Cairo will host the Egypt-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trade and Investment Forum on Nov. 10–11, aiming to attract capital into priority sectors and deepen economic integration, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The forum, themed "A Roadmap to Strengthening the Egyptian-Gulf Economy," is being organised with the GCC Secretariat and will bring together senior government officials and major Gulf investors, according to the statement. Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab Affairs Ihab Fahmy met with a visiting GCC delegation led by Waleed Alhosani to finalise arrangements. The event is expected to draw senior officials and major Gulf investors, with discussions focused on boosting trade flows, expanding market access to Africa, Europe and Asia, and promoting investment in Egypt's infrastructure, energy and new urban development projects. According to the statement, Fahmy said Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atty is seeking broad, high-level participation from both officials and Gulf investors to underscore the scale of political and economic ties with GCC states. Egypt is seeking "tangible outcomes" that reflect the scale of political and economic ties with Gulf states, Fahmy said, noting recent reforms and investor incentives. he reviewed the draft agenda, calling the forum a chance to highlight Egypt's investment opportunities in priority sectors, supported by recent reforms and incentives targeting Gulf investors. He said Egypt is pushing for the forum to channel more Gulf investment into the country, expand trade flows with GCC states, and position Egyptian and Gulf products more competitively in African, European and Asian markets, as part of a broader drive toward deeper regional economic integration. Alhosani pointed to Egypt's rapid infrastructure build-out, including the New Administrative Capital, as evidence of the country's ability to deliver large-scale projects and attract Gulf funding. "The speed and quality of implementation reflect the capabilities of Egyptian companies and add to the country's appeal as a destination for Gulf investment," he added. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
