New Capital:The Egypt Forum 2026 continued its activities on the fourth day, focusing on crucial economic discussions at the New Capital. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly was among the participants at the event, which runs from October 19 to 24 under the slogan 'A Look at Today… A Vision for Tomorrow.'

According to State Information Service Egypt, the forum's fourth day centered on the trajectory of Egypt's energy sector, examining ways to bolster energy security, enhance production, and diversify energy sources, including electricity, petroleum, natural gas, and renewable energy.

Additionally, the forum explored strategies to mitigate future economic shocks at minimal cost to the economy and citizens. Discussions included boosting productive investment, enhancing industrial competitiveness, and creating sustainable employment opportunities.

Participants addressed the main challenges facing investors, manufacturers, and workers, emphasizing the reforms necessary to improve the investment climate, increase production and exports, and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The forum also tackled key topics such as foreign currency, debt management, and the sources and uses of foreign currency. Furthermore, the gathering reviewed the main features of Egypt's economic program through 2030, discussing pathways to transition from macroeconomic stability to achieving sustainable and inclusive economic growth led by the private sector.