Head of Suez Canal Authority, Mohab Mameesh stated that military performance rehearsals are to take place Monday, prior to the Thursday inauguration of the new Suez Canal, al-Bawaba News reported. Mameesh also said that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) paid a visit to the canal and confirmed it is in line with the safety measures. He called upon making use of all the dredges to cut down the cost of future projects.