It’s time for Doing Business in Egypt

Egypt is Ready

Thursday, October 30, 2025,

A conference organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (CCI Egypt), in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Verona (CCIAA Verona), was held at the Verona Chamber’s conference center. The event saw wide participation from companies, particularly from the mechanical and agri-food sectors.

“Egypt is today a stable and rapidly expanding trade partner — a true gateway to the African continent and a strategic regional hub, a role further strengthened by its recent

accession to the BRICS Plus bloc,” said Carlo De Paoli, member of the Chamber’s Board, who opened the event and welcomed the Egyptian institutional representatives.

CCI Egypt President, Comm. Alberto Borchiellini, participated in the opening session to welcome the Egyptian institutional representatives participating in the conference agenda and welcome Italian companies, too. He highlighted the global development in various aspects in the Egyptian country which is rich of business opportunities for the Italian business community.

Dr Riham Abdelbari, Egyptian Consul at Milan, expressed appreciation to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and the Verona Chamber for organizing the event that supports Egyptian–Italian economic cooperation. During her speech she emphasized:

• Italy is Egypt’s main trade partner in Europe, first EU destination for Egyptian exports, and the 5th largest investor with over 1,400 companies.

• Egypt offers a highly attractive investment environment due to its strategic location, large market, skilled workforce, and major infrastructure.

• The Egyptian government is improving the investment climate through regulatory reforms and tax incentives.

• Egypt’s free trade agreements make it a gateway to regional markets.

• There are significant opportunities for Italian investment in energy, agriculture, transportation, development projects, and capacity building, especially within the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the New Administrative Capital.

Dr Riham Abdel-Bari’s speech concluded with a call to deepen collaboration between Egypt and Italy for mutual growth and shared prosperity.

The event gathered key representatives from both countries, including the Ministry of Planning, GAFI, SCZone, CDP, SIMEST, Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo, Alex Bank Banque Misr, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena e SGS Italia.

During the conference, representatives from the Ministry of Planning, Economic

Development & International Cooperation (MoPEDIC), the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), the Suez Canal Economic Zone, and the Embassy of Egypt in Rome presented the ongoing industrialization programs, the services offered by the special

economic zones, and the significant incentives available for foreign investors.

Mr Mohamed Wahba, Deputy Head of the Commercial Office at the Egyptian Embassy in Rome delivered a presentation titled “Investment Ecosystem in Egypt”, showcasing Egypt’s dynamic economic reforms and the wide range of opportunities available for Italian investors.

The numerous projects underway in Egypt — ranging from infrastructure and urban mobility to renewable energy, logistics, and construction materials — confirm the strategic

importance of this country for the Italian industrial and entrepreneurial landscape. Equally fundamental is the presence in Cairo of the offices of CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Simest which provide financial instruments and operational support to Italian companies interested in investing and strengthening their activities in this market.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, member of Assocamerestero, is working on gathering business opportunities and providing support to Egyptian and Italian companies by strengthening the business relationships among the Egyptian-Italian business community.