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Friday, 11 December 2026 / 12:03 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Civil Aviation Dr. Sameh El Hefny, Presidential Advisor for Financial Affairs Lieutenant General Ahmed El-Shazly and Chairman of the Administrative Control Authority Amr Adel.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting reviewed plans to develop Egyptian airports, enhance air transport capabilities, expand infrastructure, and modernize the fleets of national airlines.
Dr. El Hefny noted that the state has invested over $400 million in developing Egyptian airspace through upgrading radar systems, satellite networks, and communication systems. He added that the civil aviation sector's revenue reached $4.8 billion in the fiscal year 2025/2026, reflecting its importance in supporting foreign currency reserves. President El-Sisi reaffirmed the necessity of further modernizing the digital infrastructure at airports and expanding the application of modern technological solutions to facilitate travel procedures and improve the passenger experience, thereby increasing operational efficiency and raising the level of services provided in accordance with international standards.
President El-Sisi also followed up on the progress of work on Terminal 4 at Cairo International Airport, which aims to develop the airport and strengthen its position as a regional and global air transport center, thus raising its capacity to 70 million passengers annually in the first phase and to 110 million passengers annually after 2041. The President stressed the necessity of applying the latest technologies, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, while taking into account the highest standards of environmental sustainability and efficient use of resources, in accordance with the best international standards.
The President also followed up on upcoming projects in the civil aviation sector, which include the development of El Alamein, Sphinx and the New Capital airports. This will add about 12 million passengers annually to the capacity of Egyptian airports. The Minister of Civil Aviation stated that procedures are currently being finalized to offer Hurghada Airport as a pilot project for private sector participation in the management, operation and development of Egyptian airports, noting that Egyptian airports are sovereign assets owned by the state and are not for sale. He further explained that private sector participation aims to attract foreign direct investments and benefit from expertise, knowledge and modern technologies.
The President stressed the need to expedite the implementation of his directives at the Egypt Forum 2026 regarding the development of policies, legislation, and incentives regulating air transport, which will contribute to revitalizing inbound tourism, expanding the air connectivity network with different markets, stimulating private aviation, and raising its contribution to transporting tourists to 30%.
Friday, 11 December 2026 / 12:03 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Civil Aviation Dr. Sameh El Hefny, Presidential Advisor for Financial Affairs Lieutenant General Ahmed El-Shazly and Chairman of the Administrative Control Authority Amr Adel.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting reviewed plans to develop Egyptian airports, enhance air transport capabilities, expand infrastructure, and modernize the fleets of national airlines.
Dr. El Hefny noted that the state has invested over $400 million in developing Egyptian airspace through upgrading radar systems, satellite networks, and communication systems. He added that the civil aviation sector's revenue reached $4.8 billion in the fiscal year 2025/2026, reflecting its importance in supporting foreign currency reserves. President El-Sisi reaffirmed the necessity of further modernizing the digital infrastructure at airports and expanding the application of modern technological solutions to facilitate travel procedures and improve the passenger experience, thereby increasing operational efficiency and raising the level of services provided in accordance with international standards.
President El-Sisi also followed up on the progress of work on Terminal 4 at Cairo International Airport, which aims to develop the airport and strengthen its position as a regional and global air transport center, thus raising its capacity to 70 million passengers annually in the first phase and to 110 million passengers annually after 2041. The President stressed the necessity of applying the latest technologies, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, while taking into account the highest standards of environmental sustainability and efficient use of resources, in accordance with the best international standards.
The President also followed up on upcoming projects in the civil aviation sector, which include the development of El Alamein, Sphinx and the New Capital airports. This will add about 12 million passengers annually to the capacity of Egyptian airports. The Minister of Civil Aviation stated that procedures are currently being finalized to offer Hurghada Airport as a pilot project for private sector participation in the management, operation and development of Egyptian airports, noting that Egyptian airports are sovereign assets owned by the state and are not for sale. He further explained that private sector participation aims to attract foreign direct investments and benefit from expertise, knowledge and modern technologies.
The President stressed the need to expedite the implementation of his directives at the Egypt Forum 2026 regarding the development of policies, legislation, and incentives regulating air transport, which will contribute to revitalizing inbound tourism, expanding the air connectivity network with different markets, stimulating private aviation, and raising its contribution to transporting tourists to 30%.
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All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020