Egypt's Industry Minister announces unused industrial land will be withdrawn and offered to serious investors with ready business plans.
Khaled Hashem
Egypt's Industry Minister witnesses the signing of a cooperation protocol to support Cairo University's racing team with technical and operational aid.
Egypt's Industry Minister inaugurated the 2026 Al-Ahram Commercial Vehicles Show to accelerate domestic manufacturing localization and boost export capabilities within the automotive sector, a priority industry under Egypt's Industry Strategy 2030 framework.
Egypt's government and World Bank discussed implementing a foreign direct investment strategy framework to transition from planning to execution, coordinating across ministries to identify priority sectors and strengthen economic competitiveness through integrated policies and monitoring mechanisms.
Egypt's Economic Ministerial Group under Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly confirmed successful IMF reform programme performance, approved updated State Ownership Policy, advanced digital investment platform initiatives, and reported inflation moderation to 13.0% annually by May 2026.
Egypt's Industry Minister met with business leaders to advance industrial integration with African nations, emphasizing stronger cooperation, regional value chains, and leveraging comparative advantages to drive sustainable economic growth across the continent.
Egypt's Industry Ministry and UNDP discussed expanding green cooperation, with a solar initiative targeting 1,000 MW capacity for factories to reduce grid pressure and strengthen industrial resilience against energy shocks.
Egypt's Industry Minister Khaled Hashem announced a new industrial strategy integrating the nation into global value chains through technology, innovation, and private sector empowerment, targeting SMEs and green manufacturing while positioning Egypt as a regional industrial hub.
Egypt's Industry Minister Khaled Hashem met with Turkey's Gürok Group to discuss establishing a glass tableware manufacturing facility spanning 150,000 square metres, expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs and boost exports.
IDA and FEI review financing initiatives to support industrial sector growth and address investor challenges.
Egypt's Industry Minister advanced a comprehensive strategy to upgrade manufacturing through smart, sustainable practices and targeted incentives, positioning the nation as a competitive global investment hub while aligning exports with European environmental standards.
Egypt's Industry Minister and Japan's Ambassador discussed expanding bilateral economic cooperation, targeting growth in automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics sectors, with Egypt aiming for 100,000 annual vehicle units by 2030 under their 2023 strategic partnership framework.
Egypt plans a $10 billion green ammonia project in Ras Banas, expected to start production by 2031.
Egypt and Eritrea's ministers agreed to deepen industrial cooperation and joint investments across agro-industries, mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure, establishing a business council to accelerate bilateral economic integration.
Egypt's Industry Minister engaged AmCham Egypt to strengthen US-Egypt trade and investment ties, advocating tariff relief on Egyptian rebar while promoting opportunities in data centers, renewable energy, and industrial innovation.
Egypt's Prime Minister Madbouly toured Benha Investment Zone's industrial facilities to promote investment and exports, where 51 active projects across 139 units generate 2,800 jobs and demonstrate strong international trade performance.
Egyptian President Al-Sisi called for removing investment obstacles. He met with senior officials to boost local production. Al-Sisi aims to attract foreign investment.
Egypt's industry minister met with Irish officials to explore cooperation in renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and technology, including a solar initiative targeting 7,000 factories with 1,000 megawatts capacity to reduce manufacturing costs.
Egypt and South Africa's industry ministers discussed expanding economic cooperation in automotive and pharmaceutical sectors, with Egypt targeting 100,000 annual vehicle units by 2030 and negotiating pharmaceutical investments to advance African industrialization.
Egypt's fertilizer exports reached $9.4 billion in 2025, up 7% year-over-year, as the government pursues sustainable industry growth through technological advancement and integration into global value chains to support food security.
ROX Motor and Egypt's Ezz Elarab Elsewedy Investments partnered to manufacture new-energy vehicles locally starting 2027, producing approximately 10,000 units annually with over half exported to Gulf and African markets, strengthening Egypt's position as a regional automotive manufacturing hub.
