In a major step toward supporting international economic cooperation, Nile Air officially sponsored the prominent international business conference, “Egypt: A Strategic Hub for Italian Business,” held in Milan, Italy.
The high-profile event was organized by Internationalia and Africa e Affari, in close cooperation with Assolombarda and the Italian Arab Chamber of Commerce, bringing together a distinguished assembly of government officials, diplomats, and senior representatives from leading economic and investment institutions across both Egypt and Italy.
Nile Air Supports Egypt’s Position as a Regional and Strategic Hub Connecting Europe and the Middle East
Nile Air’s sponsorship of this pivotal event aligns with its core mission to support Egypt’s ongoing national efforts to strengthen its position as a vital regional hub connecting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Through this partnership, the airline highlighted the critical and definitive role that the aviation sector plays in accelerating bilateral trade, attracting foreign direct investment, and stimulating tourism between the two nations.
High-Profile Attendance of Officials and Diplomats at the Italian Business Conference
The conference saw the participation of several prominent figures and economic leaders, including Walid Othman, Consul General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Milan; Gianfranco Belgrano, Editorial Director of Africa e Affari magazine; Nader Kamel, Director General of Investment and Promotion at the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone; and Pietro Paolo Rambino, President of the Italian Arab Chamber of Commerce. They were joined by a large delegation of representatives from Italian economic and commercial institutions seeking to enhance bilateral cooperation with Egypt.
“Italy and Egypt Increasingly Connected” Session Showcases Nile Air’s Strategic Air Connectivity
During the main panel session, titled “Italy and Egypt Increasingly Connected,” Nile Air showcased the latest advancements in air connectivity between the two countries. The presentation was delivered via a keynote speech by Ahmed Oraby, Chief Commercial Officer of Nile Air, with the active participation of Giacomo Paravisi, Marketing and Communications Representative of SACBO, the official operator of Milan Bergamo Airport.Expressing its deep appreciation to the conference organizers and partners, Nile Air’s management emphasized that its participation directly reflects its duties as an Egyptian carrier contributing to the strengthening of economic, tourism, and investment ties between Egypt and European markets.
Success of Cairo–Milan Bergamo Route Delivers on Expectations of Business Leaders and Strategic Partners
The airline proudly highlighted the ongoing success of its Cairo–Milan Bergamo route since its official launch on June 28, 2024.
Serving as Nile Air’s first direct connection to Northern Italy, the route successfully addresses the growing demand from leisure travelers, tourists, business professionals, and members of both the Egyptian and Italian communities.
Nile Air reiterated that air connectivity between Egypt and Italy represents a fundamental pillar supporting bilateral economic and trade relations. It plays a vital role in stimulating tourism, facilitating the seamless movement of investors and business leaders, and unlocking new cooperative opportunities between the two nations.
Furthermore, the airline praised the outstanding contribution of its strategic partner in the Italian market, Global GSA / GDSM Global GSA, Nile Air’s General Sales Agent (GSA) for passenger services in Italy.
The partner was highly commended for supporting commercial sales activities, serving travel agencies and tour operators, and solidly strengthening the airline’s overall market presence across Italy.
Nile Air concluded its participation by reaffirming its long-term commitment to implementing its ambitious international expansion plans, developing its global route network, and continuously strengthening its presence across European markets.
These corporate efforts directly support Egypt’s national vision to establish the country as a primary regional hub for aviation, tourism, and business, while actively contributing to state objectives aimed at increasing tourism inflows, boosting investment, and enhancing air connectivity with international markets.
