Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called on Japanese companies to establish a Japanese industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to benefit from its strategic location and Egypt’s free trade agreements with key regional economic blocs, as per a statement.

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) will begin operating four new public free zones by the end of 2026, according to CEO Hossam Heiba.

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.

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has launched six new free zones to attract foreign investments.

The Egyptian cabinet has approved the establishment of a new private free zone for YADA EGYPT in New Alamein City with €70 million in investment, marking a major investment in the country’s furniture manufacturing sector.

The Egyptian government is planning to establish six new free zones over the coming year.

The Egyptian government is exploring the establishment of a dedicated free zone for African investors, as part of its broader strategy to boost trade relations with African markets, Al Borsa News reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

The Egyptian cabinet has approved draft decisions on establishing two new private free zones aimed at enhancing the country’s port infrastructure and trade capabilities.