Cairo, Egypt – October 14, 2025: In a move that reflects the depth of strategic cooperation between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) has announced a landmark investment partnership with Air Taxi Egypt, a pioneering initiative launched through a collaboration between the Egyptian Air Force and Abu Dhabi Aviation, one of the region’s leading aviation companies.
TCM Consulting, the advisory arm of Prime Egypt Group, will manage the project’s commercial operations, feasibility studies, and marketing expansion, in collaboration with Invisible Media House, a creative marketing agency. The partnership aims to merge national and regional expertise to develop innovative and smart air mobility solutions.
Under this partnership, Air Taxi Egypt will serve as the official air transport partner during the 8th edition of the El Gouna Film Festival, taking place from October 16 to 24, 2025. The service will provide direct helicopter transfers between Cairo and El Gouna for official guests, artists, influencers, and participants from around the world—delivering a premium travel experience defined by comfort, safety, and professionalism. This marks the first initiative of its kind in both Egypt and the wider region.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Mahmoud Al Hay Al Hameli, CEO of Abu Dhabi Aviation Group, said: “We are proud to be part of this world-class cultural event that celebrates the intersection of art and technology. Our partnership with El Gouna Film Festival aligns with our vision to introduce advanced and sustainable air mobility concepts across the region through Air Taxi Egypt.”
From his side, Eng. Tamer Wagih, Chairman of TCM Consulting, stated: “This represents a new model of integration between aviation and the events industry. The partnership is a qualitative leap that reflects Egypt’s modern image and aligns with global trends toward luxury and efficient transportation solutions that serve both tourism and the arts.”
Mostafa Abdel Sabour, representative of Invisible Media House, added: “We take pride in this collaboration, which highlights the positive perception and exceptional service level we aim to deliver to El Gouna Film Festival’s guests, reinforcing Egypt’s position as a hub for art, innovation, and creative media.”
Meanwhile, Amr Mansi, Co-founder and CEO of the El Gouna Film Festival, expressed his enthusiasm, saying: “This partnership adds a new dimension to the festival and supports our vision to offer an exceptional experience for our guests from around the world. Air Taxi Egypt represents a major step forward in connecting art, technology, and advanced urban mobility.”