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Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt's President, Alstom chief discuss localization of railway industry, public transport expansion
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Sunday with Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Chairperson of French transport giant Alstom, to discuss the company's ongoing transportation projects in Egypt and explore avenues for deeper industrial cooperation. The meeting was held in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Vice Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Lieutenant General Kamel Al-Wazir. According to Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shenawy, the talks focused on Egypt's efforts to localize the railway industry, with an emphasis on enhancing local manufacturing capabilities and supporting regional exports. A key highlight of the discussion was the development of Alstom's new industrial complex in Borg El Arab City. The facility will house two factories—one dedicated to producing electrical systems and railway components, and the other focused on manufacturing various types of rolling stock. The complex is designed to serve Egypt's domestic needs while establishing the country as a regional production hub for the Middle East and Africa. The meeting also reviewed progress on major mass transit projects, including Cairo Metro Line 6, which is a core part of Egypt's sustainable urban transport strategy. Updates were shared on ongoing coordination for the operation and maintenance of the East and West Nile monorail lines, another vital component of the country's push toward green and efficient mobility. President Al-Sisi reaffirmed the state's commitment to completing all transportation projects on schedule, stressing the importance of aligning implementation with Egypt's broader vision for modernizing infrastructure, enhancing public transport services, and localizing key industries.
Daily News Egypt
06-04-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Al-Sisi, Alstom chief discuss localization of railway industry, public transport expansion
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Sunday with Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Chairperson of French transport giant Alstom, to discuss the company's ongoing transportation projects in Egypt and explore avenues for deeper industrial cooperation. The meeting was held in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Vice Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Lieutenant General Kamel Al-Wazir. According to Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shenawy, the talks focused on Egypt's efforts to localize the railway industry, with an emphasis on enhancing local manufacturing capabilities and supporting regional exports. A key highlight of the discussion was the development of Alstom's new industrial complex in Borg El Arab City. The facility will house two factories—one dedicated to producing electrical systems and railway components, and the other focused on manufacturing various types of rolling stock. The complex is designed to serve Egypt's domestic needs while establishing the country as a regional production hub for the Middle East and Africa. The meeting also reviewed progress on major mass transit projects, including Cairo Metro Line 6, which is a core part of Egypt's sustainable urban transport strategy. Updates were shared on ongoing coordination for the operation and maintenance of the East and West Nile monorail lines, another vital component of the country's push toward green and efficient mobility. President Al-Sisi reaffirmed the state's commitment to completing all transportation projects on schedule, stressing the importance of aligning implementation with Egypt's broader vision for modernizing infrastructure, enhancing public transport services, and localizing key industries.
Zawya
26-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt's Deputy PM, French Ambassador discuss construction timeline for Alstom's industrial complex
Kamel Al-Wazir, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, recently met with French Ambassador to Cairo Eric Chevalier, joined by senior officials from Egypt's Ministries of Transport and Industry. The meeting focused on advancing the cooperation between Egypt and France, particularly in the transport and industrial sectors. Al-Wazir emphasized Egypt's commitment to enhancing its partnership with France, underscoring the importance of collaboration in both sectors. Ambassador Chevalier reaffirmed France's ongoing support for joint ventures, reflecting the strong bilateral ties between the two nations. A significant part of the discussion centered on the roadmap for the Cairo Metro Line 6 project, for which an agreement had been previously signed between Egypt and France. Al-Wazir outlined the current progress, noting that Egypt's Ministry of Transport has allocated and reviewed the route. Meanwhile, the French consulting firm Egis/Setec has been tasked with submitting the technical specifications and project documents to Egypt's National Authority for Tunnels for review. Based on these documents, Alstom will then provide its technical, commercial, and financial proposals, which will be evaluated by the Egyptian government before the final contract is signed. The meeting also included a review of the latest developments regarding the construction of Alstom's industrial complex in Borg El Arab, located on a 40-acre site in Alexandria. Al-Wazir, who recently visited the site, noted that equipment for the facility has already begun arriving, signaling the start of the construction process. The complex will include factories for manufacturing electrical systems and railway components, such as signaling systems, control panels, and wiring harnesses. Additionally, a separate facility will be dedicated to producing various types of rolling stock, including metro trains, trams, LRTs, monorails, and high-speed trains. Al-Wazir highlighted the project's significant potential to meet local market needs, boost exports to the Middle East and Africa, and create thousands of job opportunities. The two sides also discussed the ongoing negotiations between the National Authority for Tunnels and Alstom regarding the management, operation, and maintenance of Egypt's first-ever monorail project. This ambitious project promises to revolutionize public transportation, providing a modern, fast, and eco-friendly transit system. It aims to reduce fuel consumption, lower environmental pollution, alleviate traffic congestion, and encourage a shift from private car use to public transport. Currently, trial operations are underway for the East Nile Monorail, while work continues on the West Nile Monorail. Both parties agreed on the need for intensified meetings between technical teams to finalize Alstom's role in the management, operation, and maintenance of the monorail system.
