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CairoScene
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- CairoScene
Transport Ministry Launches Bus Driver Training to Curb Road Accidents
A new free driver training programme in Egypt promises safe driving skills, professional certification, and job placement for those looking to work in heavy transport or public buses. Jul 30, 2025 The Egyptian Ministry of Transport has launched a free training programme for aspiring bus and heavy transport drivers, offering certification and job placement through government-affiliated companies. Called 'An Aware Driver for a Safer Road', the initiative is being held at the Driver Training Centre on Wahat Road in 6 October City, overseen by the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport. Participants will receive instruction in road safety, vehicle maintenance, and emergency handling, focusing on professional responsibility. Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir encouraged applicants with intermediate or higher-level qualifications to apply, stating, 'This is an opportunity for young people to access stable jobs and contribute to road safety.' Graduates will earn an accredited certificate and be eligible for positions in companies like EGBUS, SuperJet, Capital Taxi Company, and Nile Cargo Transport. Salaries will vary based on assignment, but are contingent on successful completion of the course. Registration is open now, with limited spots prioritised for early applicants.
See - Sada Elbalad
18 hours ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Special Train Departs from Cairo to Facilitate Voluntary Return of Sudanese Refugees
Ahmed Emam A special train carrying Sudanese nationals is set to depart from Cairo's main railway station today, heading to Aswan as part of a coordinated effort to support the voluntary return of Sudanese citizens and their families to their homeland. This initiative underscores the enduring historical ties and strong fraternal bonds between the peoples of Egypt and Sudan. The Egyptian National Railways Authority (ENR) announced the continued operation of this dedicated service to facilitate the return of Sudanese citizens who wish to go back voluntarily. Train No. 1940, a third-class air-conditioned service, will depart Cairo at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, and is scheduled to arrive at the High Dam Station in Aswan at 11:40 p.m. that evening. The return trip, Train No. 1945, will depart Aswan at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, and arrive back in Cairo at 9:25 a.m. the following morning. An additional luggage carriage has been attached to the train to accommodate the personal belongings of passengers, ensuring comfort and convenience during their journey. This initiative follows directives from Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, who instructed Egyptian National Railways officials to provide all logistical support and services necessary to ensure a safe and dignified journey for Sudanese travelers. The effort reflects Egypt's longstanding humanitarian and national role in supporting neighboring nations, especially Sudan. ENR reaffirmed its full commitment to assisting Sudanese citizens residing in Egypt and extended its wishes for a safe journey and honorable return to their homeland, in the spirit of shared destiny and regional solidarity between the two Nile Valley nations. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt launches free training programme for bus, heavy transport drivers - Urban & Transport
The Ministry of Transport has launched a free training and qualification programme for bus and heavy transport drivers, inviting those interested in such careers to apply and benefit from job opportunities at its affiliated companies. In a statement issued Monday, the ministry announced that the programme—An Aware Driver for a Safer Road—will be held at the Driver Training Centre in 6 October City. The centre operates under the supervision of the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport. The programme aims to equip drivers with safe and responsible driving skills, improve road safety, reduce accidents, enhance operational efficiency in land transport, and provide employment opportunities both inside and outside Egypt. According to the ministry, the programme reflects a broader push to raise safety standards across the transport sector and support the development of Egypt's land transport system. Trainees will receive instruction on safe driving practices and traffic laws, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, professional driving and emergency response, as well as broader topics like professional awareness and social responsibility. Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir called on young people with educational qualifications—whether intermediate, above-intermediate, or university degrees—who are interested in bus and truck driving careers to apply and take advantage of the programme's benefits. Participants who complete the training will receive an accredited certificate from the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport and will be eligible for employment in the ministry's affiliated transport companies. The companies include the Upper Egypt Transport and Tourism Company (EGBUS), West and Middle Delta Bus Company for Transport and Tourism, East Delta Bus Company for Transport and Tourism, Arab Union for Land Transport (SuperJet), ACTA Mass Transport Company, Egyptian BRT Bus Company, Capital Taxi Company, and Nile Cargo Transport Company. Job placements will offer competitive salaries, contingent on successful completion of the training. The Driver Training Centre is located on Wahat Road in 6 October City, in front of the wholesale market and adjacent to the Public Transport Authority. People can inquire and register by calling 01003756385, with priority given to those registered first. The programme comes in the wake of renewed national attention to transport safety, following the 27 June crash on the Regional Ring Road that killed 18 girls and young women aged 14 to 23 from Kafr El Sanabisah. The victims were headed to agricultural day jobs to support their families when their microbus was struck by a heavy truck. Built between 2012 and 2018, the Regional Ring Road has experienced a surge in freight traffic and multiple fatal accidents in recent weeks, prompting authorities to prioritize safety upgrades. On 16 July, the Ministry of Transport announced that a significant section of the highway will be closed until Friday, 1 August, for urgent safety improvements. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt Launches Train Service to Support Sudanese Voluntary Repatriation
H-Tayea Egypt has launched a dedicated train service to support the voluntary return of Sudanese citizens currently residing in the country. The train will depart from Ramses Station in Cairo, heading to Aswan, where further arrangements will be made to assist Sudanese nationals returning home. This humanitarian initiative is part of Egypt's ongoing support for the Sudanese people and the strong historical bond between the two nations of the Nile Valley. The Egyptian National Railways Authority has confirmed that a special, air-conditioned third-class train, Train No. 1940, will depart from Cairo on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM and arrive at the High Dam Station in Aswan by 11:40 PM. To ensure convenience and comfort, the train will include an additional luggage carriage specifically for passengers' personal belongings. The return journey for regular passengers will operate as Train No. 1945, departing Aswan on Tuesday, July 29, at 8:30 PM, and arriving in Cairo at 9:25 AM the following day. This effort was launched under the directives of Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, who instructed railway authorities to provide all necessary logistical and service support. The goal is to guarantee a safe, organized, and dignified journey for Sudanese citizens returning home. The Egyptian government emphasized that this is more than a transportation effort—it reflects deep solidarity with the Sudanese people during a time of hardship, and a continuation of Egypt's role as a regional partner offering real, on-the-ground support to neighboring nations in crisis. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Al-Ahram Weekly
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt to run special train for Sudanese returning home - Foreign Affairs
Egypt's national railway announced on Monday that it will operate a designated train to facilitate the return of Sudanese nationals and their families to their homeland. The move comes 'within the … cooperation and close fraternal relations' between Egypt and Sudan, the Egyptian National Railways Authority said in a statement on Sunday. Train number 1940, a third-class air-conditioned service, will depart Cairo at 11:00 AM on Monday and arrive in Aswan at 11:00 PM. From Aswan, the Sudanese will continue their journey to Sudan via the High Dam Port, a Nile access to the neighbouring nation. Egyptian Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir has instructed railway officials to provide all necessary services to ensure the comfort and safe arrival of the Sudanese passengers, the statement added. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has reported a rise in voluntary returns of displaced Sudanese from neighbouring countries since January 2025, citing an improved security situation in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Egypt, a haven for refugees fleeing conflicts besetting various neighbouring nations in recent years, currently accommodates the largest share of Sudanese who have fled their country since the outbreak of intense conflict. Sudan has been embroiled in a devastating conflict that erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This nearly two-year war has plunged the nation into what the United Nations describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis. The UN estimates that approximately 13 million people have been displaced either internally or externally, with over 3.5 million seeking refuge in neighbouring countries, including Egypt, Chad, and South Sudan. The recent influx of Sudanese refugees has significantly augmented the existing Sudanese population in Egypt. Government officials recently estimated the total number of Sudanese residing in the country at 5.5 million. According to a recent statement from Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS), the country hosts an estimated nine million refugees in total, including four million from Sudan. In recent months, this influx has ignited a public debate within Egypt regarding the unprecedented pressure it places on the nation's public services and infrastructure. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
