Civil Aviation Minister, IFC review developments in Hurghada airport tender
Civil Aviation Minister Sameh al-Hefny met on Friday, September 11, 2026, with International Finance Corporation (IFC) Regional Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa Ary Naim, IFC Egypt Country Manager Saad Sabra and IFC Infrastructure Projects Specialist Mohamed Mehni on the sidelines of the EIAS 2026 International Airshow and Space Exhibition in El … The post Civil Aviation Minister,…
On Friday, September 11, 2026, Civil Aviation Minister Sameh al-Hefny met with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Regional Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa, Ary Naim, as well as IFC Egypt Country Manager Saad Sabra and Infrastructure Projects Specialist Mohamed Mehni. This meeting took place at the EIAS 2026 International Airshow and Space Exhibition in El Alamein, Egypt.
Al-Hefny discussed the latest progress in the tendering process for managing, operating, and developing Hurghada International Airport through a public-private partnership (PPP) scheme. The project aligns with the Egyptian state's commitment to advancing the civil aviation sector, improving passenger services, and elevating the overall travel experience.
Al-Hefny commended the IFC's contribution to the project, acknowledging its international expertise in managing and executing public-private partnership initiatives. Naim, on the other hand, reaffirmed the IFC's dedication to collaborating with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and backing the project as it progresses. He emphasized the importance of concluding the tendering procedures in line with international standards.
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