Arab Transport Forum kicks off in Cairo

Cairo, October 30, SPA -- The first Arab Transport Forum, held under
the patronage of Egypt's Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Nazeef, started
here today with the participation of six Arab ministers and senior
officials, experts and businessmen from 17 Arab and foreign
countries.

Dr. Jubarah bin Eid Al-Suraiseri, Minister of Transport of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led his country's delegation.

In a key address, Egypt's Minister of Transport Mohammed Lutfi noted
that this meeting is the first of its kind to combine ministers of
transport, Arab and regional government delegates, and Arab and
foreign private sector and investment banks representatives, hoping
it would be held periodically.