transport
Tuk-tuks banned on main streets, vans licensed as taxis
Egypt
April 3, 2019
Tuk-tuks banned on main streets, vans licensed as taxis
Two weeks ago, the government decided to license vans in Egypt’s cities as a public means of transportation, and to…
Alexandria’s new tram offers commuters a luxurious ride
Travel
March 13, 2019
Alexandria’s new tram offers commuters a luxurious ride
Khalid Elewa, head of Alexandria Passenger Transportation Authority (APTA) announced on Tuesday that Alexandria’s new tram has begun trial operation.…
Uber finally responds to Egypt’s Value Added Tax Law
Business
February 20, 2019
Uber finally responds to Egypt’s Value Added Tax Law
Ride-hailing app Uber will finally pay the Value Added Tax (VAT) in Egypt, fulfilling Law No. 67/2016, Minister of Finance…
Sahar Nasr meets Italy’s infrastructure minister
Egypt
February 19, 2019
Sahar Nasr meets Italy’s infrastructure minister
Egypt’s Investment and International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nasr met with Italy’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Danilo Tonelli during her…
CO2 emissions up 2.7%, world ‘off course’: study
Environment
December 6, 2018
CO2 emissions up 2.7%, world ‘off course’: study
Global emissions of carbon dioxide mainly from fossil fuel burning will rise 2.7 percent in 2018, scientists said Wednesday, signaling…
Saudi Arabia resumes oil transports through strait after Houthi strikes
Middle East
August 6, 2018
Saudi Arabia resumes oil transports through strait after Houthi strikes
Oil shipments were halted 10 days ago after two Saudi tankers came under attack by Houthi rebels. This week, Israel…
Sisi announces transport network development plan
Egypt
July 3, 2018
Sisi announces transport network development plan
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, during a meeting on Monday with the Minister of Transport, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority,…
Transport Ministry to launch mobile app for ticketing service and smart cards
Egypt
June 17, 2018
Transport Ministry to launch mobile app for ticketing service and smart cards
The Transportation Ministry on Sunday announced that it is preparing to launch a new railway booking service, via electronic…
Transport Ministry to establish Egyptian-French company for third metro line operation
Egypt
April 17, 2018
Transport Ministry to establish Egyptian-French company for third metro line operation
Egypt’s Transport Ministry has begun procedures to establish an Egyptian-French company in partnership with the French RATP company to manage…
Egypt to inject LE55 bn into railway development
Egypt
April 11, 2018
Egypt to inject LE55 bn into railway development
Egypt’s Transport Minister Hesham Arafat said in a press statement that there is a comprehensive plan to develop the railway…