Madbouly: The airport's location near the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum makes it a pivotal hub for receiving official delegations and tourists
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly began his inspection tour today by checking on the ongoing work to develop Sphinx International Airport, as part of field follow-up of the state's preparations to receive Egypt's guests taking part in the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for the upcoming November 1.
The Prime Minister stressed that Sphinx International Airport is one of Egypt's modern air gateways and a strategic gateway linking west Cairo with tourist and archaeological areas, pointing to its growing importance as the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum approaches, as a global cultural project that will attract millions of visitors from around the world.
Madbouly explained that Sphinx International Airport is distinguished by its unique geographical location near the Pyramids area and the Grand Egyptian Museum, making it a pivotal hub for receiving official delegations and tourists and strengthening its role as a main air gateway serving tourism and travel in Egypt.
During the tour, the Prime Minister inspected the international and domestic departure and arrival halls, checking on the readiness of the check-in, passport and customs counters, as well as the baggage belt area, which is one of the most vital elements for the smooth flow of departures and arrivals.
The tour also included the presidential and VIP lounge, where Madbouly checked on the availability of the highest levels of comfort and distinguished services, reflecting Egypt's civilizational standing before its guests from various countries of the world. He also checked on the airport's various auxiliary facilities to verify their efficiency in serving visitors.
In this context, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly stressed the need for constant care in maintaining the facilities and service areas at Sphinx International Airport, emphasizing the need for full commitment to receiving all guests and visitors well and providing all the facilities they need to complete their business while at the airport, with continued maintenance of all facilities, the permanent presence of officials at work sites, and full supervision to resolve any obstacles that may arise as quickly as possible.
The Prime Minister also inspected the development work under way in front of the airport, where Dr. Hend Abdel Halim, Deputy Governor of Giza, explained that the planting of palms and trees has been 100% completed, and that irrigation networks, well drilling and ground cover have also been completed. Regarding electrical works, the deputy governor noted that the laying of electrical cables has been completed, while the installation of floodlights has reached a completion rate of 90%.
At the end of the tour, the Prime Minister praised the completion of the development work, thanking Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, and all work teams for the development work he saw today, and affirming that the airport is ready to receive Egypt's guests at the museum's opening and is already serving many travelers.
The Prime Minister was accompanied on his tour by: Lt. Gen. Eng. Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport; Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities; Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation; Dr. Hend Abdel Halim, Deputy Governor of Giza; Maj. Gen. Magdy Anwar, Director General of the Armed Forces' National Service Projects Organization; Captain Wael El-Nashar, Chairman and Managing Director of the Egyptian Airports Company; and Maj. Gen. Atef Meftah, General Engineering Supervisor of the Grand Egyptian Museum and Surrounding Area project, according to the official Facebook page of the Egyptian Cabinet.
