Egypt has initiated the executive process to privatise the management and operation of its airports, as announced in a Cabinet statement on Monday. The move is part of a broader strategy to transition the oversight of critical logistics and transportation entities to the private sector, with the aviation industry leading the way.
Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Abbas Helmy stated that Egypt is preparing to launch an international tender for the operation of its airports, including the major hub, Cairo International Airport. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s declaration in November 2023, outlining plans to extend private sector management to seaports, dry ports, and airports.
Madbouly emphasised a commitment to building partnerships with private entities for the stewardship and operational aspects of mass transit systems. The Egyptian Transport Ministry, in collaboration with global corporations, has formulated an integrated strategy to localise the…
