The meeting, held at SCZONE's headquarters in Ain Sokhna, focused on attracting investments in key industrial, energy, and services sectors within the SCZONE's industrial zones and ports. Executive leaders from SCZONE and representatives from industrial developer Orascom Industrial Parks were also in attendance.
Gamal El-Din emphasized SCZONE's competitive advantages,
highlighting its strategic location as a global trade hub. He stated that
SCZONE aims to become a leading global industrial and logistical center,
targeting value-added investments across 21 strategic industrial and service
sectors.
He detailed that SCZONE comprises four integrated industrial
zones and six maritime ports across the Mediterranean and Red Seas, all
equipped with modern infrastructure and "one-stop-shop" services for
investors. Gamal El-Din also pointed to a system of financial and non-financial
incentives designed to enhance the investment environment.
He cited investments from over 20 countries, including
China, India, Japan, Singapore, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States,
Germany, and France, as evidence of growing confidence in SCZONE's
capabilities. He further noted SCZONE's focus on integrating its ports with
industrial zones to support supply chains, manufacturing, and export
activities.
Following the meeting, the delegation toured the Ain Sokhna Integrated Industrial Zone. This included visits to companies operating under Orascom industrial developer, such as Siemens Energy, Abydos FMCG, and Sirag for Industry. The delegation also inspected ongoing development work at Ain Sokhna Port, an SCZONE affiliate, which aims to expand berths and increase capacity, solidifying its role as a vital Red Sea port.