Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met with Saudi Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer to discuss enhancing cooperation in mining training and expertise exchange. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Egypt Mining Forum 2026 in the New Capital. Badawi emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in mining, given their shared geological characteristics within the Arabian-Nubian Shield.
Badawi highlighted Saudi Arabia's advanced experience in developing its mining sector and stressed the need for both countries to benefit from each other's successful expertise and experiences. This cooperation aims to support efforts to develop the sector and enhance the capabilities of its workforce. The Egyptian-Saudi relations represent a well-established model of partnership and long-standing cooperation across various fields.
Al-Mudaifer commended the steps taken by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to develop Egypt's mining sector over the past two years. He praised efforts to develop the sector's institutional framework and transform the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority into an economic authority. This transformation aims to enhance the authority's ability to manage and exploit mineral resources and maximize their returns.
Al-Mudaifer also praised Egypt's move toward conducting airborne mineral surveys, describing them as an important tool for providing more accurate and comprehensive data on geological and mining potential. This move supports exploration activities and enhances the sector's attractiveness to mining investment. The surveys will help identify new mineral resources and optimize their extraction.
The cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the mining sector is expected to boost investment and develop mineral resources. The two countries share geological characteristics that offer promising opportunities for exchanging expertise and enhancing cooperation. The Egyptian and Saudi ministers discussed ways to implement this cooperation and maximize its benefits.
The Egypt Mining Forum 2026 provides a platform for Egypt and Saudi Arabia to discuss cooperation in the mining sector. The forum brings together experts and officials to explore opportunities for collaboration and investment in the sector. The meeting between Badawi and Al-Mudaifer highlights the importance of international cooperation in developing the mining sector.
The cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in mining training and expertise exchange is a significant step towards developing the sector in both countries. The two countries will benefit from each other's experiences and expertise, enhancing the capabilities of their workforce and boosting investment in the sector. This cooperation is expected to have a positive impact on the mining sector in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Key points
- Egypt and Saudi Arabia discuss cooperation in mining training and expertise exchange on the sidelines of the Egypt Mining Forum 2026.
- The two countries share geological characteristics that offer promising opportunities for exchanging expertise and enhancing cooperation.
- The cooperation aims to boost investment and develop mineral resources in both countries.
