The licenses were granted to projects in the energy, transportation, manufacturing, logistics, and food sectors.
More than 52 companies have received the Golden License as of March, as part of Egypt’s efforts to attract investment in projects that support local production, strengthen the private sector, and increase exports.
The Golden License, introduced under the 2017 Investment Law and officially implemented in September 2022, allows investors to acquire or lease land and operate businesses without additional government approvals.
Also known as the single approval license, it aims to simplify administrative procedures and speed up investment in key sectors. The government has also launched a website to streamline the process as part of a plan to digitize licensing procedures and shorten response times.
Projects granted the license include a gasoline, electric, and hybrid car and a light transport vehicle assembly and manufacturing plant by MAC for Mobility Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Mansour Automotive Manufacturing. The project, worth EGP 6.35 billion ($121.6 million), will be located in New 6th of October City. It is expected to create 1,000 jobs and is scheduled for completion in January 2027.
Another project is a $115.4 million (EGP 6.03 billion) dry port and logistics centre in 10th of Ramadan City by Swiss transport and logistics provider MEDLOG through a public-private partnership. The project will create 650 jobs and is expected to begin operations by 30 June 2027.
The Egyptian Soda Ash Company (ESAC) also received a license to establish a soda ash and sodium bicarbonate production plant worth $680 million (EGP 35.5 billion) on an area of 1.121 million square metres. The project will provide 600 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs and is expected to begin operations by 30 June 2027.
Another license was granted to Egypt’s Al-Alamein Silicon Products Company to establish a $172 million (EGP 8.98 billion) silicon manufacturing and purification facility. The plant will create 250 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs.
In the energy sector, Emirati renewable energy company Masdar, through its UAE–Egypt joint venture Masdar IPH, received a license for a $257.5 million (EGP 13.44 billion) wind power plant. The project is expected to create around 2,000 jobs during the construction and operational phases. Commercial operations are scheduled to begin on 31 May 2027.
Chinese office supplies manufacturer Deli Group will also establish an EGP 8.74 billion ($167.4 million) factory for office, school, and sports supplies in 10th of Ramadan City. The project will provide 2,200 jobs, with operations set to begin by 15 February 2027.
Another Chinese company, Kingdom Linen, will establish and operate a $58 million (EGP 3.03 billion) linen spinning and weaving factory in Sadat City. All of the factory’s production will be exported, and the project is expected to be completed by January 2027.
Egyptian agricultural products company Alamir Group will establish an EGP 1 billion ($19.15 million) manufacturing complex in Sadat City to process and package vegetables and fruits and produce potato paste. The project will create around 400 jobs and is expected to be completed by October 2027.
Egypt has been working to strengthen its manufacturing sector, which is one of five key sectors in its economic narrative. The country aims to achieve economic growth of 7.5 percent by 2030, attract $24.6 billion in annual foreign direct investment (FDI), and increase non-oil exports by 15–20 percent annually.
The government is also reviewing its National Industrial Strategy to introduce measures that support production and investment, improve competitiveness, expand output, and address structural challenges in the manufacturing sector.
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