Naguib Sawiris Leads 47 Million Pyramids Of Giza Upgrade

Naguib Sawiris and the Egyptian government invest 47 million to renovate and upgrade the Pyramids of Giza, addressing tourist complaints and site management issues.

The renovation plan includes refurbishing tombs, launching an online ticketing system, and banning private vehicles, replacing them with electric buses for visitor transport.

Sawiris defends relocating horse and camel vendors, prioritizing the preservation of Giza over vendor interests, amid protests and animal welfare concerns.

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, through his company Orascom Pyramids Entertainment, is teaming up with the government to invest 47 million in renovating and upgrading the Pyramids of Giza. This comes after growing complaints from tourists about poor management, aggressive traders, and disturbing reports of animal cruelty at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The newly announced plan, backed by Sawiris, Egypts second-richest man with a fortune of 5 billion , aims to give the historic site a fresh start. Orascom Pyramids Entertainment Services Company, one of Sawiris businesses, will lead the project, which is expected to cost 45 million 47 million. The focus is on cleaning up the sites management, improving visitor experience, and introducing stricter regulations.

Visitors over the years have raised serious concerns, citing everything from overcrowding and harassment by pushy vendors to heartbreaking scenes of animals being mistreated. But change is finally on the way. Under the new plan, several tombs will be refurbished, an online ticketing system will be launched, and a revamped visitor center will welcome guests.

In a big shift, private vehicles and tour buses will no longer be allowed to enter the main plateau. Instead, visitors and their guides will use electric vehicles to move around. Orascom has already introduced 45 electric buses at the site, with rides departing every five minutes. Meanwhile, experts have also detected a mysterious anomaly beneath the surface of the plateau, adding even more intrigue to the ancient wonder.

However, not everyone is happy with the changes. Horse and camel tour operators, who have been relocated to new parking areas, have protested by blocking access roads. They argue the new locations are too far from the entrance and will hurt their business. For years, these vendors have been accused by tourists of harassment and even extortion.