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Classic car show in Egypt

Egypt recently organized a classic car show as part of efforts to revive the tourism sector and expand tourism beyond antiquities.

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— Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

CAIRO — The Uptown Cairo Classic Car Show recently organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Egypt sparked wide interaction on social media.

Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani participated in the March 19 opening of the Uptown Cairo Classic Car Show, as well as several ministers, officials, public figures and ambassadors to Egypt.

In a March 19 statement posted on its Facebook page, the Egyptian Cabinet said, “This annual event is one of the classic car activities and events that the Automobile and Touring Club of Egypt organizes on a regular basis. The event gathers in one place the most magnificent of cars, which are considered among rare historical icons.”

According to the statement, the event showcased more than 80 classic and rare cars.

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