Decision Makers Summit 2026 Opens at Grand Egyptian Museum to Explore the Future of Investment, Real Estate and Tourism in Egypt
The eighth edition of the Decision Makers Summit officially opened on Wednesday at the Grand Egyptian Museum, bringing together senior government officials, business leaders, investors, and industry experts to discuss the future of Egypt’s investment, real estate, and tourism sectors under the theme “Investment, Real Estate and Tourism: Egypt’s Economic Growth Triangle 2026.”
Organized by Sun & Sam for Conferences and Events, the summit is held under the patronage of the Ministries of Housing, Investment and Foreign Trade, Tourism and Antiquities, as well as the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA).
The event forms part of the broader Decision Makers conference series, which aims to foster constructive dialogue between the public and private sectors and generate actionable recommendations to support economic growth and sustainable development amid a rapidly evolving global economic landscape.
The summit attracted more than 500 executives, board members, investors, and specialists from the fields of finance, economics, tourism, and real estate, underscoring its growing role as a platform for policy discussions and business engagement.
Opening the event, media presenter Menna Shahin welcomed participants to the Grand Egyptian Museum, describing it as a symbol of Egypt’s ability to create history and shape the future. She emphasized that this year’s conference focuses on identifying opportunities and addressing challenges facing three of Egypt’s most important economic sectors.
Media personality Saeed Gamil highlighted the success of previous editions of the company's conferences, particularly the Marketers Summit, which concluded earlier this year with broad participation from industry experts. He noted that hosting the event at the Grand Egyptian Museum reflects both the significance of the venue and the importance of the issues under discussion.
Strengthening Egypt’s Investment Appeal
During his remarks, Eng. Samer Farag, organizer of the summit, thanked the sponsoring ministries and emphasized the company’s commitment to creating meaningful dialogue platforms that showcase Egypt’s economic opportunities.
Farag said the summit builds on the discussions initiated during the recent Marketers conference by expanding the focus to investment and real estate opportunities alongside tourism development. He also revealed plans to organize a series of international conferences aimed at promoting Egypt’s economy and attracting foreign investment, with Saudi Arabia set to host the first event in October.
He noted that investment was added as a core pillar of this year’s agenda due to its growing importance in supporting economic growth, stressing that Egypt possesses strong fundamentals including stability, security, and advanced tourism infrastructure that position it as an attractive destination for both investors and visitors.
Public-Private Partnerships and Investor Confidence
Mahmoud Moneib highlighted the importance of confidence and transparency in attracting investment, noting that investors increasingly seek predictable business environments and efficient services.
He said Egypt has significant opportunities to improve its investment competitiveness through digital transformation, service enhancement, and regulatory simplification. He also stressed the importance of expanding public-private partnerships, particularly in infrastructure projects, to leverage private-sector expertise while easing pressure on public finances.
Real Estate and Tourism Driving Growth
Meanwhile, Mohamed Motawea emphasized the growing integration between investment, real estate, and tourism, describing the three sectors as key engines of economic growth.
He noted that recent government decisions enabling real estate developers to expand into hospitality activities have opened new opportunities for the property sector while enhancing the quality of services offered to visitors.
Motawea added that Egypt’s ambition to attract 30 million tourists annually by 2030 is creating significant opportunities for real estate and hospitality investments, particularly in emerging destinations such as the North Coast, Ras El Hekma, New Alamein, and the Red Sea region.
He also highlighted the confidence enjoyed by the Egyptian real estate market among Arab and Gulf investors, supported by decades of experience among local developers and the extensive infrastructure upgrades carried out across the country over the past decade.
Participants are expected to issue a series of recommendations focused on improving the investment climate, strengthening tourism competitiveness, and maximizing the contribution of the real estate sector to Egypt’s long-term economic development goals.
