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- Business
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Egypt Develops Remote Controlled Armed Robot Anubis for Combat Use
H-Tayea The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has unveiled a new range of locally produced defense technologies during an inspection visit, including an advanced 30mm combat turret currently in production. The turret will be equipped with state-of-the-art targeting and vision systems, warning systems, and the capability to mount two anti-tank guided missiles. Among the highlights was the introduction of 'Anubis', a small remote-controlled wheeled robot armed with a remotely operated combat turret. This versatile system can be fitted with a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun or a grenade launcher. It can also be redesigned to carry guided missiles or even small drones, enhancing its adaptability for various combat missions. The AOI chairman also reviewed ongoing upgrades to Egypt's Fahd armored vehicle, alongside new armored platforms that have already been exported to several African nations. The visit also featured the organization's latest production of cash transport vehicles, firefighting trucks, mobile banking units, and ambulances, as well as the development of lithium batteries to support the growing electric mobility sector. Concluding the tour, Lieutenant General Mokhtar Abdel Latif praised the quality of the AOI's products and stressed the importance of increasing the local component ratio, expanding into new export markets, and maintaining world-class quality standards while offering competitive pricing and strong after-sales services. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Al-Ahram Weekly
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Al-Ahram Weekly
President El-Sisi reviews key AOI projects in civilian and defence industries
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Monday followed up on the progress of implementing key activities and projects at factories and companies affiliated with the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) in the fields of civil and defence industries. In a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of AOI Major General Mokhtar Abdel Latif, El-Sisi was briefed on AOI's strategic framework focusing on enhancing local manufacturing, localizing modern technology, and partnering with leading local, Arab, and global companies to transfer expertise and develop national industries, thereby strengthening Egypt's position as a leading regional industrial power. Presidential spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that this strategy is pursued through several principal axes, including modernizing production lines in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution to enhance manufacturing and technological capacities. It also includes qualifying and training human resources to keep pace with rapid technological changes, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency, and supporting technical research in collaboration with research institutions. The strategy also focuses on deepening military industries manufacturing to meet the demands of the armed forces and export markets. It introduces new industries to cater to the needs and demands of both local and foreign markets. The official spokesperson noted that the meeting reviewed the developments in the civil industries undertaken by the organization, including transportation means, electronics, manufacturing of telecommunications towers and high-voltage electricity towers, design and manufacture of water pumps and sewage systems, water and sewage treatment plants, manufacturing of pipes for water, sewage, and natural gas, clean energy, wood industries, and medical industries. In this context, Abdel Latif mentioned that starting this year, in cooperation with the global Stellantis Group, production of the Citroën C4X car has begun on the production lines of the Arab American Vehicles (AAV) company, targeting an annual production rate of 7,000 vehicles and a total of 28,000 cars over four years. He added that the organization has also begun production of the new Jeep Cherokee, starting in September 2024, at an annual rate of 1,500 cars, and the Toyota Fortuner 4x4, at an annual rate of 1,200 vehicles. He explained that the organization is working on expanding local manufacturing of transportation means and, in the field of electronics, aims to add new production lines for laptops, tablets, mobile phones, prepaid electricity meters, and routers. The spokesperson also said that the Chairman reviewed the organization's efforts in the field of clean energy, particularly in producing solar panels using the latest technologies, including a project to establish a solar power plant connected to the government grid in Uganda, as part of the Egyptian initiative for Nile Basin countries. The Chairman also reviewed the most important new civil projects the organization is implementing, as well as the development of e-marketing tools and mechanisms within the organization in cooperation with specialized entities to promote products and services and expand the customer base through innovative digital platforms that align with market trends locally, regionally, and the requirements of digital transformation. He also reviewed the efforts made by the organization to qualify human resources through the Arab Institute for Advanced Technology, the AOI Academy for Engineering Training, the Helwan Academy for