Climate
Egypt Cabinet workshop sets energy priorities ahead of Forum 2026
October 7, 2026 at 02:44 PM
Egypt's Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center has convened its second energy preparatory workshop ahead of the Egypt Forum 2026, set for October 19–24.
- The center held its second preparatory workshop on the energy sector, gathering think-tank representatives, experts, and academics.
- Ahmed Kandil, deputy director of the Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies, urged clear scenarios for energy shocks and a strategic gas reserve.
- Omar Abu Eish, former assistant foreign minister for economic affairs, urged expanding solar and wind energy and regional electricity interconnection.
- Yassin Mohamed, head of the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate's energy committee, said Egypt must cut fossil fuel reliance and diversify its energy mix.