Egypt and the United Arab Emirates are working to conclude negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement intended to increase investment flows and enhance economic competitiveness, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib said. During a meeting in Cairo with UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the two sides discussed the latest developments regarding the partnership agreement, seeking to align viewpoints and achieve mutual interests. The Egyptian minister identified textile industries, engineering industries, and chemical industries as priority sectors for cooperation in the next stage. The discussions also addressed digital trade and trade in services. For his part, Al Zeyoudi affirmed the UAE’s commitment to supporting the economic partnership with Egypt to boost regional and international competitiveness.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 29, 2025 17:00 UTC