Alexandria Governorate

The governorate is divided into several municipal divisions with a total estimated population of 5,599,387 as of January 2024. Districts The municipal divisions are further grouped into 10 districts (singular: ', plural: ') which fall directly under the administration of the Alexandria Governorate, while the New Borg El Arab City falls under the jurisdiction of the New Urban Communities Authority . ==Industrial zones==

According to the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), the following industrial zones are located in Alexandria: == Tourism ==

Alexandria is known with its diverse history as it was occupied by several cultures throughout the years. Several monuments nowadays shape Alexandria's historic sites. Monuments • Bibliotheca Alexandrina • Citadel of Qaitbay • Graeco-Roman Museum • Alexandria National Museum • Royal Jewelry Museum • Serapeum • Pompey's Pillar • Roman amphitheatre • Lighthouse of Alexandria Gardens • Al Montaza Gardens • Al Shallalat Gardens • Antoniadis Garden • El-Nozha Garden • International Park of Alexandria == Education ==

Notable educational institutes • Bibliotheca Alexandrina • Alexandria University • Alexandria International University • Borg El Arab Technological University • Senghor University • Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport • Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology in New Borg El Arab city. • City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications • Pharos University • Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology Schools • Forsan American School • Forsan International School • Riada American School • Riada Language School • Gems Alexandria Academy • Brilliance Academy • Schutz American School • House of English • New El Quds International School • International British School of Alexandria == Sports ==

Alexandria Governorate has several sports clubs such as: • El Ittihad Alexandria Club • Egyptian Olympic Athletes Club • Smouha Sporting Club • Alexandria Sporting Club (ASC) The most common sport in Alexandria Governorate is football, with the governorate holding three main stadiums: • Borg El Arab Stadium • Alexandria Stadium • Haras El-Hedoud Stadium == Former governors ==

Alexandria Governorate has had several governors throughout the years, below is listed the former governors since 1952 • Counselor Mohammed Mustafa Kamal Dib (from April 10, 1952 to January 5, 1957) • Mr. Mahmoud Ismael Mehanna (from March 4, 1957 to September 10, 1960) • Major Sedeek Abdul Latif (from October 8, 1960 to November 12, 1961) • Mr. Mohammed Hamdi Ashour (from November 12, 1961 to October 27, 1968) • Major General Ahmed Kamel (from November 6, 1968 to November 17, 1970) • Major Mamdouh Salem (from November 18, 1970 to May 13, 1971) • Dr. Ahmed Fouad Muhyiddin (from May 8, 1971 to September 7, 1972) • Prof. Abdel Moneim Wehbe (From September 8, 1972 to May 28, 1974) • Major General. Ahmed Abdel Tawab Hdaib (from May 29, 1974 to November 27, 1978) • Prof. Mohamed Fouad Hilmi (from November 28, 1978 to May 14, 1980) • Prof. Naim Mustafa Abu Talib (from May 15, 1980 to August 23, 1981) • Mr. Mohammed Saeed Al-Mahi (from August 24, 1981 to May 17, 1982) • Major General Mohamed Fawzy Maaz (from May 18, 1982 to June 9, 1986) • Counselor Ismail El-Gawsaqi (from July 10, 1986 to July 8, 1997) • Major General Mohamed Abdel Salam Mahgoub (from July 9, 1997 to August 28, 2006) • General Adel Labib (from August 2006 to February 2011) • Dr. Essam Salem (from April 3, 2011 to July 2011) • Dr. Osama Foley (from August 4, 2011 to July 2012) • Counselor Mohamed Atta Abbas (from September 4, 2012 to June 1, 2013) • Counselor Maher Mohamed Zahir Baybars (from June 16, 2013 to August 12, 2013) • General Tarek Mahdy (from August 13, 2013 to February 6, 2015) • Mr. Hany El-Mesiry (from February 7, 2015 to October 25, 2015) • Engineer Mohamed Ahmed Abd-El-Zaher (from December 26, 2015 to September 7, 2016) • General Reda Mohamed Farahat (from September 9, 2016 to February 16, 2017) • Dr. Mohamed Ali Sultan (from February 16, 2017 to August 30, 2018) • Dr. Abdul Aziz Qansua (from August 30, 2018 to July 2024) • Ahmed Khaled Hassan Saeed (from July 2024 to February 2026) • Eng. Ayman Mohammed Ibrahim Ahmed Ateyya (present) == Transportation ==

Ports • Alexandria Port • Al Dekheila Port • Abu Qir Port • Eastern Port Railroads • Alexandria Tram • Alexandria Railways • Alexandria Metro Airports • Alexandria International Airport (Egypt) ==References==