Osama Rabie

Suez Canal Authority rescues FENER vessel crew after distress call north of Port Said

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 - 09:29 GMT

The SCA’s maritime rescue teams responded swiftly to a distress call from the vessel’s master in the early hours of Wednesday, after the ship developed a dangerous list of about 10 degrees to starboard and was at risk of sinking.

Suez Canal chairman meets IMF delegation amidst Red Sea stabilization

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 - 02:41 GMT

The visit occurred on the sidelines of the IMF mission's official visit to Egypt, underscoring the fruitful cooperation between the SCA and the Ministry of Finance.

President Sisi extends term of SCA Chairman Osama Rabie for one year

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 - 06:20 GMT

Last year, President Sisi externed Rabie’s term for one year. On August 17, 2019, President Sisi appointed Rabie as Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), succeeding Admiral Mohab Mamish.

Suez Canal prepared to operate at full capacity as global trade stabilizes and regional tensions cool

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 - 12:11 GMT

Despite challenges, Rabie reiterated the SCA's commitment to delivering seamless maritime services, continually evolving to meet industry demands

Sisi follows up on Suez Canal measures to address impact of Red Sea incidents

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - 02:30 GMT

Sisi checked on the canal's revenues for 2024, which have seen a decline of over 60% compared to 2023, translating to an estimated loss of nearly $7 billion for the nation, due to the ongoing events in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab.

Antipollution marine units arrive Suez Canal, Chairman Osama Rabie

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 - 01:11 GMT

Lieutenant General Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, announced, Monday, the arrival of some marine units of the ‘Antipollution Egypt’ fleet in preparation for the start of providing waste collection and safe disposal services from ships crossing the canal within the northern and southern entrances during the first quarter of next year 2025.

Photos: Enormous DOURADO barge makes historic crossing through Suez Canal after expansion

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 - 12:26 GMT

The crossing of the barge took nearly 24 hours and required complex navigational arrangements, the SCA chief says

SCA chairperson: Suez Canal revenues fell to $7.2B in FY23/24 as Red Sea attacks continue

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 - 12:39 GMT

Since November 2023, over 6,600 vessels have diverted their routes to the Cape of Good Hope, explained the SCA head.

Suez Canal revenues maintain downward trend, falling to $7.2B in FY23/24 amid Red Sea attacks

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 - 10:32 GMT

The SCA head also highlighted the impact of Red Sea tensions on the maritime transport market, trade movement, and global supply chains

Egypt's PMI slips to 11-month low as Suez Canal disruptions impact economy

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 11:53 GMT

The latest PMI reading indicates a notable decrease in demand, output, and employment levels across various sectors of the Egyptian non-oil economy

Suez Canal’s dollar revenues drop 40% amid Red Sea tensions: SCA

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 - 06:33 GMT

During the first 11 days of January, the number of ships crossing the canal decreased by 30 percent to 544 ships, and the tonnage transversing the canal decreased by 41% compared to the previous year.

SCA denies suspending navigation through Suez Canal over Red Sea developments

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 11:07 GMT

‏Lieutenant General Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, said on Friday that navigation movement in the canal is regular from both directions.

Photos: Suez Canal maintains normal traffic amid Red Sea tensions, says Chief

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 - 03:49 GMT

Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, emphasized the normal flow of navigation through the Suez Canal, stating that the authority is closely monitoring the potential repercussions of ongoing tensions in the Red Sea on the canal's traffic.

ONE ORPHEUS container ship resumes transiting Suez Canal

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 10:06 GMT

ONE ORPHEUS container ship resumed its voyage in the Suez Canal normally after repairing a fault with its rudder and making sure that it is technically ready for shipping, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority Osama Rabie said.

Egypt’s New canal played substantial role facing consequences of 'SEAVIGOUR' technical failure in waterway

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 - 11:59 GMT

Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabie said that the new canal played substantial role facing the consequences of oil tanker ‘SEAVIGOUR,’ failure in the shipping lane, which delayed other vessels in the waterway.

Dredging work to expand, deepen Suez Canal’s southern sector nearing completion

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 08:13 GMT

88 percent of the dredging work to expand and deepen the southern sector of the Suez Canal has been completed, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced on Thursday.

Photos: Egypt’s Suez Canal sees all-time highest daily transit rate Monday: SCA chief

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 10:20 GMT

The Suez Canal has recorded its highest daily transit rate as 107 ships are set to cross the international trade route on Monday with net tonnage of 6.3 million tons, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority Osama Rabie has said in a statement.

Traffic not disrupted in Suez Canal after tanker breaks down: SCA

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 05:17 GMT

A tanker that broke down in Suez Canal on Wednesday has not disrupted traffic in the international maritime route and was pulled to the side of the canal, Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie said.

Suez Canal revenues expected to reach $7.8 B by end of year: Chairman

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 08:31 GMT

Lieutenant-General Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), said on Wednesday that revenues of the Suez Canal are expected to reach $7.8 billion by the end of the year.

US CENTCOM commander hails Egypt’s vision to develop Suez Canal in meeting with SCA chief

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 04:05 GMT

Kurilla affirmed the importance of the Suez Canal as a vital lifeline for the entire world as he held a meeting on Monday with Osama Rabie, chairman of the SCA, during the former’s visit to Egypt.

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