Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Madbouly chaired a meeting to review the axes of a session titled "Productive Investment, Competitive Industry, and Sustainable Job Opportunities". This session is part of the preparations for the Egypt Forum 2026, scheduled to take place from October 19 to 24 in the New Capital. The meeting was attended by several ministers and officials, including the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, the Minister of Labor, and the Minister of Industry.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the government is working to prepare for the Egypt Forum 2026, which aims to provide a large space for dialogue on the developments that have taken place in the country over the past years. The forum will explain the basis and considerations behind government decisions and policies, especially in sectors related to citizens' needs. The government will also review its achievements and present its vision and priorities for the coming stage.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister discussed the current situation in the investment environment, which the government is working to improve through a package of measures implemented over the past years. The government aims to encourage investment and investors to inject more direct investments. The meeting also touched on the challenges and objectives of the coming stage to facilitate procedures for investors.
The session will also discuss the current situation in the industry sector, achievements over the past period, and objectives for the coming stage to promote this vital sector. The sector is considered one of the promising sectors that the state relies on, along with other prominent sectors. The meeting reviewed the axes of this session, including several items related to the investment climate in Egypt, challenges, and the sector of industry.
The Prime Minister directed the need to highlight the current situation of all items in this session clearly, with a commitment to making the working papers and visions presented during the forum transparent. This aims to reach practical recommendations and procedures that ensure achieving the goal of holding the forum and contributing to achieving the state's objectives for the coming stage.
The government is seeking to link the file of investment and industry with providing sustainable job opportunities for Egyptian youth by developing their skills and qualifying them. This is based on the strategy of "building human beings" by developing the vocational training system, improving youth efficiency, and preparing Egyptian cadres capable of competing inside and outside Egypt.
The Egypt Forum 2026 is expected to provide a platform for dialogue and discussion on the country's development and economic growth. The forum will bring together various stakeholders, including government officials, investors, and experts, to discuss key issues and opportunities in the fields of investment, industry, and job creation.
Key points
- Egypt's Prime Minister reviews session on investment, industry, and job creation ahead of Egypt Forum 2026.
