Arab Finance: The Ministry of Transport and Industry has launched the first phase of the Egypt Industrial Digital platform on Sunday, September 1st, in partnership with e-finance, as per a statement.
The platform's initial phase will provide key digital services for industrial investors, including the allocation of industrial land through the investment map, issuance of operating licenses by notification, and an annual follow-up service.
Investors will have access to e-payment options via various channels, including bank cards and branches.
The ministry has announced plans to roll out additional services, such as building permit issuance and the creation of an industrial registry, in future phases.
The platform is designed to facilitate seamless interactions between industrial investors and relevant authorities, eliminating the need for in-person visits.
It will also notify investors of upcoming license renewals and offer a secure account for managing all related information and documents.
In addition, the ministry will offer 1,124 industrial land plots across 14 governorates from September 1st to 8th, 2024.
The lands, covering over 8.482 million square meters, are designated for various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering, mining, textiles, and building materials.
Investors can apply through the platform, with the allocation results to be announced two weeks after the application deadline.