Egypt names main Sharm El-Sheikh street after His Highness Amir

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Oct 19 (KUNA) -- Egypt's South Sinai Peninsula Governorate has named a main street in the Red Sea Resort of Sharm El-Sheikh after His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
"This move embodies Egyptian leadership and people's love to the State of Kuwait and its leaders, particularly His Highness the Amir," Kuwait Ambassador to Cairo Mohammad Al-Thuwaikh said during a ceremony held on the occasion Thursday.
He pointed out that the five kilometer-long street hosts Sharm El-Sheikh International Congress Center, international hotels and several tourist villages and resorts.
"In cooperation with South Sinai Peninsula Governorate, a number of delicate sculptures showcasing Kuwait's main tourist destinations, folklore and rich heritage will be hoisted in the street, Al-Thuwaikh added.
He pointed out that Kuwait, through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, continues its support to development projects in South Sinai and Suez Canal cities.
"The Kuwaiti leadership is keen on backing anything that gives impetus to Kuwaiti-Egyptian relations and takes it to new highs," the ambassador concluded. (end) ms.ibi