Invest in Egypt - General Authority for Investment (GAFI)
Key Competitive Attractions
Egypt is the most populous country in Africa and the Middle East (MENA). At about 25 million, the labour pool is the largest in the region. In addition, the national economy is among the most diverse. According to numbers from 2008-2009, 16.6% of GDP was concentrated in industry, 10.2% in ICT, tourism and financial services, 11.5 in retail and 13.7% in agriculture.
In recent years, significant growth has been taking place in the following sectors: construction, communication and information technology, tourism, manufacturing and transportation.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
In a confidential manner, Invest in Egypt - General Authority for Investment provides comprehensive advice and support to help identify investment opportunities, locations and property solutions. The agency can also facilitate the process of obtaining national and local approvals and help put companies in touch with suitable local partners.
