Egypt pivots to technology and global supply chains for industrial growth, cites Africa as top opportunity
Egypt aims to become one of the top five players globally across seven shortlisted industrial sectors by 2035 through deep integration into global supply chains, the country’s industry minister announced during an event marking 50 years of collaboration with the
Egypt tightens cosmetics licensing with ISO 22716 standards
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, has approved updated licensing requirements for cosmetics factories, aligning national regulations with the international ISO 22716 standard for Good Manufacturing Practices. The ministry said the move is designed to harmonize local production with global
Industry minister engages Pharma Chamber to drive sector growth, boost exports
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held an extensive meeting with the Chamber of Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics and Medical Supplies Industries to discuss key challenges facing the sector and explore measures to strengthen its performance and export potential in the coming
Egypt, Japan seek to expand industrial cooperation, investment
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with Japan’s Ambassador to Egypt, Iwai Fumio, to review current Japanese investments, explore potential expansions, and identify new opportunities across the Egyptian market. The meeting, attended by Assistant Minister for International Cooperation Ahmed
Egypt, Eritrea move to deepen industrial, investment cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held talks with Hagos Gebrehiwet, Economic Adviser to the Eritrean President, and Nasr El-Din Saleh, Eritrea’s Minister of Trade and Industry, to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in industry and joint investment. Hashem
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 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
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