Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab formed a unit affiliated with the cabinet to follow up the quality of work and problems facing the implementation of national projects.

Cabinet Spokesman Hossam el Qawish said the prime minister held a meeting with the unit members on Tuesday.

The unit comprises young professors in various fields.

Egypt is carrying out a number of national projects, including one to reclaim 1.5 million feddans, the Suez Canal Corridor Development Project, a social housing project, drinking water and waste water projects and building schools.