Industry Minister issues new rules for licensing industrial activities outside designated zones
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has issued a new decision regulating the licensing framework for establishing, managing, and operating industrial activities outside officially designated industrial zones. The decision, which will be published in the Egyptian Gazette and enters into force
Egypt’s Industry Minister discusses boosting competitiveness of handicrafts sector
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an expanded meeting with Mohamed El-Sewedy, Chairperson of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and members of the Handicrafts Chamber, headed by Mohamed Sakr, to discuss mechanisms to develop Egypt’s handicrafts and heritage industries and
Egypt, Morocco sign wide-ranging cooperation deals on investment, industry and taxation
Egypt and Morocco signed a series of agreements on Monday spanning industrial cooperation, investment, and the avoidance of double taxation to strengthen bilateral relations, the Egyptian cabinet said. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch witnessed
Military Production Minister explores defence industry cooperation with Junghans, Thales Egypt
Salah Gamblat, Minister of State for Military Production, held talks with Luc Mestrallet, Chairperson of Junghans, and Sherif Barakat, CEO of Thales Egypt, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation in the defence industries sector. The meeting explored opportunities for joint
IDA launches 414 ready-to-operate industrial units across 11 governorates
Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has announced the launch of 414 fully equipped industrial units for immediate delivery across 12 industrial complexes in 11 governorates, as part of the Ministry of Industry’s strategy to localise manufacturing and strengthen domestic supply chains.
Egypt targets $1bn in annual marble, granite exports
Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has held a high-level meeting to discuss mechanisms to boost marble and granite exports and address challenges facing quarry operators. He affirmed the government’s strong commitment to the sector, describing marble and granite as
Industrial Control Authority steps up oversight with over 1,000 factory inspections in Q1 2026
Egypt’s Industrial Control Authority (ICA) significantly expanded its regulatory and inspection activities during the first quarter of 2026, according to its latest performance report submitted to Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem. The report highlights the government’s continued efforts to strengthen
TMG overhauls Egypt’s industrial blueprint to break import dependency
High above the manicured streets of Madinaty’s B8 district, the silent hum of a new elevator marks more than just a mechanical ascent for Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), the country’s largest listed developer. It represents the first physical output of
Khaled Hashem appointed Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Trade
Egypt has announced a cabinet reshuffle that includes the appointment of Khaled Hashem as Minister of Industry and Trade, succeeding Kamel Al-Wazir. The move is widely seen as part of the government’s push to accelerate industrial development, boost exports, and
Egypt, India discuss March trade mission to expand industrial exports
The Egyptian-Indian Business Council held an expanded meeting marking a new phase in economic relations between Egypt and India, shifting the focus from traditional trade exchange towards joint manufacturing, technology localisation, and deeper industrial partnerships, particularly in the chemicals and