Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the President was briefed on progress in the establishment, modernization, operation, and management of ports nationwide.
The review covered the master plans for Gargoub seaport and its special economic zone, Abu Qir seaport, the liquid bulk terminal for petroleum storage and blending at East Port Said, the operation and marketing of El-Galala marina, and the handover of the superstructure at Berenice seaport.
The meeting also assessed the expected returns from these projects and the jobs they are set to generate.
El-Sisi instructed that efforts continue to upgrade Egypt’s port network in line with recent infrastructure investments, enabling the state to maximize its benefits.
Attendees included Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Transport and Industry Kamel El-Wazir, Presidential Adviser for Financial Affairs Lieutenant General Ahmed El-Shazly, Director General of the Armed Forces National Service Projects Organization Major General Magdy Anwar, and Head of the Armed Forces Financial Affairs Authority Major General Khaled Ahmed Abdullah.
Discussions also focused on the transport sector, particularly railways.
Updates were presented on the East/West Nile monorail, including passenger stations and its integration with the East Cairo Bus Rapid Transit system, alongside road upgrades along the route.
The East Nile line is scheduled to open in November 2025.
Attention also turned to the country’s first high-speed electric railway line (Ain Sokhna–Alexandria–Alamein–Matrouh), due to open in June 2026, and the El-Salam–10th of Ramadan–New Administrative Capital line, expected by March 2026.
El-Sisi stressed the need to meet these deadlines, describing the projects as vital for Egypt’s urban, industrial, and tourism development.
The meeting further reviewed opportunities to expand industrial zones as part of the state’s plan to boost domestic industry.
This includes establishing new factories to meet local demand, promoting domestic raw material production, and localizing industry.
El-Wazir highlighted government priorities in the iron, steel, and cement sectors, providing updates on the Suez Steel Company and Arish Cement Company.
He underlined efforts to attract investment, forge strategic partnerships, expand local manufacturing, reduce imports, increase output for domestic and export markets, and generate employment.
According to the spokesman, El-Sisi emphasized strict adherence to project timetables, comprehensive nationwide road maintenance, and the acceleration of integrated logistics corridors linking production areas with new seaports.
He also directed efforts to attract the world’s largest shipping lines and global operators to support Egypt’s industrial development goals and drive broader economic growth.
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