The first automated license issued to a diving center in Sharm El Sheikh
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a package of automated services for diving centers and marine activities, in light of the state's drive to expand the use of modern technology and automate services, raising the efficiency of government performance and improving the experience of investors dealing with the ministry, as well as strengthening transparency and institutional efficiency by separating the service seeker from the service provider, reducing the time needed to obtain services and making them available around the clock from anywhere.
In this context, Mohamed Amer, Head of the Central Department of Hotel Establishments, Shops and Tourism Activities at the ministry, stated that a number of new digital services have been made available, including first-time registration of the authorized representative, data updates and licenses for diving centers and marine activities, as well as cancelling or temporarily suspending a license, amending the trade name of diving centers and marine activities, amending and renewing the manager responsible for a diving and marine activities center, and adding an activity.
He added that developing this system came in response to the needs of diving centers and marine activities, taking into account the challenges they faced under the traditional system, helping to ease procedures for investors.
For his part, Dr. Mohamed Shaaban, Assistant to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Digital Services, explained that users can benefit from these services through the following online platform:
https://eservices.mota.gov.eg/MOTA/Welcome.aspx
He added that a comprehensive guide is available on the platform explaining the registration steps and how to obtain the services, making it easier to use. The new system also relies on the latest user experience standards, reducing workflow steps, simplifying the interface and using the latest technological means to cut service delivery time.
Islam Selim, Director General of the General Department of Diving and Marine Activities at the ministry, noted that the launch of these services was announced during a workshop held in Sharm El Sheikh, in coordination with the Chamber of Diving and Watersports, attended by representatives of the ministry and the Chamber, as well as authorized representatives, agents and technical managers of diving centers.
He added that a follow-up workshop is scheduled in Hurghada to explain how to register on the system and review the automated services, while providing users with the necessary technical support to ensure the system operates effectively.
The ministry stated that the workshop saw the issuance of the first automated license to a diving center in Sharm El Sheikh through the new system, a step reflecting the successful practical application of the digital services system and its entry into force.
