Mr. Ayman Al-Ashry, Chairman of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, stated that the opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Dr. Ali El-Meselhi, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Engineer Ahmed Samir, Minister of Trade and Industry, General Khaled Abdel Aal, Governor of Cairo, and Engineer Ayman Hossam El-Din, President of the Consumer Protection Agency, along with a large number of officials from relevant authorities and the Cairo Chamber of Commerce board. The "Welcome Schools" exhibition at the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Development Agency hall in Nasr City emphasizes the importance of this community exhibition in supporting citizens during the new school season.

Mr. Ayman Al-Ashry, Chairman of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, announced a new pleasant surprise for citizens during the opening of the "Welcome Schools" exhibition. After the exhibition ends, a "Goodwill Caravan" initiative will be launched in coordination with the Ministry of Supply. It will consist of vehicles loaded with food items that will be directed to the neediest areas at reduced prices. This initiative will continue for one week to support residents in different areas, complementing the support provided during this exhibition to alleviate the burden on our citizens during the current period.

Mr. Ayman Al-Ashry emphasized that the role of Cairo Chamber of Commerce members in the community will increase during this current phase, which requires more unity and role integration to increase citizen support in line with the state's directives. He pointed out that the "Welcome Schools" exhibition has many diverse advantages, including providing all the necessities for the new school year, such as school supplies, bags, shoes, leather products, clothing, food items, banking services, and other goods that Egyptian families need for their children in different stages of education at reduced prices. The Chamber bears all the exhibition's preparations without imposing any costs on the exhibitors, resulting in significant discounts on product prices. Additionally, there is a noticeable presence of Egyptian products, exceeding 80%, which is very positive and confirms the success of the Egyptian leadership's directives, particularly President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's strategy of promoting domestic industry, which will also contribute to increasing Egyptian exports.

Mr. Ayman Al-Ashry continued, stating that the state's support for its institutions participating in the "Welcome Schools" exhibition gives the exhibition significant strength that citizens can benefit from. There is also a medical caravan outside the exhibition providing free check-ups and analysis to citizens, complementing the services and features of the exhibition.