EGYPT · ECONOMY
Key Facts
—The headline goal: Egypt wants to lift non-oil exports to $100 billion under a National Industrial Strategy for 2026 to 2030. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed its progress on 6 July.
—Seven priorities: The plan names seven target industries: ready-made garments, textiles, food processing, pharmaceuticals, cars, and the electrical and electronics sectors.
—Cars in focus: Automotive manufacturing is a flagship, through a programme to attract global carmakers and localise both vehicles and parts, with a push into electric vehicles.
