Transportation

Why Egypt is becoming a regional transportation hub?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 - 01:56 GMT

These efforts have led to substantial improvements in daily life for citizens and have contributed to driving economic growth across the country.

Egypt and France Strengthen Strategic Partnership with €1.76 Billion Development Agreement

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 05:21 GMT

Egypt and France expand cooperation with major development projects across key sectors.

Transport Min.: Comprehensive plan is implemented to localize transportation industry without importing buses

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 02:48 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Transport, Engineer Kamel Al-Wazir, and Minister of Business Sector Dr. Mohamed Esmat held an expanded meeting to discuss joint cooperation in localizing the bus industry in Egypt.

President Sisi briefed on Gargoub development project

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 04:06 GMT

The meeting also discussed one of the important projects within the framework of the development plan, which is the green hydrogen production and export project, in cooperation with the alliance led by DEME Group. The total foreign direct investments in the project amount to 26 billion dollars during the coming years.

Stretching Seaports to Turn Egypt Into A Logistic Hub

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 - 06:50 GMT

New terminals and multipurpose stations are stepping up the significance of Egyptian ports .

Sudan Metro Station of Line 3 to open for passengers soon: Egyptian Ministry of Transportation

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 - 11:39 GMT

The route of the third phase of the third line extends for a length of 17.7 kilometers and includes 15 stations, from Ataba Station to Kit Kat Square, to northern Imbaba and to the Ring Road, then to Mohandessin and Boulaq El Dakrour, passing through Wadi El Nile Street and Gameat Al Dewal street, and then extending to Cairo University.

French manufacturer Alstom announces EUR 300M to be invested in Egypt over the next 3 years

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 - 11:30 GMT

The two factories are said to produce electric and signaling systems and manufacturing parts for metro, highway rails, monorails, and railways. Their strategic location was chosen to facilitate trade in Alexandria

Egypt’s Sisi inaugurates Tahya Misr multipurpose terminal at Alexandria Port

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 12:34 GMT

“Much more extensive efforts should be exerted and more money is needed for the country to successfully make use of its position,” he said.

Egyptian Ministry of Transportation, EIB discuss proposed future projects

Fri, 12 May 2023 - 02:14 GMT

Leaders from Egypt's National Authority for Tunnels and National Authority for Railways were also in attendance.

Egyptian president endorses €250M funding by AFD to Abou Kir Metro in Alexandria

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 01:50 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi ratified Wednesday the agreement between Egypt and the French Development Agency (AFD) on financing the establishment of Abou Kir Metro in Alexandria.

Metro ticket prices to increase by LE 2 for tickets covering 25+ stations

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 03:04 GMT

El-Wazir described the decision as a delayed one that should’ve been taken ever since the inauguration of the third metro line, Adly Mansour.

COP 27 president designates 3 areas where green transition is key for climate mitigation

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 - 11:08 GMT

COP 27 President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry made the statements Thursday in the opening of Climate Solutions Thematic Day.

World Bank approves $400M to develop sustainable infrastructure in Egypt's transportation sector

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 - 02:27 GMT

This project will strengthen the railway network in Egypt, one of the largest railway networks in the African continent; enhancing the country’s green transition and move towards low carbon emissions.

Egyptian senator demands more reliance on freight trains, inland transportation to reduce traffic accidents

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 - 03:54 GMT

Member of the Housing, Municipal Management, and Transport Committee at the Senate Hani al-Assal demanded expanding reliance on freight trains and inland transportation to reduce traffic accidents.

Egypt to introduce 1st freight train dedicated to transportation of food staples, grains

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 - 12:31 GMT

Nagdy pointed out that 80 percent of the components are locally made.

Electric cars become 1st environmentally-friendly transportation services in Egypt's Nabq Reserve

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 - 10:32 GMT

The electric transport project in Nabq Reserve is in its experimental stage, and it will be expanded in the coming period, especially in light of the government’s program to transform Sharm El-Sheikh into a green and sustainable city with all its facilities.

4 samples of electric vehicle to substitute Toktok in Egypt delivered

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 - 03:47 GMT

Technical inspection will start right away.

Cairo's public transportation network to introduce 70 locally-made electric buses

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 - 02:31 GMT

The deal is worth LE323 million.

Egypt localizes environment-friendly transport ahead of COP27

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 - 11:34 GMT

Egypt has developed a future strategy to introduce electric means of transport into public transport.

Egypt to establish 'transport school' to produce highly skilled engineers

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 05:11 GMT

The school is specialized in the design, production, and maintenance of means of transportation and transportation facilities.

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