File Photo: The General Authority of Free Zones and Investment (GAFI).
The zones are operating at around 90 percent occupancy, reflecting sustained demand from local and foreign investors, the ministry said.
The government has launched a three-month campaign to promote investment zones, aiming to increase awareness of incentives and boost utilization as part of broader efforts to attract capital and support employment.
Investment minister Mohamed Farid said the campaign will highlight the role of the zones in driving investment, job creation, and exports, as well as their geographic expansion.
The zones are designed to streamline procedures and speed up project implementation by offering integrated infrastructure and administrative services, part of a wider push to improve the business environment and reduce delays.
The government is seeking to lower unemployment and attract more investment by expanding private sector participation, Farid said, adding that the model is intended to allow investors to focus on production and expansion as part of Egypt Vision 2030.
Private sector financing has been a key component of that strategy. Egypt’s private sector secured $2.9 billion in financing last year, equivalent to about EGP 136.5 billion, accounting for roughly 65 percent of total investments.
This was partly due to the second edition of the economic development narrative, which aims to achieve 7.5 percent growth by 2030, supported by higher private investment, stronger exports, and job creation.
The Ministry of Industry is also compiling a database to help businesses plan investments and expand production, while improving engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Separately, Egypt has approved its first Special Investment Zone (SIZ) for a large-scale real estate development by Talaat Mostafa Group, a project valued at about EGP 1.4 trillion.
Looking ahead to the 2026–2027 fiscal year, the government’s priorities include increasing private-sector participation, improving productivity, and strengthening competitiveness.
Officials aim to raise the private sector’s share of total investment to 64 percent by 2030, from about 59 percent currently, while increasing the investment-to-GDP ratio from around 17 percent to 20 percent over the medium term. Total investments are projected to reach EGP 3.7 trillion.
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