Suez Canal Economic Zone Chairman Walid Gamal El‑Din toured on Monday key projects in Port Said to review progress and meet staff. He began with a meeting at the authority’s headquarters, witnessing the handover of duties between outgoing and incoming deputies for the northern zone, reflecting smooth institutional transition.
Gamal El‑Din stressed that investing in human capital is central to sustaining achievements and positioning the zone as a global investment hub. He highlighted efforts to localize industry, strengthen logistics, and turn global challenges into opportunities, citing Egypt’s political stability and coordinated state institutions as key enablers.
The chairman then inspected West Port Said Port, confirming readiness to handle diverse vessels amid geopolitical pressures. He also visited the East Port Said Industrial Zone, focusing on the Egyptian National Company for Railway Industries (NERIC) plant. The factory, soon to be inaugurated, specializes in electric rail units and spans 300,000 square meters.
The tour underscored the zone’s commitment to infrastructure, industry, and workforce development, reinforcing its role as a driver of investment and growth.
