Mohamed Ismail

What stalled Egypt's monorail, and who pays?

Urban & Economy_

Weeks after its expected launch, the New Capital monorail remains idle. Internal sources reveal that accumulated delays have cost the state at least 45 billion Egyptian pounds.

Mohamed Ismail_ 24-2-2026

What stalled Egypt's monorail, and who pays?

Abu Dhabi’s quiet takeover of Egypt’s ports: Why turn to an Emirati company?

Urban & Economy_

Abu Dhabi Ports is tightening its grip on Egypt’s transport sector. Officials cite necessity; critics warn of overconcentration. Is the bet on foreign operators paying off?

Mohamed Ismail_ 31-12-2025

Abu Dhabi’s quiet takeover of Egypt’s ports: Why turn to an Emirati company?

Container wars: Can Egypt’s state operators compete with global port giants?

Urban & Economy_

State container terminals face mounting pressure as global shipping giants expand their hold on Egypt’s ports, challenging public operators.

Mohamed Ismail_ 2-12-2025

Container wars: Can Egypt’s state operators compete with global port giants?

How much have Kamel Al‑Wazir’s loans cost us?

Urban & Economy_

Some of Egypt’s major transport projects took on commercial-rate loans, raising questions about costs, priorities, and long-term debt risks.

Mohamed Ismail_ 19-8-2025

How much have Kamel Al‑Wazir’s loans cost us?

Fast track to privatization: Who’s running Egypt’s trains?

Urban & Economy_

Egypt turns to private operators for its new rail lines, seeking to boost performance and revenue after state-run failures. But what does this mean for commuters?

Mohamed Ismail_ 28-6-2025

Fast track to privatization: Who’s running Egypt’s trains?