- Investment zones provide a simplified and fast-track business environment for incorporation and operation requirements
- 12 investment zones have attracted EGP 66 billion in investments and created 77,500 job opportunities
Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh:
- Investment zones represent one of the advanced generations of Egypt’s investment frameworks as a mechanism for attracting and stimulating investment
- The campaign comes at a critical time to raise awareness of the advantages of investment zones and how to benefit from them
The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade has launched a promotional and awareness campaign highlighting investment zones as one of the advanced generations of investment frameworks stipulated under Investment Law No. 72 of 2017. The campaign aims to familiarize the business community with their benefits and mechanisms of utilization, positioning them as a strategic tool for attracting investment, while also showcasing performance indicators achieved to date.
The campaign is scheduled to run for approximately three months, during which key performance indicators of investment zones will be highlighted, including their contribution to the national economy in terms of investment volumes, employment generation, export value, expansion of productive capacity, and geographic diversification across governorates to support inclusive development.
Investment zones constitute one of Egypt’s core investment frameworks, alongside free zones, technological zones, and internal investment frameworks, as stipulated in the Investment Law. They serve as a key driver of economic growth and a mechanism for empowering and attracting both local and foreign investment.
The campaign aims to highlight the competitive advantages of this investment model, which is based on the development of integrated industrial and service communities supported by advanced infrastructure, streamlined procedures, and a flexible regulatory framework that facilitates rapid project implementation.
With the launch of the campaign, the Ministry reviewed key indicators demonstrating the success of investment zones in Egypt. These zones have succeeded in attracting total investments of approximately EGP 66.3 billion through 12 investment zones strategically distributed across the country.
These zones have also contributed to the creation of more than 77,500 direct and indirect job opportunities, supporting the state’s efforts to reduce unemployment and develop skills. Occupancy rates have reached approximately 90%, reflecting strong investor confidence in the efficiency of this model and its ability to generate sustainable returns.
Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, emphasized that investment zones represent a new generation of advanced investment frameworks in Egypt, serving as an effective mechanism for attracting and stimulating investment. He noted that the campaign comes at an important time to raise awareness and understanding of their advantages and how to benefit from them.
He added: “This model is based on an effective partnership with the private sector through the investment zone developer, enabling the provision of integrated services to investors within a defined geographic area, while ensuring swift decision-making through a one-stop-shop system.”
The Minister further noted that achieving occupancy rates of 90% sends a strong signal of confidence in the investment climate and encourages expansion in establishing new, fully serviced zones to meet the growing demand from both domestic and international investors.
He explained that the government is working to enhance the competitiveness of these zones by simplifying licensing procedures issued through their respective boards of directors.
He stated: “Our objective is to enable investors to focus on production and expansion, while we provide a world-class business environment in terms of infrastructure, services, and a supportive legislative framework, aligned with Egypt Vision 2030.”
The campaign also focuses on raising awareness of investment zones as a key investment framework that supports investors in accelerating incorporation, licensing, and operational processes, through targeted messaging and interactive digital content across social media platforms and the Ministry’s official website.
Investment zones are among the most important investment frameworks in Egypt, contributing to the establishment of integrated production communities, job creation, and export growth, thereby supporting comprehensive economic development and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy.
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