On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Governor of Cairo, conducted an inspection of the new unified kiosk system in the North Zone. The system is being implemented in the areas of Ahmed Farouk Street and Manshiyat Al-Gamal in the Red Zone neighborhood. The governor emphasized that the new system aims to regulate the status of existing licensed kiosks and that no new kiosks will be allowed in Cairo to preserve its urban character.
The governor highlighted that the new system is designed to be flexible and not rigid, with the goal of achieving the best possible use. He also mentioned that any decision made, including the unified kiosk system, will be subject to community dialogue with stakeholders to reach a suitable form. The governor stated that the new system will be implemented in all Cairo neighborhoods, including popular areas and urban districts, within the next three months.
The governor explained that the new system will be managed electronically through a QR code placed on the kiosk's facade. The QR code can be scanned using a mobile phone to display the license holder's name, street and neighborhood, license start and end dates, and any outstanding debts. The kiosk's facade will also feature the governorate's logo, kiosk name, and license number.
The standard kiosk design has a size of 2x3 meters or 3x3 meters and includes a fire extinguisher and an electricity meter. The design is intended to be visually appealing and suitable for the activity, with designated areas for beverage refrigerators, sweets, and product displays. The governor also mentioned that a uniform for kiosk vendors may be introduced.
License holders can choose to implement the standard design themselves or use the workshops of the Cairo General Authority for Cleaning, Beautification, and Lighting to execute the design. The cost of implementation can be paid in installments over two years. If the license holder chooses to implement the design through the authority's workshops, they will pay 25% upfront and can pay the remaining amount in monthly installments over two years without interest.
The governor emphasized that kiosk locations will be determined based on neighborhood vision and regulatory rules, without obstructing traffic flow or sidewalk space. He also stressed that licenses will not be renewed for kiosks that do not comply with the new standard design and that exceeding the allocated space or occupying surrounding areas may result in license cancellation.
The new unified kiosk system aims to achieve discipline in streets and squares, eliminate non-urban appearances, and regulate kiosk activities within a legal and urban framework while preserving the rights of license holders. The governor noted that kiosks are considered state property, managed through occupancy fees and licenses, and that adhering to the approved design and space is a fundamental condition for license continuation.
Key points
- The new unified kiosk system will be implemented in all Cairo neighborhoods within three months.
- The system aims to regulate existing licensed kiosks and preserve Cairo's urban character.
- The kiosks will be managed electronically through a QR code, allowing for easy access to license information and other data.
