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Foreign investors looking to establish a business in Egypt – whether directly or through a joint venture – can enter the market by establishing a legal entity, the structure of which would depend on the needs and the scope of business involved. The government continues to work to attract investment, especially in several mega-projects in fields such as electricity, energy, industry,...

The Covid-19 pandemic brought the limitations of the Egyptian health care sector under the spotlight, notably in regards to the medical staff-to-patient ratios and hospital bed numbers below the regional average. However, the health crisis has also helped to spur investment across the sector, especially in telehealth and medical technologies. Egypt is now advancing in its aim to deliver...

In 2020, when international arrivals and tourism operations were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a worry that the tourism industry would lose its post-2017 momentum. However, efforts have been made to maintain the upward trend. Indeed, public investment in the tourism sector and concerted marketing campaigns aimed at fuelling engagement laid the groundwork for a rebound. In May...

Egypt was seen as a global centre of knowledge, science, and development throughout antiquity. Today, it stands in an economically advantageous location, straddling the Mediterranean and the Red seas, and at the confluence of Europe, Africa and Asia. The Suez Canal, completed in 1869, is one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Moreover, Egypt’s population is large and rapidly expanding, at...

The Guide contains listings of accommodation options throughout the capital city for both business and leisure travellers. Helpful information is laid out on visa regulations and business etiquette, as well as on public and private transport options for navigating during your stay.