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UAE's ADFD launches $120mln hotel project in Egypt
UAE's ADFD launches $120mln hotel project in Egypt

Zawya

time17-03-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

UAE's ADFD launches $120mln hotel project in Egypt

Arab Finance: The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has launched the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project as part of its plans to boost strategic investments in Egypt's tourism sector, according to WAM News Agency. With $120 million in investment, the luxury five-star hotel will feature 302 rooms provided with modern amenities, in addition to international restaurants and entertainment facilities. The project is financed via a strategic partnership between the private sector of the UAE and Egypt. ADFD, through Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Co. (ADTIC), is contributing 84.28% of the project's capital. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi National Hotels holds 10.22% of the project, Overseas Tourism Investment Company owns 0.4% equity, Misr Hotels Company owns 2.73%, and the Egyptian General Company for Tourism & Hotels owns 2.37%. Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, commented: 'The Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project is a significant step in strengthening Egypt's tourism sector, offering a world-class hotel experience that underscores our commitment to sustainable investments in promising markets.' For his part, Adel Al-Najjar, the Governor of Giza, said: 'The Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project represents a transformative step in strengthening our tourism infrastructure, enabling us to attract visitors from around the world thanks to its strategic location near Egypt's most iconic archaeological sites.' © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development launches luxury hotel project in Egypt
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development launches luxury hotel project in Egypt

Dubai Eye

time15-03-2025

  • Business
  • Dubai Eye

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development launches luxury hotel project in Egypt

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced the launch of the 'Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza' project, a luxury five-star hotel intended to be a landmark addition to the hospitality and tourism sector in Egypt. Valued at AED 440 million ($120 million), the project will feature 302 rooms equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and a selection of international restaurants and entertainment facilities. The project is financed through a strategic partnership between the private sectors of the UAE and Egypt. ADFD is contributing 84.28 per cent of the project's capital through Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company (ADTIC). Additionally, Abu Dhabi National Hotels owns 10.22 per cent, Overseas Tourism Investment Company holds 0.4 per cent, Misr Hotels Company owns 2.73 per cent, and the Egyptian General Company for Tourism & Hotels owns 2.37 per cent. The foundation was jointly laid by the Director General of ADFD, Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, and the Governor of Giza, Engineer Adel Al-Najjar, alongside more Egyptian and UAE officials. Blending rich history with modern luxury, the project promises an exceptional hospitality experience that meets the highest international standards. Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company is partnering with Accor Group, a globally renowned hospitality brand, to manage the hotel and ensure excellence in service and guest experience. 'Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza' project is a significant step in strengthening Egypt's tourism sector, offering a world-class hotel experience that underscores our commitment to sustainable investments in promising markets. Through our partnership with Accor Group, we aim to elevate the tourism industry while supporting economic and social development in Egypt," Al Suwaidi said.

ADFD starts work on 320-key luxury hospitality project in Egypt
ADFD starts work on 320-key luxury hospitality project in Egypt

Zawya

time14-03-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

ADFD starts work on 320-key luxury hospitality project in Egypt

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) today (March 13) laid the foundation stone for its AED440 million ($120 million) hospitality project - Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza - in Egypt. A luxury five-star hotel, it will feature 302 rooms equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. The property will also house a selection of international restaurants and entertainment facilities, positioning it as a premier destination for luxury hospitality. The project is being financed through a strategic partnership between the private sectors of the UAE and Egypt, said the statement from ADFD. ADFD is contributing 84.28% of the project's capital through Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company (ADTIC). Additionally, Abu Dhabi National Hotels owns 10.22%, Overseas Tourism Investment Company holds 0.4%, Misr Hotels Company owns 2.73%, and the Egyptian General Company for Tourism & Hotels owns 2.37%. It will be a landmark addition to the hospitality and tourism sector in Egypt and the broader Middle East, thus reinforcing the UAE's commitment to advancing global economic partnerships and supporting sustainable development, it stated. This comes as part of its efforts to support and revitalise Egypt's tourism sector and enhance strategic investments, it added. The foundation was jointly laid by Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, and Engineer Adel Al-Najjar, the Governor of Giza, from the Egyptian government, in the presence of officials from both sides. Blending rich history with modern luxury, the project promises an exceptional hospitality experience that meets the highest international standards. Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company is partnering with Accor Group, a globally renowned hospitality brand, to manage the hotel and ensure excellence in service and guest experience. On the deal, Al Suwaidi said: Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza is a significant step in strengthening Egypt's tourism sector, offering a world-class hotel experience that underscores our commitment to sustainable investments in promising markets." "Through our partnership with Accor Group, we aim to elevate the tourism industry while supporting economic and social development in Egypt," he stated. Al Suwaidi called this investment a reflection of ADFD's commitment to advancing sustainable development projects and driving investment partnerships that fuel economic growth in partner countries. Lauding the ADFD support, Al Najjar said: "We appreciate Abu Dhabi Fund for Development's commitment to supporting Egypt's development projects, particularly in key economic sectors like tourism." "The Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project represents a transformative step in strengthening our tourism infrastructure, enabling us to attract visitors from around the world thanks to its strategic location near Egypt's most iconic archaeological sites," he added. -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (

ADFD launches Dhs440m Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project in Egypt
ADFD launches Dhs440m Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project in Egypt

