Egyptian Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, chaired a meeting to review the axes of two sessions, "Egypt's Energy Journey" and "A More Effective Social Protection System," as part of the upcoming 2026 Egypt Forum. The forum, themed "A Glimpse of Today... A Vision for Tomorrow," is scheduled to take place from October 19-24 at the St. Regis Hotel in the New Administrative Capital. The event aims to showcase achievements in various sectors over the past few years.
During the meeting, Dr. Madbouly emphasized that the forum seeks to provide a platform for dialogue on the developments Egypt has witnessed over the past few years, explaining the principles and considerations behind the state's decisions and policies, particularly in sectors directly related to citizens' needs. The forum will also present the government's vision and priorities for the upcoming phase, enhancing clarity on future work paths.
The meeting discussed the axes of the two sessions, including a review of the most prominent topics and axes proposed for each session, reflecting the state's policies and procedures over the past few years and its vision for future movement. The "Egypt's Energy Journey" session will focus on the developments in the energy sector, while the "A More Effective Social Protection System" session will discuss mechanisms for developing social protection.
Dr. Madbouly stressed the importance of reviewing the developments in the energy sector, the procedures taken by the state to secure the country's energy needs, and ensuring the sustainability of supplies to various sectors. He also highlighted the government's vision to enhance energy efficiency, expand renewable energy sources, and develop state resources to attract more investments in this sector.
The meeting also witnessed an in-depth discussion of the social protection system and its development mechanisms. Dr. Madbouly affirmed the government's commitment to continuing support for the most vulnerable groups and ensuring that assistance reaches the actual beneficiaries efficiently and effectively. He also emphasized the need to focus on supporting the middle class and protecting it from the burdens of inflation and economic fluctuations.
The meeting discussed efforts to control markets and mechanisms to enhance oversight and governance of the circulation of basic and strategic goods to ensure price stability and availability in suitable quantities. Dr. Madbouly directed that the visions and working papers proposed at the conference should be characterized by complete transparency about the size of the challenges facing commodity markets and the financial, food, and regulatory policies adopted by the state.
Controlling markets and maintaining price stability and availability of basic goods are among the government's top priorities, with continued intensification of market oversight and decisive action against any uncontrolled practices, ensuring the protection of citizens' rights.
Key points
- The 2026 Egypt Forum will take place from October 19-24 in the New Administrative Capital.
- The forum aims to showcase achievements in various sectors over the past few years and present the government's vision for the upcoming phase.
- The event will feature sessions on "Egypt's Energy Journey" and "A More Effective Social Protection System."
