Ministry of Trade

Trade minister highlights vital role of industrial sector, Egypt among top 10 of global cement producers

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 05:23 GMT

Samir also emphasized the pivotal role of Egypt's cement sector as a pillar for the nation's infrastructure and urban development projects, as well as the industrial sector’s role as a key player in Egypt's recovery, addressing global and regional economic challenges

Trade minister, German-Arab Chamber of Industry examine future coop opportunities

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 04:18 GMT

They also discussed ways to promote investment opportunities in Egypt to German companies, particularly in food security, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and fertilizer and agricultural nutrition

Minister of Trade unveils new round of Industrial Innovation Award

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 04:58 GMT

The award program is within the ministry’s framework to encourage innovation, further develop the industrial sector, and motivate other local companies to improve the sector’s competitiveness.

Saudi Bashayer Construction studies potential industrial project in Egypt for LE 1B

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 01:44 GMT

Samir met with Saudi Bashayer Construction’s General Manager Mohamed Al-Saqili earlier today to review a recent study conducted by the company on the Egyptian market, as well as a number of industrial zones for the potential location of the project, including the industrial zone in Sadat

Egypt issues second tranche of export subsidies in ongoing phase, Trade Minister

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 - 03:23 GMT

The fund had begun its disbursement of the ongoing sixth phase by releasing LE 8.7 billion in the first tranche on July 5th

TradeMin, Eskafi discuss investments for local leather and gelatin production

Wed, 31 May 2023 - 03:43 GMT

During the meeting, Samir highlighted the state's dedication to elevating the leather industry and positioning Egypt as a strategic center for leather production at the local, regional, and international levels

Egypt, Jordan sign documents to enhance cooperation

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 - 03:51 GMT

Madouli and his accompanying delegation arrived on Tuesday to take part in the 29th session of the Egyptian-Jordanian Higher Committee.

Gamea: Trade ministry seeks to develop technology centers to boost national industries

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 - 02:14 GMT

Gamea said 13 affiliate technological centers are working in the sectors of food industries, plastics, furniture, design and fashion, accessories and leather products.

Decision to stop alcohol exportation for 3 months continue: Trade min.

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 - 10:28 GMT

Minister of Trade Niven Gamea' issued a decision on maintaining the suspension of exporting alcohol for three months.

Mins. of trade, planning discuss boosting coordination to achieve development plans

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 - 10:20 GMT

The Ministry of Trade is working with all bodies concerned to improve the quality of the Egyptian products to increase competitiveness in the foreign markets.

Industry min. urges laying down new road map for Egypt-UAE economic partnership

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 - 12:08 GMT

The volume of trade exchange between the two sides reached $3 billion in 2018 with Egyptian exports standing at $1.9 billion.

Egyptian-German economic relations 'strategic': minister

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 - 12:32 GMT

Trade and Industry Minister Amr Nassar said on Wednesday Egyptian-German economic relations are strategic and deeply-rooted.

British Council completes social enterprise training to 8 ministries, 4 institutes, 3 universities

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 - 10:24 GMT

Almost 250 key stakeholders from different government agencies attended the programme’s information sessions or engaged in focused training workshops.

Egypt, Belarus agree to hold 6th joint committee in August

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 02:51 GMT

Nassar said preparations are underway to hold the 6th session of the Egyptian-Belarussian Committee for trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation.

Egypt keen on boosting cooperation with finance institutions: Min.

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 - 10:39 GMT

Trade Minister Amr Nassar said Egypt is keen on boosting cooperation with all funding institutions with the aim to upgrade the trade and industry sectors.

Industry min. convenes with representatives of key int'l companies

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 - 01:01 GMT

Nassar had talks with the CEO of the Japanese company Sumitomo Electric Industries on the company's future plans to expand its activities in Egypt.

Egypt-France trade exchange hit €2.2 billion in 2018 - minister

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 - 10:33 GMT

Nassar said Monday the volume of trade exchange between Egypt and France hit €2.2 billion from January to November 2018.

Nassar: British investments in Egypt hit $5.5bn

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 - 10:29 GMT

Minister of Trade and Industry Amr Nassar said on Wednesday that British investments in Egypt hit around 5.5 billion dollars.

Trade minister, Afreximbank head discuss final preparations for IATF

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 - 11:51 GMT

Nassar discussed on Saturday with members of a delegation from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), led by the bank’s head Benedict Orama.

Trade exchange rates jump 16.8% in 1st 10 months of 2018

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 - 11:09 GMT

Egypt’s non-petroleum exports rose 11 percent to $20.64 billion, compared to $18.55 billion during the same period of 2017.

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