Technical Education, the Technical Secondary School for Dual Education and Training, and the Welding Academy in Helwan in cooperation with the International Institute of Welding in Italy. The spokesperson added that the President commended the organization's efforts in various fields. El-Sisi stressed the need to continue its endeavours aimed at increasing production and reducing prices to achieve competitiveness, deepen local manufacturing, localise advanced technology, and develop local supply chains to ensure the production of components with global quality and reduce reliance on imports, especially in vital sectors. The President also emphasized the importance of continuing ongoing coordination and fruitful, constructive integration between ministries, the private sector, and various Egyptian industrial bodies to achieve industrial harmony and optimize the exploitation of national manufacturing capabilities. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Today
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Egypt Today
Egypt to Exclusively Produce New Stellantis Car Model by 2026 under AOI Leadership
Egypt is moving forward with plans to locally manufacture a brand-new car model in partnership with French automotive giant Stellantis, with production expected to commence by the end of 2026. The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) will oversee the project, with a total production target of 240,000 vehicles, as confirmed by the Egyptian Presidency. The announcement followed a meeting between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and AOI Chairman Mokhtar Abdel Latif, where they reviewed the organization's key industrial activities and the performance of its subsidiaries. President El-Sisi emphasized the importance of reinforcing collaboration with private sector partners—both domestic and international—as part of Egypt's broader strategy to localize the automotive industry, increase local component integration, and grow exports of domestically manufactured products. Notably, the upcoming car model will be produced exclusively at AOI's manufacturing facilities in Egypt and will not be built at any other Stellantis site globally. The AOI is already producing the Citroën C4X locally in cooperation with Stellantis and the Arab American Vehicles Company (AAV), achieving a 45% local content rate. Initial prototypes were completed in March 2025, with plans to produce 7,000 units annually over four years, totaling 28,000 vehicles. According to AOI Chairman Mokhtar Abdel Latif, the organization is executing a comprehensive strategy aimed at expanding local manufacturing capabilities, increasing exports, and enhancing technological advancement across its factories. Central to this strategy is fostering public-private partnerships by leveraging AOI's cutting-edge industrial infrastructure.
Zawya
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
President El-Sisi Meets Chairman of Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) Board of Directors
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) Major General Mokhtar Abdel Latif. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President was briefed on the activities and projects undertaken by factories and companies affiliated with the Arab Organization for Industrialization across various fields. Major General Abdel Latif noted that the AOI operates according to a comprehensive strategy aimed at deepening local manufacturing, increasing export rates, and enhancing the industrial and technological capabilities of its factories. This is in addition to cooperating with the private sector to establish joint projects, leveraging the AOI's advanced industrial capabilities. President El-Sisi affirmed the AOI's significant role in various sectors, particularly with regard to the improvement of local manufacturing ratios, the localization of industry, and the increase of exports, which contributes to reducing the import bill and providing foreign currency, thereby supporting the national economy. President El-Sisi was also updated on the existing frameworks of cooperation between the AOI and several major international companies operating in the automotive industry. The President inspected a number of "Citroën C4X" models, which are locally manufactured with a 45% component ratio in the factories of the Arab Organization for Industrialization, in partnership with the Arab American Vehicles Company (AAV) and the French "Stellantis" Group. AOI Chairman, Major General Abdel Latif, said planning for the production of this model began in August 2023, adding that technical and logistical preparations were undertaken, leading to the production of initial prototypes in March 2025. He noted that approximately 7,000 cars are scheduled for annual production over four years, totaling 28,000 vehicles. Furthermore, preparations are underway for the production of a new car in cooperation with the "Stellantis" Group, with production set to begin in late 2026. This new model will see a total of 240,000 cars manufactured exclusively in AOI factories, and will not be manufactured in any of the Group's other global facilities. President El-Sisi gave directives to further strengthen cooperation with private sector companies, both locally and internationally. This is in alignment with the state's strategy aimed at localizing the automotive industry, increasing the percentage of local components, and maximizing exports of products manufactured in Egypt. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
