Zamalek have taken a significant step towards establishing a new club branch after officially receiving a plot of land in October Gardens City, a move the club believes will strengthen its long-term financial position and expand services for members.
A committee representing the Egyptian club took possession of the site on Tuesday morning after an official handover report was signed between the October Gardens City Development Authority and Zamalek representatives, completing the legal procedures required to begin the project.
The land handover marks the formal start of a development that the club’s board considers central to its future strategy. Alongside increasing sporting and social services, the project is expected to provide new sources of revenue at a time when Zamalek are seeking to improve their financial position before the new season.
Club officials view the new branch as a key investment that could help ease the economic pressures facing the organisation by creating additional income streams, including new memberships and other commercial opportunities.
The official handover was completed after representatives from both sides signed the necessary documentation in accordance with the applicable legal and administrative regulations.
Zamalek were represented during the process by Executive Director Major General Hassan Moussa, who oversaw the signing of the official record with the October Gardens City Development Authority.
The completion of this stage clears the way for the club to move into the planning phase of the project.
According to the club’s plans, work in the coming period will focus on preparing the required architectural designs and technical studies before construction begins.
The board has identified the development as one of its strategic priorities, viewing the new branch as an important part of its wider programme to modernise infrastructure and extend the club’s presence through additional facilities in the future.
Beyond expanding sporting infrastructure, the project is intended to increase the range of services available to members by creating another venue capable of hosting sporting, recreational and social activities.
Club officials also believe the expansion will contribute to improving the organisation’s financial sustainability.
By opening membership applications for the new branch and introducing other revenue-generating activities, the club expects the development to provide a stronger economic foundation and support its long-term growth plans.
The project is regarded as an important component of efforts to overcome the financial challenges that have affected the club in recent years.
The land handover also aligns with the broader vision of Egypt’s Ministry of Housing, which aims to support the establishment of sports and community service projects while encouraging clubs to expand through new branches capable of serving a larger number of members.
The ministry has previously expressed its commitment to supporting national sporting institutions, including Zamalek, describing the club as one of the oldest sporting organisations in both Egypt and Africa.
It also voiced its support for the club’s future plans and expressed hope that the board would successfully complete the new branch in line with wider development and expansion objectives.
For Zamalek, the official receipt of the land represents more than the start of a construction project. It is a milestone in the club’s long-term strategy to strengthen its infrastructure, broaden its social and sporting reach, and improve its financial resilience through sustainable investment.
As preparations for the new season continue, the club will now turn its attention to finalising the project’s designs and technical studies before moving into the implementation phase, with the development expected to play a central role in its future sporting and economic ambitions.
