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Egypt is seeking to attract fresh Qatari capital across several strategic industries as Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid engages with executives from three major companies during the 2026 Global Investment Forum in Doha.

Farid met representatives of Aamal Holding, Qatar Mining and Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company to discuss potential projects and opportunities for deeper investment cooperation.

Industry and Exports Remain Key Investment Priorities

The Egyptian government is seeking to increase investment in productive sectors while expanding the country’s industrial base and export capacity.

Farid pointed to measures aimed at improving the business environment, including streamlined licensing, digital investor services and continued investment in industrial and logistics infrastructure.

He also highlighted Egypt’s trade agreements, which can provide investors with access to Arab, African and European markets.

Aamal Holding Considers Multiple Egyptian Sectors

Talks with Aamal Holding CEO Rashid Al Mansouri focused on possible investments in sectors including industry, energy and healthcare.

The meeting examined opportunities that could strengthen cooperation between the company and Egypt across areas relevant to its existing activities.

Mining Investment Focuses on Value Addition

Discussions with Qatar Mining CEO Hamad Rashid Al Athba centred on Egypt’s mining and metals potential.

The two sides explored the possibility of developing projects that would move beyond resource extraction toward greater processing and manufacturing, increasing the value added from Egypt’s mineral wealth.

Chemicals and Petrochemicals on the Agenda

Farid’s meeting with Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company CEO Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al Ansari focused on investment opportunities in manufacturing.

Fertiliser, chemical and petrochemical industries were among the areas discussed, alongside potential projects aimed at strengthening domestic production.

Egypt Moves to Facilitate New Investment Projects

The Investment Ministry said it is prepared to support Qatari companies by providing investment data, coordinating with government bodies and facilitating procedures related to potential projects.

The government is also seeking closer direct engagement with investors to help companies evaluate opportunities and determine their expansion plans in the Egyptian market.