Ministry of Transport

Egypt plans $50M logistics zone in Safaga to boost trade connectivity

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 02:56 GMT

The zone will serve as a central hub for the collection and unloading of goods to and from the high-speed train, effectively linking the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea ports

Red Sea Port Authority, AD ports sign $3M agreement to operate 3 cruise terminals

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 12:16 GMT

The primary objective of this agreement is to introduce new and improved services, enhance accessibility for cruise operators, and expand the range of itineraries available

Egypt’s Transport Ministry hosts conference in efforts to boost yacht tourism and marina development

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 02:44 GMT

The Ministry implemented measures to streamline and expedite procedures for the arrival and departure of foreign yachts from tourist ports and marinas situated along Egypt's coastlines

Egypt's Transport Ministry gets approval from Cabinet for $3B green hydrogen project

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 05:38 GMT

The proposed project will be strategically located near the Jarjoub sea port and the Jarjoub Special Economic Zone, demonstrating Egypt's commitment to utilizing its advantageous geographical position

DACT enter a global partnership to secure funding for Damietta’s 2nd cargo terminal

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 03:48 GMT

The financing package includes $125 million from the EBRD, $120 million from the IFC, $100 million from the AIIB, $60 million from the DEG, and $50 million from Proparco

South Korea, Egypt partner to develop economic zone in Gargoub

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 02:21 GMT

Gargoub Port Company will have the responsibility of equipping, managing, operating, and maintaining the Gargoub seaport, including its docks and infrastructure

Egypt launched digital platform to maximize yacht tourism in Egypt

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 - 04:13 GMT

The digital window then automatically sends the information to the concerned authorities to review the required data, documents and interviews and send their approvals to the official window website to issue the approval within 30 minutes.

Qatar is interested to manage and operate Egypt’s Cairo Ring BRT system

Tue, 16 May 2023 - 02:11 GMT

Kamel El Wazir, the Egyptian Minister of Transport, met with Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti, the Qatari Minister of Transport, to discuss cooperation across the transport sector.

Planning Minister agrees to boost Ministry of Transport’s plan by LE1B

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 - 12:15 GMT

This aims to complete the implementation phases of the project to develop the ring road around Greater Cairo to end on time.

LE141 billion allocated for developing railways in 2 years: Min.

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 - 12:51 GMT

Wazir’s marks came in his phone call with"Al-Hekaya" program on Sunday.

Transport Ministry says 4,500 km of roads built at cost of LE75 bln

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 - 09:02 GMT

The Transport Ministry said Saturday 4,500 kilometers of new roads have been built at a cost of EGP 75 billion.

Egypt, Japan discuss executing 1st phase of 4th metro line

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 - 01:57 GMT

“The two sides agreed to continue to intensify meetings in the coming days to accelerate taking the executive steps of the project,” the ministry added.

Egypt to receive tenders for constructing 1st dry port in July

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 - 01:54 GMT

Finance Ministry said three consortiums of companies from Germany, Singapore, India, the UAE and Egypt competed to win the contract for the construction of a dry port.

Wazir, Assar discuss rates of implementing joint projects to develop railways

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 - 09:28 GMT

Minister of Transport and Minister of State for Military Production discussed rates of implementing the projects.

Egypt offers free train cards for cancer patients

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 - 12:22 GMT

The Ministry of Transportation offered free train cards for cancer patients and their companions, according to a statement issued by the ministry on Sunday, Feb.3.

Transport minister to open 1st part of 3rd stage of Cairo Metro Line 3 in 2021

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 - 10:14 GMT

Arafat said on Monday the first section of the third stage of Cairo Metro Line 3 will be opened in December of 2021 from Attaba to Kit Kat.

Transport minister probes development of railway sector with EIB, AFD

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 - 03:09 GMT

Arafat probed means to develop railways, Cairo underground metro and Alexandria tram with delegations from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and French Development Agency

Railway Authority Chairman sacked over Cairo-Aswan train derailment

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 - 09:33 GMT

Transport Minister Hisham Arafat sacked Railway Authority Chairman Sayed Salem over the Cairo-Aswan derailment on Sunday.

Metro subscriptions reach 8,455 after hikes: Metro spokesman

Sun, 13 May 2018 - 10:43 GMT

Spokesperson for Metro service Ahmed Abdel Hady said the service is operating normally and the number of passengers was not affected by the new hikes in fares.

'Real' metro ticket price EGP 16, hikes vital for developments: Minister

Sat, 12 May 2018 - 09:33 GMT

Transport Minister Hisham Arafat said despite recent hikes in metro ticket prices, removing government subsidy will raise the price up to EGP 16.

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