Doha – Egypt has extended a series of industrial incentives to attract Qatari investors. It offers expedited land allocation and same-day licensing to facilitate investment in its industrial sector.
The announcement was made by Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry, H.E. Eng. Kamel Al Wazir. This occurred during a meeting with Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani at the Sheraton Doha Hotel. The session was attended by key business figures, including Eng. Mohamed Zaki Al Suwaidi, Head of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and Amr Al Sherbini, Egypt’s Ambassador to Qatar.
Discussions centered on enhancing bilateral trade and industrial collaboration. There was a particular focus on expanding private sector investments between the two countries. Al Wazir revealed that 23 investment opportunities within Egypt’s industrial sector are available to Qatari investors. These target industries with strong domestic demand and export potential. He assured that Egypt’s Ministry of Transport and Industry is committed to supporting Qatari investors with all necessary facilitation measures.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani lauded the robust economic ties between Qatar and Egypt. He emphasized ongoing cooperation between Qatar Chamber and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce. He highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships between business communities in both countries to boost joint investments and trade exchanges.
Both sides expressed a mutual commitment to deepening economic cooperation and fostering stronger private-sector engagement in key industries.