Mr. Heiba
highlighted Egypt’s growing position as a stable and attractive hub for FDI in
the Middle East and North Africa. He emphasized the government’s commitment to
improving the business climate and streamlining procedures to support
investment flows. He noted the progress achieved in legislative and procedural
reforms and the introduction of wide-ranging incentives, particularly in
priority sectors.
Dr. Nour
stressed the diversity of growth sectors and the expanding opportunities across
emerging industries. She explained that investment in Egypt has moved beyond
traditional sectors and is shifting toward future-oriented fields. She added
that Egypt is witnessing strong investment momentum in renewable energy, green
hydrogen, digital transformation, the knowledge economy, pharmaceuticals,
manufacturing, and smart logistics infrastructure. She stated that these
developments are creating valuable partnerships for investors.
She affirmed
that Egypt’s Vision 2030 aligns fully with global sustainable development
goals. She described investment in Egypt as a long-term opportunity that
generates financial returns and contributes to building a sustainable future.
She emphasized the role of the private sector as a strategic partner in
national development and pointed to the rise in private investment from thirty
percent to more than sixty percent as clear evidence of the state’s commitment
to expanding the role of private enterprise.
The
delegation held a meeting on the sidelines of the forum with the head of the
Qatar Investment Promotion Agency. The meeting discussed an action plan to
activate the memorandum of understanding signed between both sides in February
2024. The discussions covered cooperation, data and expertise exchange, and
ways for Qatar to benefit from the experience of the Egyptian Investment
Authority. The meeting also addressed mechanisms for sharing promising
investment opportunities between both sides and circulating them to interested
companies.