Chipsy, a potato chip-making company, was also attracted by Assiut. They found out that they have a large market here. Moreover, other job opportunities will be provided by the governorate in cooperation with the Ministry of Administrative Development. Assiut will not be built by the money of its sons only. He added that incentives are provided to investors, such as free land, complete with infrastructure.
Agriculture is also among the governorate's priorities and a major investment target.
In Wadi Al-Assiuti, about 7,000 feddans are being reclaimed at present. Five feddans, as well as a house, will be given to those interested in agriculture, and about 100 families stand to gain from this project, Hammam said. Although the area is currently dependent on well-water, Hammam explained that there is an ambitious plan to extend Nile water by canal to the area in cooperation with the ministries of agriculture and irrigation. The Assiut governor also has ambitious plans to put Assiut on the tourist map. The first thing I want is to increase the number of flights.