Avenue of the Sphinxes in Luxor
The new licences have been integrated with electronic gates at archaeological sites and museums, enabling guides to enter more efficiently while helping authorities better regulate access and improve site management, the ministry announced on Monday
Assistant Minister for Tourism Companies Affairs Samia Sami said the licences feature a modern design and incorporate advanced security technologies that allow authorities to verify guides' identities and combat forgery.
She added that the initiative supports the ministry's efforts to strengthen oversight and ensure tourism services are delivered in line with international quality standards.
According to Sami, the first batch of licences has already been issued, while the remaining licences are being prepared and will be distributed to guides according to a set timetable.
Mohamed Shaaban, the minister's adviser for digital services, said the new licences are equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, enabling direct interaction with electronic gate systems at museums and archaeological sites.
Shaaban explained that the licences serve not only as official identification documents but also as electronic access cards, allowing licensed guides to pass through entry gates quickly and seamlessly.
Shaaban said the move is part of the ministry's efforts to connect digital systems and unify databases, helping improve operational efficiency and expand the use of technology in tourism services.
The system enables electronic gates to instantly verify the authenticity of licences and distinguish valid credentials from forged ones, he added.
The initiative is part of the ministry's ongoing programme to modernize tourism services, improve visitor management, and support Egypt's growing tourism sector through digital innovation.
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