Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade has revealed that its 12 investment zones have successfully attracted approximately EGP 66.3 billion ($1.26 billion) in investments. The announcement coincides with the launch of a new promotional campaign designed to highlight the success and advantages of these specialized economic areas.
Quick Facts
- Total Investment: EGP 66.3 billion ($1.26 billion) secured.
- Jobs Created: Over 77,500 direct and indirect opportunities.
- Occupancy Rate: Approximately 90% across 12 national zones.
A New Campaign to Showcase a Thriving Model
The ministry is rolling out a three-month awareness campaign to familiarize the business community with the strategic benefits of the investment zones. The initiative will focus on showcasing their contribution to the national economy through key metrics like investment volume, job creation, and export growth.
These zones are a core component of Egypt’s investment framework, established under Investment Law No. 72 of 2017. They are designed as integrated industrial and service clusters supported by modern infrastructure and a flexible regulatory environment to accelerate project setup and operations.
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh stated that these zones represent a “new generation of advanced investment systems” and that the campaign arrives at a critical time to deepen understanding of their practical applications.
High Occupancy Signals Strong Investor Confidence
With occupancy rates hitting 90%, the zones send a clear signal of strong investor trust in Egypt’s business climate. According to Minister Saleh, this high demand supports government plans to expand the number of fully serviced zones available to local and international investors.
The model’s success is built on effective public-private partnerships, with zone developers delivering integrated services and a one-stop-shop system for faster decision-making. Saleh added that ongoing efforts are focused on simplifying licensing procedures through the zones’ dedicated boards of directors.
“The government aims to enable investors to focus on production and expansion while offering a globally competitive business environment,” he concluded, positioning the initiative within the broader goals of Egypt Vision 2030.
About Egypt’s Investment Zones
Egypt’s Investment Zones are a key pillar of the country’s investment ecosystem, operating alongside free zones and technological zones under Investment Law No. 72 of 2017. They are designed to stimulate economic growth by creating integrated industrial and service communities with advanced infrastructure, streamlined procedures, and a supportive regulatory environment to attract both domestic and foreign investment.
Source: Zawya
