Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held talks with Emad El Sonbaty, President of French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Egypt (CCIFE), to discuss cooperation aimed at attracting new French projects to the Egyptian market

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an extensive meeting with a delegation from the Turkish Gürok Group to discuss establishing a new industrial project in Egypt to boost foreign exports

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, accompanied by Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, visited the expansion works at the Procter & Gamble (P&G) Egypt factory during his tour of several factories in 6th of October City.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, accompanied by Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, began an extensive tour to inaugurate and inspect several factories in Sadat City and 6th of October City

Egypt’s Cabinet approved amendments to the executive regulations of the Mineral Resources Law, expanding licensing rules for mining activities and related operations.

This factsheet takes a closer look at the role of the industrial sector in the Egyptian economy and examines the government’s future outlook and plans for its development.

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh met the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Wamkele Mene, in Washington to discuss ways to maximize the benefits of the continental trade pact and deepen cooperation, as the country seeks to boost exports and localize industry.

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, has issued a decision to reorganize licenses for establishing, managing, or operating industrial activities outside industrial zones, aiming to facilitate procedures for industrial investors.

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem met with a delegation from China Baowu Steel Group, led by Chairman Hu Wangming, to discuss enhancing cooperation and scaling investments in key sectors

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem met with representatives of General Motors to review the company's current and future projects and expansion plans in Egypt's automotive sector.

Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) held the first meeting of the Egyptian-Korean committee for business and investment development as the two countries move to deepen economic cooperation and resolve obstacles facing Korean investors in the local market, as per a statement.

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that the industrial sector remained the largest recipient of bank financing, accounting for around 61% of the total loan portfolio by the end of March 2025, according to the CBE's Financial Stability report.

Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), signed a deal with Pakistan-based Interloop Group for ready-made garments to develop a project with investments amounting to $35.2 million.

The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to cooperate in the field of green hydrogen.

The Ministerial Group for Industrial Development has approved the establishment of new public free zones in 10th of Ramadan City, New October City, New Borg El Arab City, and New El Alamein City, introducing new regulations to protect local industry and ensure fair competition, as per a statement.

Egypt is taking decisive steps toward industrial sustainability and green economic growth with the launch of two major textile recycling projects. As global textile consumption rises and environmental challenges intensify, the country’s foray into large-scale recycling supports Egypt Vision 2030 goals.

The Ministry of Industry announced the launch of the first phase of a new initiative to provide EGP 30 billion in financing facilities at a diminished interest rate of 15% to support priority industrial sectors.

Chinese office stationery manufacturer Deli Group plans to establish a $200 million industrial complex in the 10th of Ramadan City.

Egypt aims to attract new industrial investments worth $3.5 billion in 2025, 15% more than last year.

The leather industry has been a key player in Egypt’s industrial landscape, contributing to economic development and export revenues. Renowned for its rich heritage in craftsmanship and access to high-quality raw materials, Egypt’s leather industry is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. This growth is fueled by rising demand and strategic government initiatives aimed at modernizing and expanding the sector.