ECBM Hosts Two Seminars on the Enhanced Export Procedures Cycle and the ACI System on “Nafeza” Platform

The Export Council for Building Materials, Refractories, and Metallurgical Industries hosted two introductory seminars to present the enhanced procedures cycle for the Export System (UCR) and the (ACI Aviation) system on “Nafeza” platform. The seminars were held on December 10 and 17, 2025, at the Council’s headquarters, in cooperation with the Egyptian Customs Authority, the Exporters and Investors Support Unit, and MTS.

The seminars were attended by Mr. Ahmed El-Askalany, Deputy Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority and Supervisor of the Exporters Support Unit; Mr. Amr Abou El-Nour, CEO of the Unit; and Ms. Rasha Asfour, Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Head of Authority’s Office and Head of the Media and Communication Committee of the Unit.

From MTS, Eng. Khaled Nassef, Official Spokesman and Media Advisor, Ms. Amira El-Fateh, Team Lead of Business Analysis Dep, and Mr. Ahmed Torky Training Team Leader.

More than 50 participants representing over 30 member companies of the Council attended the two seminars. The sessions were moderated by Mr. Ahmed Abdel-Fattah, Acting Executive Director of the Council, who delivered an opening address welcoming attendees. This was followed by a presentation by Mr. Ahmed El-Askalany outlining the Customs Authority’s development plan, implemented in line with directives from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Finance, aimed at reducing cargo release time while strengthening customs control. The plan also focuses on developing the export system and increasing Egyptian exports to reach USD 140 billion.

Ms. Amira El-Fateh provided a detailed explanation of the procedures and updates introduced to the export system to simplify processes, accelerate transaction completion, and enhance export efficiency. Mr. Ahmed Torky also presented the steps and mechanisms of the ACI Air on “Nafeza” platform, highlighting the importance of both systems in facilitating procedures, reducing clearance time, easing trade movement, and improving cargo flow.

The seminars featured interactive discussions with attendees, during which exporters’ inquiries were addressed and key challenges and proposed solutions were clarified to ensure effective implementation of both systems.

At the conclusion of the sessions, the Council emphasized that these seminars are part of a series of events aimed at supporting exporters and familiarizing them with the latest digital systems adopted by Egyptian Customs, thereby enhancing the sector’s competitiveness in global markets. The Council also extended its thanks to the representatives of the Egyptian Customs Authority and MTS for their cooperation and continued efforts in serving the business community.