Cairo Governor Dr. Ibrahim Saber announced that more than 60 kiosk operators have joined the new unified kiosk system after upgrading their kiosks to align with the new model's requirements. This step aligns with the Cairo Governorate’s efforts to regulate the status of licensed kiosks and standardize their appearance in a way that reflects the capital’s urban character while restoring order and discipline across streets and squares.
Saber also stated that the new system is limited to managing the status of existing licensed kiosks, and no new kiosk licenses will be issued in Cairo to preserve the city’s aesthetic appearance.
Saber added that more than 95% of the kiosks have been upgraded directly by the kiosk operators in accordance with the approved specifications. Committees formed by the governorate have inspected these kiosks to verify compliance with the approved requirements. He added that kiosk license holders may either implement the unified model themselves or seek assistance from workshops affiliated with Cairo’s General Authority for Cleaning, Beautification, and Lighting. These workshops can upgrade the kiosks to the new models with two-year installments, making it easier for kiosk owners to regularize their status.
Governor Saber further stated that if the upgraded kiosk model is implemented through the authority's workshops, the license holder will pay a 25% down payment and the remaining balance in interest-free monthly installments over two years. However, if the license holder chooses to construct the upgraded kiosk model outside the authority’s workshops, a 20% discount on the usufruct fee will be granted for one year, provided their kiosks meet the governorate's approved design and construction standards.
Governor Saber added that the new system will be expanded to cover all districts of the capital without exception, including popular neighborhoods and urban areas, to standardize the overall appearance of kiosks and enhance the city’s urban character. It will also promote greater order in streets and squares. He further stated that usufruct rights will be revoked for any kiosk that fails to comply with the new system or violates the established regulations.
The governor urged kiosk operators to promptly upgrade their kiosks to the new unified design before the three-month deadline for licensed kiosk operators to regularize their status ends in December.
Moreover, Saber stated that the new kiosk system will be digitally managed through a QR code displayed on the kiosk façade. This code can be scanned by a mobile phone to access information, such as the license holder's name, the street and district where the kiosk is located, the license issuance date, the license expiration date, any overdue payments, and other relevant details.
Saber further stated that a dedicated area for advertisements will be provided on each kiosk, while the kiosk façade will display the governorate's logo, the kiosk's name, the license number, and a QR code containing its data.
Saber also said that the standardized kiosk model will come in fixed 2x3 or 3x3 meter dimensions and will be equipped with a fire extinguisher and a power meter. The kiosk has been designed in a modern and aesthetically appealing manner that suits the type of commercial activity. It will also include designated spaces for refrigerators for beverages and confectionery products, as well as shelves for displaying food products and other goods, ensuring the preservation of the kiosk's overall appearance and preventing encroachment on surrounding public space. He added that a unified uniform for kiosk operators is also being studied.
The governor said that the location of each kiosk will be determined in accordance with the district's evaluation and the governing regulations while ensuring that it does not impede traffic flow, taking into account sidewalk width.
The governor also announced that the licenses of kiosks that fail to comply with the new unified model will not be renewed. He also said violating the designated kiosk space or occupying the surrounding public space will be strictly prohibited. He added that violations of the established regulations may result in the revocation of the license in accordance with the governing regulations.
Governor Saber said that the new system is part of the governorate's efforts to promote order and discipline in streets and public squares and eliminate unregulated encroachments of violating kiosks while at the same time protecting the rights of licensed kiosk operators and regulating their activities within a legal and organized framework.
The governor added that kiosks are state-owned assets and are administered through the occupancy fees and licensing system governing their operation. He stressed that adherence to the approved dimensions and design is a fundamental requirement for maintaining the kiosk license.
🖋️ Source: Media department, Cairo Governorate
