Presidential Decree Appoints Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim as Chairman of the Golden Triangle Economic Zone
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued a presidential decree appointing Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for the Golden Triangle Economic Zone (GTEZ) for a one-year term, effective August 14, 2026.
The appointment follows Ibrahim’s tenure as Vice Chairman of the Authority since April 2026. During that period, he was instrumental in advancing key industrial and investment development files, strengthening communications with local and international business communities, and overseeing the zone's strategic planning.
Ibrahim brings over 20 years of extensive experience in economic diplomacy, international trade, and investment, having held numerous diplomatic and leadership positions within the Egyptian Commercial Service and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Executive Profile & Career Milestones
The table below outlines the new Chairman's academic and professional background:
Profile DimensionDetails
Academic Qualifications
• MA in International Business Economics: City University London
• MBA: Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
• BA in International Foreign Trade: Helwan University
Diplomatic & Global Roles
• Egyptian Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva (WTO negotiations)
• Economic and Commercial Office at the Egyptian Embassy in London
Key Leadership Roles
• Head of Commercial Office, Tokyo (2021–2025): Led efforts to attract Japanese investments into strategic sectors.
• Director of Technical Office, Egyptian Commercial Service (2025): Managed international economic relations.
• Director of the Minister's Office: Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Strategic Vision for the Golden Triangle
This leadership appointment comes at a critical juncture for the Golden Triangle Economic Zone, as the Egyptian state accelerates efforts to maximize the area's economic potential. The Authority's upcoming phase will focus on leveraging the region's vast mining, logistical, and renewable energy resources.
Key strategic objectives for the GTEZ include:
Value Chain Development: Transitioning from the export of raw minerals to establishing localized processing and manufacturing to maximize added value.
Infrastructure & Connectivity: Building integrated industrial zones and enhancing logistical connectivity with major Red Sea ports.
Investment Attraction: Drawing both domestic and foreign direct investment (FDI) into transformative, export-driven industries, renewable energy, and logistics.
Regional Economic Growth: Fostering sustainable job creation and driving comprehensive economic development across Upper Egypt.
By leveraging its strategic location on the Red Sea coast and its proximity to natural resources and transport corridors, the Authority aims to solidify the Golden Triangle as one of Egypt's most promising investment hubs.