Cairo:Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting to discuss the agenda for the "Towards Productive Investment, Competitive Industry and Sustainable Jobs" session, as part of the upcoming Egypt Forum 2026, initiated by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the session will address the challenges faced by manufacturers and investors in Egypt. Key attendees of the meeting included Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh, Labor Minister Hassan Raddad, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem, and other prominent officials and leaders from various sectors.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the session aims to explore reform priorities, focusing on the role of government policies and initiatives in bolstering industry and investment, as well as simplifying procedures for investors. Future goals include boosting production, deepening local manufacturing, and enhancing private-sector participation.

Additionally, the session will examine the future of jobs and the skills required, assessing how well education and training systems align with the needs of factories. It will also highlight investment incentives and opportunities in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and strategies for empowering small and medium-sized enterprises. Programs to upgrade workforce skills to meet labor market demands will also be reviewed.

Participants underscored the necessity of fostering an interactive dialogue that engages both Egyptian citizens and the business community. The ultimate goal is to strengthen confidence in Egypt's investment climate and underline its competitive advantages, supporting the State's commitment to fostering a sustainable, business-friendly environment conducive to economic growth.