{"id":7640,"date":"2016-06-13T16:11:07","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T16:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hottrendline.com\/cartest\/about-us-basic\/"},"modified":"2025-06-03T16:04:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T13:04:59","slug":"club-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atceegypt.com\/en\/club-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Club History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Egyptian Automobile Club was founded in 1905 and was one of the founding members of the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) in 1922. It is considered one of the most prominent and oldest automobile clubs in the world, with its establishment largely attributed to the support of the French Automobile Club. The club was founded under the patronage of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II, who ruled Egypt from 1892 to 1914. Its first headquarters was located at 25 Al-Madabigh Street, now known as Sherif Street.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrince Aziz Hassan assumed the presidency of the club, as he was a passionate automobile enthusiast and one of the first car owners in Egypt. Historical sources indicate that he was among the first to own and bring a car to Egypt. He used to drive his car through the streets of Cairo, astonishing people without disturbing them as the tram did. At that time, the elite were keen on acquiring automobiles, and Khedive Abbas Hilmi II was among the most prominent car owners, possessing famous French models such as the “Panhard Levassor” and “Dion-Bouton.”\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe membership fee at the club’s inception was approximately 6 Egyptian pounds, with an annual subscription fee of 5 pounds. The club aimed to bring together Egyptian and expatriate automobile enthusiasts, with the primary requirement being car ownership. As a result, the number of members remained limited. Additionally, the club focused on teaching its members driving skills and familiarizing them with the car\u2019s components and mechanisms.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom its early years, the club organized numerous races, including the first automobile race in Shubra in 1905, another at the foot of the pyramids, a third in Heliopolis in 1908, and a fourth in 1911. However, like most automobile clubs of that era, it did not last long due to the impact of World War I, as European automobile factories shifted their production to weaponry.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The First Attempt to Establish a Car Club in Egypt\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The membership fee at the club\u2019s inception was approximately 6 Egyptian pounds, with an annual subscription fee of 5 pounds. The club aimed to bring together Egyptian and expatriate automobile enthusiasts, with the primary requirement being car ownership. As a result, the number of members remained limited. Additionally, the club focused on teaching its members driving skills and familiarizing them with the car\u2019s components and mechanics.<\/p>

Prince Aziz Hassan can be considered the leader of the “Second Transportation Revolution” following the introduction of the tram. He played a key role in establishing the club in 1905 and became its first president. The club was headquartered in downtown Cairo, with the goal of bringing together car enthusiasts and educating them on the fundamentals of driving.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe club had approximately 120 members, but it ceased its activities in 1913, eight years after its establishment. This closure was largely attributed to the financial crises that struck the country in 1907 and 1911, which weakened the purchasing power of the elite\u2014the primary demographic of the club’s members.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe most significant reason for the club’s inactivity was its close association with Prince Aziz Hassan, who disappeared from the scene in 1912 when he joined the Ottoman army during the Balkan War. His unit suffered a major defeat, and rumors spread that he had been executed. However, later telegrams refuted these claims. The prince returned to Egypt in 1913, but the club never resumed its operations, especially with the looming onset of World War I, which impacted automobile clubs worldwide.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUltimately, the attempt to establish Egypt\u2019s first automobile club in 1905 remains a pioneering effort worthy of recognition, as it was among the world’s earliest car clubs. The Royal Egyptian Automobile Club was later re-established in 1924 in its new form.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The Royal Egyptian Automobile Club \u2013 1924\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Following the end of World War I, the idea of establishing an automobile club resurfaced in the early 1920s, coinciding with the increasing popularity of cars in Egypt. Serious efforts to revive the club began in 1920, led by a group of automobile enthusiasts, including Alex Koumanos, who later became the club’s director.<\/p>

Before the official re-establishment, it was necessary to obtain the approval of King Fuad. The king endorsed the idea and granted the club a royal title, officially naming it the Royal Egyptian Automobile Club.<\/p>

The club was officially founded on April 27, 1924, in its current building on Qasr El-Nil Street\u2014a property donated by Princess Fatma Ismail, daughter of Khedive Ismail.<\/p>

Prince Mohamed Ali, the Crown Prince and the first person to introduce the automobile to Egypt, was appointed as the club\u2019s president. Initially, the club started with only 18 members. However, it has since grown to include over 5,300 active members, along with three times as many associate members.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Key Achievements of the Club in the 1920s\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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During the 1920s, the club played a significant role in organizing Egypt\u2019s first automobile exhibition in February 1927, followed by another exhibition in 1947. Additionally, the club was instrumental in:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The club was a pioneer in organizing Egypt\u2019s first automobile exhibition in 1927, which helped highlight the growing significance of cars in Egyptian society. This success continued with another exhibition in 1947, showcasing the latest automobile models and transportation technologies of the time.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The club played a pivotal role in enhancing tourism within Egypt by providing exceptional services to tourists and organizing events that helped promote the country\u2019s iconic tourist destinations.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The club made significant contributions to enhancing the road network in collaboration with relevant authorities by providing expert advice and participating in maintenance and repair efforts to facilitate smoother transportation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The club played a vital role in enriching Egypt’s automotive culture by organizing car exhibitions and races, bringing together car enthusiasts and owners in a competitive and enjoyable atmosphere.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The club provided exceptional services to its members, including facilitating customs procedures and obtaining local and international driving licenses, saving them time and effort.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The club collaborated with relevant authorities to ensure compliance with traffic regulations, contributing to improved road safety and the promotion of a safe driving culture.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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First Establishment The Egyptian Automobile Club was founded in 1905 and was one of the founding members of the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) in 1922. It is considered one of the most prominent and oldest automobile clubs in the world, with its establishment largely attributed to the support of the French Automobile Club. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"jnews_page_loop":[],"jnews_single_page":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7640","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atceegypt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atceegypt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atceegypt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atceegypt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atceegypt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7640"}],"version-history":[{"count":32,"href":"https:\/\/atceegypt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7640\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10929,"href":"https:\/\/atceegypt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7640\/revisions\/10929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atceegypt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}