Egypt's industry minister unveils Industrial Strategy 2030 at Egypt–UK partnership event

Industry Minister Khalid Hashem presented Egypt's Industrial Strategy 2030, targeting deeper integration into global supply chains and higher local manufacturing, at the Egyptian-British Business Association's 30th anniversary celebration.

• Hashem outlined the strategy before former ministers, diplomats, MPs and business figures at the anniversary event.
• The strategy covers five industrial groups, including autos, steel, aluminum, chemicals, fertilizers, solar equipment and recycling industries.
• Hashem said the ministry will launch a vocational education programme and an industrial advisory service to support investors and workers.
• Hashem said the ministry aims to integrate informal factories into the formal economy and help troubled plants restart via a restructuring fund.