Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem praised on Saturday, June 27, 2026, that Egypt has won the right to host the 3rd edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival in 2026, saying that the move reflects the country’s growing reputation both regionally and internationally.
The minister made the remarks during his participation in a conference in Cairo attended by government ministers, officials, international representatives, and entrepreneurs, under the patronage of Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly. Hashem added that the festival will serve as an important platform to bring African and global partners together.
He also pointed to Egypt’s advantages as an investment destination, including its strategic location connecting Africa, Europe, and the Middle East; strong trade agreements; and developed infrastructure The minister affirmed that Egypt is placing increasing focus on startups and small and medium-sized enterprises, seeing them as essential for innovation and creating new jobs.
Hashem explained that Egypt’s industrial strategy for 2030 aims to strengthen local manufacturing, support SMEs, improve access to financing, and link businesses to supply chains, boosting competitiveness and exports.