CAIRO: Parades and air shows were performed by the Egyptian air and naval forces while President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi cruises the new canal onboard Al Mahroussa presidential yacht on his way to the venue houses the opening ceremony.
Egypt’s newly-acquired arms including the French Rafale fighter jets, the American F-16 warplanes and the FREMM frigates have participated in the show.
A number of leaders, family members of Egyptian army personnel killed in terrorist attacks, Egyptian and international public figures accompany Sisi onboard.