Cairo:President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended the inauguration of the Egypt Mining Forum 2026. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Eng. Karim Badawi.According to State Information Service Egypt, the President participated in a commemorative photo with forum attendees, including government representatives, international organization leaders, and major foreign mining companies. He surveyed exhibits from the Geological Museum before the opening proceedings began.The event's program included a documentary titled 'Egypt: From the Gold of the Past to the Future of Mining,' followed by speeches from Minister Badawi and AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mr. Alberto Calderon. It also featured a documentary on the Sukari Gold Mine and remarks from AAMEG CEO Mr. Doug Horak and ICMM President Mr. Rohitesh Dhawan. Presentations included 'Open Blocks' and an address by World Bank Group's Global Director of Mining and Metals, Ms. Namrata Thapar, with a live broadcast from various Egyptian mining sites.During his remarks, President El-Sisi welcomed attendees to the forum's fifth edition and emphasized the state's dedication to supporting investments in mining and other sectors. He later toured the Egypt Mining Exhibition, officially opening it by cutting the ribbon and inspecting pavilions from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Capital Drilling, Elsewedy Electric, and AngloGold Ashanti.