National Organization For Urban Harmony

The National Organization for Urban Harmony is an Egyptian government body affiliated with the Ministry of Culture. It works to preserve Egypt’s architectural and cultural heritage, protect buildings of distinctive architectural character, and strengthen the country’s cultural identity through attention to the quality and character of its urban environment. Its initiatives include “Ashab Hena” (They Lived Here) and “Hekayet Shareh” (A Street’s Story), alongside development projects in historic areas.

The organization provides services related to urban heritage and the built environment, including a complaints registration service and three-dimensional scanning. It also operates an urban observatory and offers information on buildings of architectural distinction, notable areas, and applicable boundaries and requirements. Its website provides access to laws, regulations, guidance documents, digital publications, news, photographs, and videos.

The organization also supports professional work in its field through directories of consulting offices and experts, with application services for registration. Through preservation, research, public information, and area development, it helps promote greater awareness of Egypt’s architectural legacy.