Arab Finance: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with several ministers to review key themes for two sessions scheduled for the Egypt Forum 2026, which aims to highlight the state’s decisions and policies, particularly those related to citizens’ needs.
The two sessions, titled “Egypt’s Energy Journey” and “A More Effective Social Protection System,” will tackle the evolution of government policies and measures in recent years, as well as the state’s vision for the coming period.
During the meeting, Madbouly stressed the importance of highlighting major developments in the energy sector and the measures taken to secure Egypt’s energy needs and ensure sustainable supplies across various sectors.
The meeting also reviewed the main elements of Egypt’s social protection system and mechanisms for its development. The prime minister reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and ensuring that assistance reaches eligible beneficiaries efficiently and effectively.
The meeting also included an in-depth discussion regarding the components of the social protection system and mechanisms for its development. The prime minister affirmed the government's commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and ensuring that aid reaches those truly entitled to it efficiently and effectively.
Officials touched upon efforts to regulate markets and mechanisms to enhance oversight and governance regarding the trade of basic and strategic commodities, ensuring price stability and adequate availability.
Madbouly directed that the visions and working papers to be presented at the forum should provide a transparent assessment of the challenges facing commodity markets, as well as the fiscal, supply, and regulatory policies adopted by the state to ensure effective market oversight.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi recently announced the launch of the website for Egypt Forum 2026, opening registration and preparatory academic and community discussions ahead of the forum’s scheduled gathering from October 19 to 24.
