The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the completion of the first batch of smart licenses for tour guides, linked to the electronic gates at archaeological sites and museums, helping to facilitate and organize their entry and improve the visit experience. This is in line with the implementation of the digital transformation strategy and the directives of Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy to develop the level of services at archaeological sites and museums and raise the efficiency of the tourism experience using the latest technologies.
For her part, Samia Samy, Assistant Minister for Travel Company Affairs, explained that the new licenses feature a modern design and are part of the ministry's drive to use the latest technologies in issuing smart and secure licenses, allowing guides' identities to be verified and limiting forgery attempts, as well as supporting the oversight system and ensuring tourism services are delivered to the highest quality standards. She added that the first batch has been completed, and the remaining licenses are being finalized and delivered to guides according to a set timetable.
For his part, Dr. Mohamed Shaaban, Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Digital Services, stressed that the new licenses are based on NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, allowing direct communication with the electronic gates at archaeological sites and museums.
He explained that the licenses have been encoded to work not only as an official document but also as an electronic access card, allowing holders to pass through the gates easily and quickly.
He noted that the step is part of the ministry's efforts to strengthen integration between digital systems and unify databases, making optimal use of technology to develop services and raise operational efficiency, as well as enabling the electronic gates to instantly verify the validity of licenses and distinguish genuine ones from forgeries.
