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

According to State Information Service Egypt, the session is set to address the challenges confronting manufacturers and investors in Egypt. Present at the meeting were key figures including Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh, Labor Minister Hassan Raddad, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem, and other officials from related sectors.

The Prime Minister mentioned that the session will also focus on reform priorities for the future, emphasizing the role of government policies and initiatives in supporting industry and investment. It aims to streamline procedures for investors while setting future goals to enhance production, deepen local manufacturing, and strengthen private-sector participation. Additionally, ways to improve the competitiveness of Egyptian workers and the working environment will be explored.

The discussion will further delve into the future of jobs, requisite skills, and the alignment of education and training systems with the actual needs of factories. Promising investment incentives and opportunities in the Suez Canal Economic Zone will be highlighted along with efforts to localize advanced industries, empower small and medium-sized enterprises, and upgrade workforce skills to meet labor-market demands.

Participants emphasized the necessity of ensuring the session promotes constructive dialogue aimed at Egyptian citizens and engages the business community across various industries. The objective is to bolster confidence in Egypt's investment climate, showcasing its promising opportunities and competitive advantages for both domestic and foreign investors, in line with the State's commitment to fostering a sustainable, business-friendly environment conducive to economic growth.