Gulf Business

time14-03-2025

  • Business
  • Gulf Business

ADFD launches Dhs440m Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project in Egypt

Image: ADFD The Valued at Dhs440m ($120m), the project underscores the UAE's commitment to strengthening global economic partnerships and supporting sustainable development. The hotel will feature 302 rooms equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, alongside a selection of international restaurants and entertainment facilities, positioning it as a premier destination for luxury hospitality in Egypt and the broader Middle East. Strategic investment and funding structure The project is financed through a strategic partnership between the private sectors of the UAE and Egypt. ADFD is contributing 84.28 per cent of the project's capital through Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company (ADTIC). Other stakeholders include Abu Dhabi National Hotels (10.22 per cent), Overseas Tourism Investment Company (0.4 per cent), Misr Hotels Company (2.73 per cent), and the Egyptian General Company for Tourism & Hotels (2.37 per cent). The foundation was jointly laid by Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, director general of ADFD, and engineer Adel Al-Najjar, governor of Giza, in the presence of officials from both sides. The project promises an exceptional hospitality experience that meets the highest international standards. Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company is partnering with Accor Group, a globally renowned hospitality brand, to manage the hotel and ensure excellence in service and guest experience. ADFD project to support Egypt's tourism sector Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi stated: 'The 'Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza' project is a significant step in strengthening Egypt's tourism sector, offering a world-class hotel experience that underscores our commitment to sustainable investments in promising markets. Through our partnership with Accor Group, we aim to elevate the tourism industry while supporting economic and social development in Egypt.' He emphasised that the investment reflects ADFD's commitment to advancing sustainable development projects and fostering investment partnerships that drive economic growth in partner countries. Engineer Adel Al-Najjar expressed gratitude for ADFD's continued support: 'The 'Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza' project represents a transformative step in strengthening our tourism infrastructure, enabling us to attract visitors from around the world thanks to its strategic location near Egypt's most iconic archaeological sites.' He highlighted the project as a model for successful investment collaboration between Egypt and the UAE, adding: 'We look forward to expanding such partnerships to further our sustainable development goals.' The project's strategic location near iconic landmarks is expected to attract visitors from around the world, creating new investment opportunities and driving sustainable growth in Egypt's tourism sector. Through investments in transformative infrastructure projects like this, the UAE reaffirms its commitment to supporting Egypt's national development agenda while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). Read:

ADFD launches AED 440mln Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project to boost Egypt's tourism sector
ADFD launches AED 440mln Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project to boost Egypt's tourism sector

Zawya

time14-03-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

ADFD launches AED 440mln Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project to boost Egypt's tourism sector

Abu Dhabi – As part of its efforts to support and revitalize Egypt's tourism sector and enhance strategic investments, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced the launch of the 'Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza' project. This luxury five-star hotel will be a landmark addition to the hospitality and tourism sector in Egypt and the broader Middle East, reinforcing the UAE's commitment to advancing global economic partnerships and supporting sustainable development. Valued at AED 440 million (US$ 120 million), the project will feature 302 rooms equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. The hotel will also house a selection of international restaurants and entertainment facilities, positioning it as a premier destination for luxury hospitality. The project is financed through a strategic partnership between the private sectors of the UAE and Egypt. ADFD is contributing 84.28% of the project's capital through Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company (ADTIC). Additionally, Abu Dhabi National Hotels owns 10.22%, Overseas Tourism Investment Company holds 0.4%, Misr Hotels Company owns 2.73%, and the Egyptian General Company for Tourism & Hotels owns 2.37%. The foundation was jointly laid by H.E Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, Engineer Adel Al-Najjar, the Governor of Giza, from the Egyptian government, and the presence of officials from both sides. Blending rich history with modern luxury, the project promises an exceptional hospitality experience that meets the highest international standards. Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company is partnering with Accor Group, a globally renowned hospitality brand, to manage the hotel and ensure excellence in service and guest experience. H.E Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, said: 'Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza' project is a significant step in strengthening Egypt's tourism sector, offering a world-class hotel experience that underscores our commitment to sustainable investments in promising markets. Through our partnership with Accor Group, we aim to elevate the tourism industry while supporting economic and social development in Egypt.' He called this investment a reflection of ADFD's commitment to advancing sustainable development projects and driving investment partnerships that fuel economic growth in partner countries.' Engineer Adel Al-Najjar, expressed gratitude to ADFD for its continued support. 'We appreciate Abu Dhabi Fund for Development's commitment to supporting Egypt's development projects, particularly in key economic sectors like tourism. The Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project represents a transformative step in strengthening our tourism infrastructure, enabling us to attract visitors from around the world thanks to its strategic location near Egypt's most iconic archaeological sites.' He noted that this project is a model for successful investment collaboration between Egypt and the UAE. 'We look forward to expanding such partnerships to further our sustainable development goals,' he said. By blending luxury hospitality with Egypt's rich cultural heritage, the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza project will strengthen the country's position as a premier global tourist destination. Its strategic location near iconic landmarks will attract visitors from around the world, creating new investment opportunities and driving the sustainable growth of Egypt's tourism sector. Through investments in transformative infrastructure projects like this, the UAE reaffirms its commitment to supporting Egypt's national development agenda while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). Fatin Elkhalil Senior Account Manager APCO Podium 3, Unit C40-P3-39, YAS Creative HUB, YAS Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (m) +971 55 5432671 felkhalil@

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