Egypt Today
25-03-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Industry min., French amb. discuss launching construction work of Alstom industrial complex
Industry min., French amb. discuss launching construction work of Alstom industrial complex CAIRO - 25 March 2025: Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir Tuesday discussed with French Ambassador to Egypt Éric Chevallier the timeline of the implementation of Alstom industrial complex in Borg EL Arab city, Alexandria governorate. During the meeting, the minister underscored the strength of historic Egyptian-French relations in all economic and development domains, most notably developing the railway transport sector, electric traction projects, and the metro. Wazir affirmed keenness on continuing close cooperation and boosting partnership between Egypt and France in the fields of transport and industry, a similar keenness was affirmed by the French ambassador. Chevallier highlighted the French government's interest in promoting cooperation with Egypt in all domains, including the sectors of transport and industry, in light of the strong relations between the two countries. The meeting tackled the follow-up of the roadmap for the Greater Cairo Metro Line 6 project. The work plan of the project was signed between Egypt and France throughout the past period. The project falls within the framework of implementing the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to expand the establishment of a network of green, sustainable, and environmentally friendly mass transportation means, and to complete the metro network to provide premium quality service to citizens. The meeting took up updates of setting up Alstom industrial complex in Borg El Arab logistics and industrial zone. The project will feature two factories on a 40-feddan site, with one dedicated to producing spare parts for Metro Line 6 and the other focused on cable manufacturing. This initiative is expected to play a crucial role in Egypt's transportation infrastructure, addressing the increasing demand for metro system components.
Egypt Today
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Egypt Today
Egypt approves establishing metro parts free zone in Borg Al Arab
CAIRO – 24 March 2025: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting of Egypt's ministerial group for industrial development, attended by key economic ministers and relevant authorities. The meeting resulted in the approval of a new project under the private free zone system: Alstom Railways Components Manufacturing S.A.E. The project will establish an industrial complex in the Borg El Arab logistics and industrial zone. The complex will consist of two factories on a 40-feddan site, with one focused on producing spare parts for Metro Line 6 and the other on cable manufacturing. This initiative aims to support Egypt's transportation infrastructure by meeting the growing demand for metro system components. In addition to the Borg El Arab project, Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir presented updates on plans to utilize 1,200 feddans of land near the sanitary landfill in 10th of Ramadan City. The proposal includes creating factories to recycle landfill waste into products such as interlock tiles, biogas, fertilizers, and other materials. Al-Wazir also highlighted investment opportunities for companies interested in establishing waste recycling stations within the project. Al-Wazir also reviewed the Integrated Waste Management Complex project in 10th of Ramadan City, which aligns with Egypt's Vision 2030. The project focuses on modernizing waste treatment infrastructure and includes developments in utility connections, road construction, a primary wastewater treatment plant, and irrigation systems for green spaces. Prime Minister Madbouly emphasized the importance of developing a comprehensive plan for the factories involved in the waste management project, detailing their production capacities and prioritizing the necessary utility networks to ensure success. The meeting also addressed plans for the Iron and Steel Company and the Coke Company in the Tebbin area, following the President's approval for land allocation for environmentally sustainable industrial activities. Finally, Minister Al-Wazir presented updates on the Automotive Production Incentive Program and the National Program for Automotive Industry Development, with discussions focusing on strengthening Egypt's automotive sector.
