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Sisi directs withdrawal of unused industrial land to accelerate Egypt's industrial expansion
October 1, 2026 at 01:29 PM
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has met with senior ministers to push industrial expansion, deeper localization, and greater use of domestic scrap.
- Sisi directed measures to withdraw vacant, unused industrial land for optimal use of land reserved for industrial development.
- Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi reported the Egypt Mining Forum welcomed Sisi's directive to remove challenges facing mining investment.
- Industry Minister Khaled Hashem reviewed localization of feeder and complementary industries, including refractories, alloys, and castings.
- Sisi directed continuing to ease procedures for new factories in priority sectors and accelerating attraction of foreign direct investment.

