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The new Berenice International Airport in Marsa Alam is set to open this summer, according to the Egypt Independent<\/a>. The former military airport was renovated at a cost of around EGP 500 mn. Once operational, it is expected to serve as a key connection point for Marsa Alam, and bring revenues in tourism and investment. We reported last year<\/a> that it was initially expected to open at the beginning of 2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The new Berenice International Airport in Marsa Alam is set to open this summer, according to the Egypt Independent. The former military airport was renovated at a cost of around EGP 500 mn. Once operational, it is expected to serve as a key connection point for Marsa Alam, and bring revenues in tourism and investment. 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