President Abdel Fattah El Sisi reaffirmed the importance of maintaining the highest levels of preparedness across all facilities linked to navigation through the Suez Canal, stressing the need to closely monitor safety procedures and take all necessary measures to ensure operational readiness amid ongoing regional developments.
His remarks came during a meeting on Sunday with Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Osama Rabie, to review the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on navigation through the canal and global supply chains.
Rabie briefed the president on the repercussions of the war on maritime traffic through the canal, outlining the urgent measures taken by the Authority to address these challenges, according to Presidency Spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy. These measures include raising the level of alert and operational readiness across all sites and facilities of the Authority while ensuring the uninterrupted provision of navigation services around the clock.
The meeting also reviewed progress on several strategic projects undertaken by the SCA, including the development of the Red Sea Shipyard, the tourist yacht manufacturing project, and the “Rizq” fishing vessel construction initiative, as well as the operational status of the deep-sea fishing fleet.
Discussions also covered national efforts to build and market marine tugboats, in addition to developments in the river bus manufacturing project.
President Sisi directed that all related projects be completed within their designated timelines and in accordance with the highest international standards to ensure the quality and competitiveness of the products and services provided.
The president was briefed on efforts to expand the integration of digital technologies within the operations of the SCA, including the wider use of electronic applications. In this regard, he underscored the importance of ensuring that digital transformation achieves its intended goals—particularly rationalising expenditures, strengthening governance, and enhancing operational efficiency.
President Sisi also stressed the need to deepen cooperation with leading international companies, continue efforts to localise maritime industries, and intensify external marketing activities to open new export markets for locally manufactured products.
