Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with investors operating at the Investment Zone in the city of Banha, Qalyubeya governorate, during a visit aimed at reviewing investment conditions and addressing investors’ needs. This governance structure, he explained, facilitates the rapid issuance of licences and decisions, making investment zones a successful model for supporting business activity. Atiya also underlined the governorate’s commitment to providing all required services for investors operating within the investment zone, including utilities, road networks, transport links, and other essential infrastructure. Investors also noted that the investment zone provides integrated services in a single location, with all relevant authorities represented, helping them save time and effort. The Banha Investment Zone spans an area of 46 feddans and includes 60 industrial projects specialising in food and agricultural industries and their complementary sectors.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 17, 2026 15:30 UTC