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  • Monday ,07 March 2016
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Egypt exports double-decker buses to UK: Minister

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Monday ,07 March 2016

Egypt exports double-decker buses to UK: Minister

For the first time, Egypt has allocated a vehicle manufacturing line to produce British double-decker buses for the British market, Youm7 reported Sunday.

The line is expected to produce a total of 60 buses annually.
 
“Launching a direct line of car manufacturing for export….shows trust in Egyptian industry,” said Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek kabil.
 
His comments came during a tour to industrial complexes in cities of New Salahia in Sharqia Governorate and Obour City in Dakahlia governorate.
 
The company produces between 8,000 to 10,000 tourism, double-decker, and public buses for export to markets of England, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong annually.
 
Qabil also inaugurated two other factories export goods; the cost of the three factories are estimated at 7 billion EGP ($127.9 million), providing a total of 7,650 job opportunities, the minister continued.