The governor of Beni Suef, Egypt, launched a cycling marathon on the Nile Corniche in the city of Beni Suef. This event is part of the preliminary activities for the first local festival for medicinal and aromatic plants. The festival will take place throughout October under the slogan "Beni Suef, the capital of medicinal and aromatic plants, from Egypt to the world." The governor, accompanied by the deputy governor and the general secretary, attended the event.

The cycling marathon aims to highlight the agricultural and investment potential of Beni Suef in the field of medicinal and aromatic plants. The event also seeks to engage various segments of society in the festival's activities. The festival will feature various activities, including a special exhibition, competitions, and research innovation contests. These activities will involve students, researchers, and innovators from different educational levels.

The festival provides an opportunity to showcase ideas and projects related to medicinal and aromatic plants. This includes startup projects and innovations in extracting essential oils and developing distillation processes. The event also features applications of hydroponics, smart greenhouses, and digital marketing solutions. The festival will allow participants to display their ideas and projects, interact with investors, and identify development and investment opportunities.

The cycling marathon is one of several events accompanying the festival. The events aim to introduce the agricultural and investment potential of Beni Suef in medicinal and aromatic plants. The governor's efforts focus on highlighting the province's position in this sector and creating communication channels between project owners, investors, and the public.

The festival's activities will take place on the tourist walkway on the Nile Corniche in Beni Suef. This area will serve as a platform for interaction between innovators, investors, and the public. The event will display ideas, projects, and applications related to the sector, allowing participants to identify available development and investment opportunities.

Beni Suef's efforts to promote medicinal and aromatic plants aim to support the sector and open up broader prospects locally and internationally. The province seeks to engage different segments of society in the festival's activities and create opportunities for communication between project owners, investors, and the public.

The governor of Beni Suef, Mr. Abdullah Abdul Aziz, attended the event and launched the cycling marathon. The event was also attended by the deputy governor, Mr. Bilal Habsh, and the general secretary, Mr. Kamil Ali Ghattas. The festival will continue throughout October, featuring various activities and events that showcase the province's potential in medicinal and aromatic plants.

Key points

  • The governor of Beni Suef launched a cycling marathon as part of the first local festival for medicinal and aromatic plants.
  • The festival aims to promote the agricultural and investment potential of Beni Suef in medicinal and aromatic plants.
  • The event provides an opportunity for participants to display their ideas and projects, interact with investors, and identify development and investment opportunities.

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