Egypt is supporting tourism through financing initiatives, including an EGP 50 billion program to stimulate investment in the sector, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy said.

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom outlined plans to develop a joint investment fund to support companies at different stages of their growth.

The Egyptian government targets raising the minimum wage from EGP 8,000 to EGP 15,000 by fiscal year (FY) 2029/2030, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly outlined the goals of the National Economic Transformation Program for 2027–2030, noting that the current program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is likely to conclude by the end of December 2026.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting with several ministers to review the key themes of two sessions scheduled for the Egypt Forum 2026, which aims to highlight the state’s decisions and policies, particularly those related to citizens’ needs.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced the launch of the website for Egypt Forum 2026, opening registration and preparatory academic and community discussions ahead of the forum.