The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (Gafi) hosted a delegation of Canadian business leaders from the Canada-Egypt Business Council to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic ties between Egypt and Canada. Gafi presented a comprehensive overview of Egypt's investment climate, emphasizing its competitive advantages and strategic location. Discussions covered various investment frameworks and available incentives.
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (Gafi) welcomed a delegation of Canadian business leaders from the Canada-Egypt Business Council (CEBC) in a meeting aimed at exploring investment opportunities and bolstering economic cooperation between Egypt and Canada.
Gafi delivered a detailed presentation on Egypt's investment climate, underscoring the competitive edges of the Egyptian economy, its strategic geographic position, and priority sectors for investment. The authority also highlighted the Investment Map, which outlines a broad array of opportunities across various sectors.
The session reviewed services offered by the Investment Services Center (ISC), including streamlined processes for company incorporation, licensing, and land allocation, as well as all investor-related services via a unified digital platform.
Discussions delved into Egypt's diverse investment frameworks, such as Free Zones, Investment Zones, Technological Zones, and Special Economic Zones, along with incentives and facilitations for foreign investors.
Delegation members posed questions about Egypt's investment regulatory framework, particularly the Golden License mechanism and company incorporation procedures. The meeting wrapped up with an open discussion among business representatives from both nations, followed by a site visit to the Investment Services Center. Gafi reaffirmed its full commitment to assisting Canadian investors and enhancing bilateral investment relations between Egypt and Canada.