The transport and housing ministries extended the bidding window for its monorail projects until 29 January from 15 January, Housing Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced yesterday, according to Al Masry Al Youm. Companies originally had until 15 January to submit their prequalification documents for the design, finance, supply, operation, and maintenance of the 35 km 6 October-Giza and 52 km Nasr City-New Capital monorails. Madbouli said that a number of major European and Chinese firms have expressed interest.