The Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers, Dr. Khaled Hanafy, congratulated His Excellency the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and His Excellency Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and the great Egyptian people, on the occasion of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. He affirmed that this historic achievement adds to the series of major accomplishments that Egypt has achieved throughout the ages, decades, and recent years, and showcases to the entire world that Egypt, the nation of the oldest civilization in history, remains a country of construction, development, culture, civilization, and renewed humanity.
Dr. Khaled Hanafy explained that the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum is not merely an archaeological or cultural event, but rather an investment in the future that reflects the ingenuity of the Egyptian people and their creativity across various eras. He noted that the museum is considered one of the largest and most important museums in the world, and a unique civilizational landmark that embodies the spirit of humanity and the values of peace, love, and cooperation among nations.
The Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers also praised the insightful vision and exceptional efforts of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which have placed Egypt on the path of comprehensive renaissance and sustainable development. He affirmed that the unprecedented transformation Egypt is witnessing in infrastructure, mega national projects, and urban and economic revival clearly reflects the strong political will that restored Egypt’s influential leadership role regionally and internationally.
He pointed out that Egypt’s recent hosting of peace talks and gathering world leaders, and today the inauguration of this great civilizational landmark, reflect the dynamism Egypt is experiencing under President El-Sisi’s leadership.
Dr. Khaled Hanafy added that the Union of Arab Chambers, which represents the Arab private sector in Arab countries as well as 16 joint Arab-foreign chambers, views this opening as an inspiring model for how culture and heritage can be employed in the service of the economy, investment, and tourism.
He affirmed that the Arab private sector is a key partner in the development journey taking place in the Arab region under wise governments, and that investing in culture and tourism, as exemplified by the Grand Egyptian Museum, opens wide opportunities for the private sector to enhance joint investments, create new job opportunities, and develop sustainable economies based on knowledge, creativity, and civilizational identity.
He noted that the Grand Egyptian Museum will have a major economic impact on Egypt by strengthening tourism flows, explaining that the number of tourists who visited Egypt last year reached approximately 15.8 million, and that this number is expected to increase in the coming years thanks to major projects that reinforce Egypt’s position on the global tourism map.
He confirmed that this national mega-project represents a symbol of modern Egyptian identity and a fundamental pillar for achieving Egypt Vision 2030, which considers culture, knowledge, and creativity as key drivers of sustainable development.
The Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers concluded his statement by emphasizing that the Grand Egyptian Museum is not merely a building that houses the treasures of ancient Egyptian civilization, but rather a message to the world that Egypt does not settle for a glorious past, but rather builds the present and invests in the future under the leadership of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who reshaped the Egyptian dream with a national spirit that looks to the world with confidence and hope.
Source (Union of Arab Chambers)
