Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting on October 12, 2026, to review and follow up on the axes of the "Towards Productive Investment, Competitive Industry and Sustainable Jobs" session. This session is part of the preparations for the 2026 Egypt Forum, which was mandated by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Dr. Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, and Hassan Raddad, Minister of Labor.
During the meeting, Dr. Madbouly emphasized that the session is one of the most important at the forum, as it will discuss the challenges facing manufacturers and investors in Egypt. The session will also review the most significant achievements in these vital sectors over the past period. The Prime Minister added that the session will address the priorities of reform during the coming period, particularly the role of government policies and initiatives in supporting industry and investment.
The meeting reviewed the details of the axes and proposed working papers for the session, reflecting the integration and coordination between various ministries and concerned parties. The session aims to present a realistic and documented picture of the business environment and highlight investment opportunities in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The meeting also discussed efforts to localize advanced industries in partnership with the Arab Organization for Industrialization.
The session will also focus on mechanisms to empower small and medium-sized enterprises and programs to upgrade the skills of national cadres to meet labor market requirements in various sectors. The meeting stressed the importance of having a constructive and interactive dialogue that primarily addresses Egyptian citizens and opens up to the business community and the private sector.
The Prime Minister emphasized the state's approach to supporting and encouraging investments, especially in productive fields, and creating a stimulating and sustainable business environment that supports economic growth. The session will discuss ways to enhance the competitiveness of the Egyptian workforce and improve the work environment.
The meeting was attended by several officials, including Mustafa Sheikhoun, head of the Suez Canal Economic Zone, and Dr. Mustafa Ismail, CEO of the Egyptian Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency. The session is expected to make recommendations for the future of jobs and required skills.
The 2026 Egypt Forum aims to bring together various stakeholders to discuss Egypt's economic future and identify opportunities for growth and development. The forum is part of Egypt's efforts to promote economic development and improve the business environment.
Key points
- The Egyptian government is preparing for the 2026 Egypt Forum to discuss investment and industry challenges.
- The session will focus on supporting industry and investment through government policies and initiatives.
- The meeting aimed to create a stimulating and sustainable business environment that supports economic growth.
