The military uniform worn by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi during the Suez Canal inauguration is a "honorary uniform", said military expert Hesham Sweilam on Thursday. He signaled, in a statement to Al Watan newspaper, that this uniform is decorated with medals and is worn by any high-level officer of the Armed Forces in the official state ceremonies. He explained that the president turned to the military uniform during this event to honor the role performed the military institution to end the new expansions in only only one year. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi inaugurated the new Suez Canal today. The project was praised by a large number of economic and investment experts who described it as a turning point in Egypt's economy. The event was attended by a large number of world leaders.