The head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabie assured Thursday that the strategic maritime passage was “not for sale” following concerns raised in Egypt by a draft law under discussion in parliament. The Suez Canal, which sees the passage of about 10% of world maritime trade and represents one of the first sources of currency for Cairo, represents a true national symbol. Claims were denied by the president of the SCA, indicating that the objective was to attract foreign investment.