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The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and eAswaaq Misr Announce the Complete Digitization of 100 Archaeological Sites and Museums

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The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and eAswaaq Misr, a subsidiary of EFIG, announced the completion of the digitization and operation of the Abydos Temple in Sohag Governorate, marking the 100th site and museum digitized under the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.


Recently, 22 additional archaeological sites and museums were added to the digitized ticketing system. The digitization process included developing and digitalizing the entire ticket booking system. The digitization of ticket issuance contributes to enriching the tourist experience, facilitating entry to tourist sites, and purchasing tickets using bank cards. It also contributes to tightening control over entry and thus helps to enhance the revenues of the Supreme Council of Antiquities.


The Valley of the Kings now features a self-service kiosk that allows visitors to purchase additional tomb tickets without having to go back to the visitor center. The kiosk is operated by eAswaaq Misr, which is in charge of digitizing tourism and archaeological sites and will significantly improve visitor experiences while also generating income.


Dr. Khaled Sherif, Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Digital Transformation, stated that the digitization and development of the Abydos Temple was the result of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' great efforts in collaboration with eAswaaq Misr, and it was one of the most significant steps towards digital transformation within all the ministry's works and services. The goal is to continue developing digitally to serve tourists and improve the efficiency of collecting and increasing the state's dollar resources.


In light of implementing the Egyptian state's digital transformation strategy at all levels of sectors, ministries, and authorities, Mr.Ibrahim Sarhan, Chairman and CEO of eFinance Investment Group, stated that the digitisation of these archaeological sites has now been completed. This is the result of the work done by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and eAswaaq Misr. He continued by saying that EFIG, along with all of its sister companies, has the best cadres, complete capabilities, and the most cutting-edge digital infrastructure to implement and expedite digital transformation processes at all levels. As a result, the group and all of its subsidiaries take great pride in their robust participation in supporting and implementing the digital transformation system in all economic sectors and in partnership with all ministries, government agencies, and the private sector.


It is worth noting that the total number of archaeological sites open to visitors is 126 archaeological sites, in addition to 32 archaeological museums, and 100 sites and museums have been digitized and distributed across the governorates of Cairo, Giza, Ismailia, Alexandria, Beni Suef, Minya, Sohag, Qena, Luxor, Aswan, the Red Sea, and South Sinai, and their tickets can be purchased from the following website: egymonuments.com
 

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