Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, extended his congratulations to the board of directors and employees of the Arab Contractors Company for winning the contract to execute a vital road project in Uganda. The minister emphasized the full support of the ministry for the company’s efforts to expand its footprint across the African continent, reiterating Egypt’s commitment to aiding developmental projects in Africa and sharing its expertise for the benefit of neighboring countries.
Engineer Ahmed El-Assar, Chairman of Arab Contractors, announced that the company had secured the design and construction contract for the “Iganga-Kamuli” road in Uganda, which spans 56 kilometers and is valued at $70 million. This project is considered a key development initiative in Eastern Uganda, and it ranks as a priority for the Ugandan government due to its significance in connecting major cities, thereby boosting internal trade and enhancing Uganda’s exports to Kenya.
El-Assar highlighted that this project aligns with the company’s long-standing strategy of expanding throughout Africa by implementing developmental projects for African nations. This objective mirrors Egypt’s state policy of promoting development across the continent and transferring knowledge to fellow African countries.
The contract was signed by Dr. Mohamed Ansi El-Beshouty, Deputy Chairman of Arab Contractors, and Engineer Mohamed Talba, CEO of Arab Contractors Uganda, in the presence of the CEO of the Uganda National Roads Authority. Several high-level officials from both Uganda and the Arab Contractors Company, including financial supervisor Emad Obeid and technical director Hamed Hashem, attended the ceremony.
Dr. El-Beshouty and Engineer Talba mentioned that the company had successfully completed four road projects over the past five years, totaling 160 kilometers, earning praise for the quality and efficiency of the work. Currently, the company is executing road projects in the cities of Pallisa and Kumi, valued at $34 million.
