Suez Canal Authority calls for Egyptians around the world to send their pictures for opening event
Cairo - In a bid to show the faces of the Egyptian population at the New Suez Canal launch, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is inviting the nation and Egyptians around the world to photograph themselves and share their pictures.
In recognition of the public's support, the photos will be used on the campaign website and in a collage which will stand proudly behind the President during the opening ceremony.
The New Suez Canal will be officially openedin Ismailia on August 6 this year. The launch campaign has attracted a worldwide audience and will be a momentous occasion in the country's history.
The New Suez Canal has been funded and crafted by Egyptians with a workforce of over 43,000 nationals. This pictorial tribute will show the faces of the nation, granting them the chance to be present, visually, at the launch event.
To participate, send aphotoof yourself or friends and family to www.682015.com.Pictures should be captioned to include names. To view the image gallery www.682015.com.
"It has been the unwavering support and dedication of the Egyptian people which has allowed the New Suez Canal to be funded and completed in less than 12 months, two years earlier than initiallyexpected,"saidMohabMameesh, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority."Egyptians from all walks of lifehaveplayed their part in one of the most anticipated and ambitious projects of the 21st century, these are the unsung heroes and they truly deserve to be recognised for their efforts."
Describing it as 'Egypt's gift to the world,' President El-Sisiimplemented a national subscription in which the population was invited to invest in the canal in order to raise the necessary funds. In just six days, the Egyptian people raised around US$8.5 billion and work commenced on 6 August 2014.
Thanks to the collage, the 90 million strong Egyptian population will be represented at one of the country's most historic events of modern times, further demonstrating the nation's togetherness during the construction of the New Suez Canal.
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