Luxor won second place for the development plan of Luxor in the periodic competition, which is established by the Islamic Capitals and Cities every three years for distinguished work in Copyright, Investigation, Interpretation, Scientific Research, Projects in the areas of Architecture, Urban Planning, Environment and Services, Management and Municipal Legislation,
With the aim of promoting local municipalities, departments and individuals to contribute actively to the ongoing urban development and the preservation of heritage and cultural identity of Islamic cities were handed over the prize to Luxor at the opening Ceremony of the Conference of the Atheist Organization, which was held in the Turkish capital Ankara on June 20 2007 were granted shield Second Place, Medina shield the first place.