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As part of national efforts to reach new investor segments globally, Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Group CEO of Qatar National Bank (QNB). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Minister's participation in the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha, Qatar.

Banking Partnership to Expand International Investor Base

The Minister of Investment emphasized the importance of utilizing QNB Group’s international presence and banking expertise to promote Egyptian investment opportunities and government IPOs. He noted that discussions focused on establishing direct communication channels with the bank’s clients across international markets, paving the way for new foreign capital inflows into the domestic market.

Misr Life Insurance Leads Target Offerings

The meeting reviewed several opportunities under the government IPO program, led by Misr Life Insurance. The Minister highlighted the significance of targeting retail investors and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), noting the potential to organize specialized roadshows in coordination with investment banks and relevant entities to showcase the offered companies.

Plans to Promote Egyptian Real Estate Globally

Both sides discussed a proposal to organize presentations featuring projects from Egyptian real estate developers for QNB’s international client base. The initiative aims to connect the Egyptian real estate sector directly with overseas investors, taking advantage of the Group's strong presence in both the Egyptian and international markets.

Qatari Welcome and Readiness for Implementation

For its part, the Qatari delegation expressed full readiness to study and implement the promotional plan in coordination with the bank’s team in Egypt. Initial steps will include selecting suitable real estate developers and projects to present to QNB clients, ensuring mutual benefits and boosting investment in the Egyptian real estate sector.