Egypt ministers unveil 2030 economic targets at Egypt Forum 2026

On day four of Egypt Forum 2026, ministers presented the National Program for Economic Transformation, announcing growth, inflation, and unemployment targets through 2030.

• The session on the National Program for Economic Transformation (2027–2030) convened in the New Administrative Capital, attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.
• Planning Minister Ahmed Rostom said the state targets raising growth from 5.1% to 6.8% by 2029/2030 and cutting inflation to 7%.
• Labor Minister Hassan Radad said the ministry targets creating 3 million new jobs and lowering unemployment from 5.8% to 5.5%.
• Finance Minister Ahmed Kojak said a 20% cut in gas and fuel consumption by budget bodies saved 7–8 billion Egyptian pounds last fiscal year.