China National Tire & Rubber Corporation will invest $550 million to build a new tire manufacturing plant in Alexandria, Egypt, expected to create 1,600 jobs and produce 1.5 million heavy-duty tires annually by early 2028.
Egypt's Industry Minister held high-level meetings at the EBRD forum in Latvia with officials from Türkiye, Nigeria, and Morocco to expand industrial partnerships, investment cooperation, and trade across sectors including energy, textiles, automotive, and renewable energy.
Egypt launched a unified digital environmental registry for industrial facilities to track emissions, fuel, water, and energy use, helping factories comply with international requirements and support the country's green industrial transition.
Egypt's government announced plans to become a top-five global industrial player by 2035 by integrating into supply chains and prioritizing technology and human capital over traditional foreign investment, viewing Africa as a major growth opportunity.
Egypt plans to power 7,000 factories with rooftop solar energy to reduce imports and boost renewables.
Egypt's Industry Minister meets with the Pharma Chamber to drive sector growth and boost exports.
Egypt reaffirms support for Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity in Cairo talks with new Syrian leadership.
Egypt launches MENA's largest AI-powered quick-commerce fulfillment hub for Talabat, spanning 27,000 sqm.
The Prime Minister chaired a meeting to review and secure Egypt's energy supplies, ensuring uninterrupted services for productive sectors.
Egypt's Industry Minister issues new rules for licensing industrial activities outside designated zones.
Egypt and Morocco signed comprehensive bilateral agreements spanning industrial cooperation, investment, taxation, energy, health, agriculture, and cultural exchange, formalizing strengthened economic and diplomatic ties between the North African nations.
Egypt's Minister of Industry aims to boost marble and granite exports. The government targets $1bn in annual exports. A high-level meeting was held to address challenges facing quarry operators.
Egypt's PM Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the economic situation. Regional military developments negatively affect global trade. A meeting was held with the Deputy Prime Minister and Central Bank Governor.
Egypt's Industry Minister met with IRSC Renewable Energy Solutions chairman to advance industrial green transition through solar projects, microgrids, and the Shams El-Sinaa initiative targeting 1,000 MW capacity across 7,000 factories nationwide.
Egypt's Minister of Industry reviews production at ELARABY and Samsung factories in Beni Suef.
Egypt's Industry Minister discussed expansion plans with GID Textile Egypt, aiming to raise exports to 500 million dollars by 2030 while boosting investments across three facilities employing 15,000 workers and adopting sustainable manufacturing practices.
Egypt forms a joint committee to oversee water usage in the food industry.
Egypt's Prime Minister orders a faster rollout of the solar energy initiative to expand renewable energy use.
Egypt's ministers inaugurated Fi Africa and ProPak MENA 2026, leading trade exhibitions for food processing and packaging technologies.
Egypt's Industry Minister led a steering committee meeting with UNIDO to review the Egypt Country Partnership Programme, covering six pillars including green industry and smart cities, to accelerate inclusive industrial development and boost export competitiveness aligned with Egypt Vision 2030.
Egypt launches the "Industry Sun" program to expand rooftop solar power across its industrial sector.
CAPTEX expands sports manufacturing capacity in Egypt amid state efforts to deepen local industry.
Egypt's economic growth accelerates to 5.3% in the first half of the year, driven by key sectors.
Egypt's Industrial Development Authority streamlines rules for changing industrial activities, reducing administrative burdens.
Egypt lifted mandatory 11 p.m. shop closures and launched solar energy incentives to mitigate economic fallout from US-Israeli-Iranian regional tensions, as global growth forecasts decline amid commodity price surges and investor risk aversion.
Egypt's EGPC targets a production leap and energy security through new investments and technologies.
Egypt's Industry Minister discusses boosting the competitiveness of the handicrafts sector with industry leaders to enhance global market presence.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited the Benha Investment Zone's industrial products exhibition on Saturday, accompanied by officials.
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a crisis meeting. The meeting followed up on the US-Israeli-Iranian war developments. A follow-up meeting is implied but no date is given.
