British firm selected to review security measures at Egyptian airports

Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazoa and Minister of Civil Aviation Hossam Kamal asserted on Tuesday that the British company "Control Risks" has been chosen to review security measures at Egyptian airports.

The tourism minister said that the company will start work at Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh airports in line with the international standards.

He pointed out that all reports, which will be prepared by the company, will be sent to the Egyptian government, adding that the company's work coincided with measures to develop Egyptian resorts to attract more tourists into the country.

The minister pointed out that cooperation is under way with major countries such as Britain and Germany to achieve security for tourists.

For his part, the civil aviation minister asserted that the aviation sector is inseparable part of the tourism sector, adding the aviation sector contributes by 2.1 percent of GDP in Egypt.

Control Risks is a global risk and strategic consulting firm specialized in political, security and integrity risk. Operating from 36 offices, the company’s primary services include anti-corruption audits, consultancy and training, e-Discovery, political risk analysis and a broad range of security and crisis management support

Control Risks was formed in 1975, as a professional adviser to the insurance industry.

Source: MENA