Egypt’s Investment Minister Calls for Full Digital Transformation of Investor Services
Mohamed Farid, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, has directed the acceleration of a comprehensive overhaul of investor services, placing full digital transformation at the forefront of reform efforts.
The directive came during a high-level meeting with Mohamed Awad, Chairman of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), alongside senior officials, to review operational priorities and service delivery improvements for investors.
Farid emphasized the need to upgrade the electronic services ecosystem, establish seamless digital integration across all entities involved in investor services, and streamline procedures to ensure a unified service journey. The move aims to enhance governance, simplify processes, and improve overall efficiency.
He stressed that improving the investor experience is a key priority in the current phase, highlighting its critical role in attracting new investments and boosting Egypt’s economic competitiveness.
During the meeting, the minister also extended his congratulations to Awad on his recent appointment, expressing confidence in the authority’s leadership and underscoring the importance of teamwork in driving meaningful reform.
Farid added that accelerating service development and simplifying procedures across all stages of investment—from company establishment to operations—will be essential to strengthening Egypt’s position as an attractive investment destination.