Egyptian Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir inspected the Alstom industrial complex in Borg al-Arab, emphasizing the contribution of this large-scale project to the country’s economy. Al-Wazir stated that the project is of great importance not only in modernizing the transport infrastructure, but also in creating jobs, increasing export potential and helping Egypt gain a stronger position in global markets. The Minister also stated that this project is fully in line with the production targets of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Industrial Complex in Borg el-Arab: Modernization of Transport Infrastructure
The Alstom industrial complex in Borg el-Arab will house two modern factories that will be a key component of Egypt’s transportation infrastructure. The first factory will produce electrical systems, control circuits and signals for railway networks, while the second facility will produce mobile units for metro lines, trams and express trains. These two factories will contribute significantly to the development of Egypt’s transportation infrastructure, increasing the country’s regional competitiveness and accelerating economic growth.
This project will significantly transform Egypt’s railway sector. The new facilities will contribute to the modernization of the country’s transport sector by offering more efficient and sustainable transport solutions. It will also strengthen transport links with other countries in the region and consolidate Egypt’s regional leadership.
Global Partnerships and International Investments
Egypt has taken an important step in the construction of the industrial complex in Borg el-Arab, in collaboration with Alstom. However, this project is not limited to Alstom alone, and it also allows global railway companies to invest in Egypt. For example, Spain’s Colway will build a factory in Beni Suef to produce train components. South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem will open a local facility in Egypt to produce air-conditioned metro cars. In addition, Austria’s Voestalpine Group will build a railway switch factory in Abbassia.
These international partnerships will strengthen Egypt’s industrial infrastructure and ensure the rapid spread of technological innovations throughout the country. Ensuring high-quality production on a global scale will increase Egypt’s international competitiveness and expand its export potential. In addition, these partnerships will attract significant investment to Egypt, stimulating economic growth.
Creating Employment and Strengthening Local Production
Al-Wazir announced that six Egyptian factories will produce railway flanges for high-speed trains. These flanges will support the country’s electric train network and also create thousands of new jobs. The initiative will not only increase local employment but also increase Egypt’s industrial capacity, reducing the country’s import dependency.
Increasing local manufacturing capacity will strengthen Egypt’s economic independence and help the country gain a greater say in international markets. Furthermore, increasing local manufacturing will strengthen Egypt’s industrial self-sufficiency in line with sustainable development goals.
Conclusion: An Important Step for Egypt's Industrial Future
The Alstom industrial complex in Borg el-Arab represents a significant economic opportunity for Egypt. Its strategic location and production capacity will help Egypt become more competitive in national and international markets. In addition, the project plays a critical role in modernizing Egypt’s transportation infrastructure and accelerating economic growth across the country.
These steps taken by Egypt to achieve its production and industrial goals will not only produce effective results in the domestic market but also at the global level. With this project, Egypt will be one step closer to its sustainable development goals while also consolidating its regional leadership.
