News Share Article On News Image 06 Jul 2026 Egypt–Belgium Business Connect 2026: GAFI Showcases Egypt's Economic Potential Dr. Mohamed Awad: Egypt continues to strengthen its position as one of the region's leading investment destinations. Page Content Dr. Mohamed Awad: - Egypt continues to strengthen its position as one of the region's leading investment destinations.
- The country's strategic location, modern infrastructure, and large domestic market are key drivers of investment attraction. - Egypt ranked first in Africa and second in the Arab region in FDI inflows in 2024. - GAFI stands ready to transform the interest of Belgian companies into concrete investments and projects in the Egyptian market.
As part of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade's (MIFT) strategy to promote Egypt as an attractive investment destination, and in implementation of the directives of Dr. Mohamed Farid, MIFT Minister, to strengthen engagement with the international business community and showcase the country's investment opportunities, Dr.
Mohamed Awad, Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI CEO), participated virtually in Egypt–Belgium Business Connect 2026, held at «hub.brussels» headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, as part of the visit of the Egyptian Belgian Business Association's (EBBA) delegation to Belgium.
The event was organized in coordination with the Egyptian Commercial Office in Brussels, «hub.brussels», and the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC). Egypt–Belgium Business Connect 2026 brought together the chairpersons, executives, and representatives of approximately 60 Belgian companies and institutions, including BESIX, Credendo-Export Credit Agency, Gadot Belgium, DSV Contract Logistics, and Logwin Air & Ocean Belgium NV, in addition to a broad range of companies operating in construction and engineering, manufacturing, energy, logistics, supply chains, technology, investment, and professional services.
The event highlighted the potential of the Egyptian economy, the advantages of Egypt’s investment climate, and the investment opportunities available, while exploring prospects for expanding bilateral trade and investment cooperation. GAFI CEO affirmed that Egypt and Belgium enjoy promising prospects for deeper economic and commercial cooperation, supported by Egypt's large domestic market, diversified production base, and strategic geographic location connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe,