfortunately, this infection is widespread and still […]
Street Beautification
A resident approached ZAD for assistance in an initiative to plant a hedge along the perimeter wall of an empty lot belonging to the Libyan Embassy on El Saleh Ahoub and Salah El Din Streets. The resident got permission from the Embassy, contributed funds, and ZAD coordinated with the local municipality to plant along the […]
Street Beautification
The Zamalek Association for Development in collaboration with the West Cairo District and the Cairo Cleaning and Beautification Authority, and with assistance from residents we were able to green and beautify the small roundabout at the Mohamed Anis/Bahgat Ali intersection.