It cost 310 million pounds .. Sawiris: I have never had...

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Eng. Naguib Sawiris, Chairman of Orascom Pyramids, said that he had not achieved an honor in his life, such as establishing a project to develop the pyramids area, whose revenues will go entirely to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, adding: “I will not get a single penny from the project.”

Sawiris added during the international press conference held on Tuesday evening, under the foot of the pyramids, to announce the opening of the 9 pyramids lounge: “We spent 301 million pounds. This is a magical place that is unparalleled in the world. “

Sawiris continued: “This place used to be filled with camels and horsemen who were causing harassment to tourists,” adding: “We are in the process of completing the most dangerous part of the project, which is raising awareness among these sellers and workers / that tourists are a source of national income for this country and it is not permissible under any circumstances.” Harassing them. “

Sawiris added, “Specific places will be allocated for sale to these people, and places for cavalrymen, provided that the tourist will pay the price for the goods and services that he will obtain electronically without contact with the vendors.”

Sawiris continued: “We hope that the day will come when we complete this project completely and it will be a happy day, pointing out that the experience can be replicated in many other places and similar areas.”

And the Chairman of Orascom Pyramids added: “I want to say that the mastermind of the pyramids plateau development project is Dr. Khaled Al-Anani, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.”

It is noteworthy that 9 Pyramids Lounge was built according to a unique and innovative style, as part of a project to develop tourism services in the Pyramids Plateau without any construction or constructions to allow enjoyment of seeing the three pyramids up close, and without any barriers that hinder their vision.

Orascom Pyramids will complete the development of visitor services in the pyramids area and raise its efficiency. And providing means of transportation within the pyramids area that works with electricity, and providing the area with mobile toilets, with the introduction of fast food services, food and drinks in the area in the places specified and approved by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, and other agreed tourism services.

The development project includes moving the main gate from the end of Haram Street to Fayoum Road, with the construction of new buildings to serve visitors and tourists, cinemas to display historical documentaries, and a VIP building inspired by the Pharaonic design.