EAST P.S. PRO.

Port-Said was founded in 1859 by the Suez Canal Company shortly after excavation on the canal commenced In 1976, Port-Said was declared the free zone. The exemption of sellable internationally imported goods from custom duties and taxes greatly favored the expansion of tourism in the area. Economic life and Harbour activities are closely linked to the existence of the canal: shipping agencies, import-export firms, many imported merchandises. A new port is now being constructed east of Port-Fouad.

After establishing East Port Said Zone, it will become of the biggest and important Hub Ports in the world to control the international trade between East and West.

Tourism is particularly developed in Port-Said: Mediterranean cruises regularly call at Port-Said, and there are many hotels of various categories in town, as well as touristy villages. The western coast of Port-Said is an especially important touristy area where two touristy villages have already been constructed.

Port-Said has good transport links to the country's major cities by road and railway. There are two main roads: one connects Port Said and Cairo via Ismailia, and the other roads west connecting Port-Said with the cities of the Nile Delta via Damietta.

Due to its location at the entrance to the Suez Canal, Port-Said derives its main sources of income from the port and canal operations. The city has the distinct European flair which is reflected in the building style and the way of living of the city's inhabitants.