Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Manar said some Saudi and Kuwaiti investors are keen to compete for cargo village and logistic projects at Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sphinx International Airport (SIA).

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated the long-awaited Capital International Airport and Sphinx International Airport via video conference on June 29, both coming to help to relieve pressure on Cairo's existing hub.

Ministers of Civil Aviation and Tourism witnessed the experimental operation of domestic flights for the first time from Sphinx International Airport, west Cairo, which began on January 25 and set to last until February 9, in a bid to boost the country's tourism.

The government of Kuwait plans to work on three airports in the country between 2017 to 2020, at a total cost of KWD 1.446 bn

The Egyptian government is moving ahead with a new electronic system that will help manage airports and seaports in the country and further engage Egypt in the global trade market, Invest-Gate reports.