Orascom Pyramids, the company responsible for operating tourism services at the Pyramids archaeological area, announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Cleopatra Hospitals Group, one of Egypt's leading healthcare institutions, to operate a first-aid clinic inside the visitor area on the Giza Pyramids Plateau. This comes within the framework of joint cooperation between Orascom Pyramids and the Supreme Council of Antiquities, and as part of the state's efforts to develop tourism services at major archaeological sites.
The project is part of one of the largest national projects to develop the visitor experience at the Pyramids, the world's most important monument and the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The project reflects the commitment of the state and the private sector to improving the services provided to visitors and raising the level of safety and care at one of Egypt's most prominent historical and tourist landmarks, helping to strengthen Egypt's position on the global tourism map.
The clinic will provide free outpatient medical services to visitors inside the visitor area through a qualified medical team from Cleopatra Hospitals Group throughout the site's daily working hours, in line with the highest accredited medical standards.
Eng. Amr Gazarin, Chairman of Orascom Pyramids, said: "We are not only seeking to develop the infrastructure and entertainment services on the Pyramids Plateau, but we are also keen on the health and safety of visitors. Our partnership with Cleopatra Hospitals Group reflects our belief in the importance of integration between tourism and high-end health services, to offer a humane and civilized experience worthy of Egypt's ancient history."
For his part, Dr. Ahmed Ezz El-Din, CEO of Cleopatra Hospitals Group, expressed pride in cooperating with Orascom Pyramids on this project, which aims to provide healthcare services at one of the world's most important tourist landmarks, saying: "Being present in the Pyramids area represents an extension of our mission to provide high-quality medical services to everyone who needs them, anywhere."
It is worth noting that Orascom Pyramids for Entertainment Projects is an Egyptian joint-stock company affiliated with Orascom Investment Holding, operating in the development, management and operation of tourism and entertainment projects. It is currently developing, operating and providing tourism services inside the visitor area on the Giza Pyramids Plateau under a 15-year usufruct contract with the Supreme Council of Antiquities.
Cleopatra Hospitals is the largest private hospital group in Egypt in terms of number of beds and number of operating hospitals. The company holds majority stakes in and operates seven leading hospitals in Greater Cairo: Cleopatra Hospital, Cairo Specialized Hospital, Nile Badrawi Hospital, El Shorouk Hospital, Al Katib Hospital, Cleopatra Hospital Tagamoa and Cleopatra Hospital October. The group offers an integrated range of general healthcare, emergency and rehabilitation services.
In addition, the group operates two multi-specialty medical centers (Polyclinics) in strategic locations in East and West Cairo and holds a majority stake in Bedaya (New Beginning) for Medical Centers and Hospitals, a leader in fertility and infertility treatment in Egypt, enhancing the group's ability to provide integrated medical services according to the highest international standards.
