DUBAI: Egypt’s national carrier EgyptAir has offered until before Sep. 15 discounts on flights for a number of destinations to encourage air travel, local daily Ahram Online reported.
The airline is giving a 10 percent discount on business class tickets and 35 percent on economy class seats for flights bound to Paris until Oct. 10.
For flights to Vienna, passengers heading to the city until Dec. 20 can buy their tickets at a 25 percent discount. Those bound for Cyprus until Dec. 15 meanwhile can avail of flights at 20 percent less than advertised rates.
Egypt resumed its international flights to and from the country on July 1 after halting its operations for three months due to the coronavirus outbreak. Foreign tourists are only allowed to enter three coastal Egyptian provinces – South Sinai, Red Sea and Matrouh.
Civil aviation minister Mohamed Manar said EgyptAir has lost more than $3 billion and airports reported zero income due to the flight suspensions.
EgyptAir offers air ticket discounts to encourage travel
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EgyptAir offers air ticket discounts to encourage travel
- The airline is giving a 10 percent discount on business class tickets and 35 percent on economy class seats for flights bound to Paris until Oct. 10
Acwa signs key terms to develop 5GW of renewable energy capacity in Turkiye
JEDDAH: Saudi utility giant Acwa has signed key investment agreements with Turkiye’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources to develop up to 5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity, starting with 2GW of solar power across two plants in Sivas and Taseli.
Under the investment agreement, Acwa will develop, finance, and construct, as well as commission and operate both facilities, according to a press release.
The program builds on the company’s first investment in Turkiye, the 927-megawatt Kirikkale Independent Power Plant, valued at $930 million, which offsets approximately 1.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, the statement added.
A separate power purchase agreement has been concluded with Elektrik Uretim Anonim Sirketi for the sale of electricity generated by each facility.
Turkiye aims to boost solar and wind capacity to 120GW by 2035, supported by around $80 billion in investment, while recent projects have already helped prevent 12.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and reduced reliance on imported natural gas.
Turkiye’s energy sector has undergone a rapid transformation in recent years, with renewable power emerging as a central pillar of its strategy.
Raad Al-Saady, vice chairman and managing director of ACWA, said: “The signing of the IA (implementation agreement) and PPA key terms marks a pivotal moment in Acwa’s partnership with Turkiye, reflecting the country’s strong potential as a clean energy leader and manufacturing powerhouse.”
He added: “Building on our long-standing presence, including the 927MW Kirikkale Power Plant commissioned in 2017, this step elevates our partnership to a new level,” Al-Saady said.
In its statement, Acwa said the 5GW renewable energy program will deliver electricity at fixed prices, enhancing predictability for grid planning and supporting long-term industrial investment.
By replacing imported fossil fuels with domestically generated clean energy, the initiative is expected to reduce Turkiye’s exposure to global energy market volatility, strengthening energy security and lowering long-term power costs.
The company added that the economic impact will extend beyond the anticipated investment of up to $5 billion in foreign direct investment, with thousands of jobs expected during the construction phase and hundreds of high-skilled roles created during operations.
The energy firm concluded that its existing progress in Turkiye reflects a strong appreciation for Turkish engineering, construction, and manufacturing capacity, adding that localization has been a strategic priority, and it has already achieved 100 percent local employment at its developments in the country.
